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Psalms, 96

1. Sing a new song to Yahweh! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth!

1. O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.

2. Sing to Yahweh, bless his name! Proclaim his salvation day after day,

2. Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

3. declare his glory among the nations, his marvels to every people!

3. Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

4. Great is Yahweh, worthy of all praise, more awesome than any of the gods.

4. For the LORD [is] great, and greatly to be praised: he [is] to be feared above all gods.

5. All the gods of the nations are idols! It was Yahweh who made the heavens;

5. For all the gods of the nations [are] idols: but the LORD made the heavens.

6. in his presence are splendour and majesty, in his sanctuary power and beauty.

6. Honour and majesty [are] before him: strength and beauty [are] in his sanctuary.

7. Give to Yahweh, families of nations, give to Yahweh glory and power,

7. Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

8. give to Yahweh the glory due to his name! Bring an offering and enter his courts,

8. Give unto the LORD the glory [due unto] his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.

9. adore Yahweh in the splendour of his holiness. Tremble before him, all the earth.

9. O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.

10. Say among the nations, 'Yahweh is king.' The world is set firm, it cannot be moved. He will judge the nations with justice.

10. Say among the heathen [that] the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

11. Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad! Let the sea thunder, and all it holds!

11. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.

12. Let the countryside exult, and all that is in it, and all the trees of the forest cry out for joy,

12. Let the field be joyful, and all that [is] therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice

13. at Yahweh's approach, for he is coming, coming to judge the earth; he will judge the world with saving justice, and the nations with constancy.

13. Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.



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Fußnoten:

96:1-3 - The psalm begins with an invitation to sing a new song to the Lord and proclaim His wonders among the nations. This call to worship reflects the mission to make God's power and glory known to all peoples (see also Psalm 98:1 and Isaiah 12:4-5).

96:4-5 - The Lord is great and greatly to be praised, but the gods of the nations are idols. The contrast between the true God and false gods reinforces the Lord's uniqueness and supremacy (see also Isaiah 44:6-8 and 1 Corinthians 8:5-6).

96:6-9 - God's majesty and strength are seen in His creation. The psalmist calls all nations to worship the Lord with fear and reverence, recognizing His glory and holiness (see also Psalm 29:2 and Revelation 14:7).

96:10:00 - The psalmist proclaims that the Lord reigns and that the world is firmly established. The message of God's kingdom and His rule over the world is central to biblical faith (see also Psalm 97:1 and Isaiah 52:7).

96:11-13 - All creation rejoices before the Lord, for He comes to judge the world with righteousness. God's righteousness is a source of joy for all creation, reflecting His righteousness and faithfulness (see also Psalm 98:7-9 and Romans 2:6-8).

Verse im Zusammenhang mit Psalms, 96:

Psalm 96 is a universal hymn to God the King. How can we proclaim the glory of God to all nations? This joyful psalm invites the whole earth to sing to the Lord, announcing His salvation and majesty. The text emphasizes God's superiority over idols and His righteous rule over the world. Themes such as global evangelism, the beauty of holiness, and the coming of the Kingdom of God are prominent. Psalm 96 inspires an expansive view of worship and mission. Contemplate with us five biblical passages that expand the themes of this missionary psalm.

1 Chronicles 16:23-24: "Sing to the Lord, all lands! Proclaim your salvation day after day! Proclaim your glory among the nations, your wonderful deeds among all peoples!" - This excerpt from Chronicles is almost identical to the beginning of Psalm 96, showing the importance of this song in Israel's worship.

Revelation 5:9: "And they sang a new song: 'You are worthy to receive the book and to open its seals, for you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.'" - This “new song” in heaven echoes the “new song” mentioned in Psalm 96:1, linking earthly worship with heavenly worship.

Isaiah 55:12: "You will go forth with joy and be led away in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands." - This passage reflects the image of Psalm 96:12, where nature rejoices before the Lord.

Acts 17:31: "For he has set a day in which he will judge the world with justice through the man he has appointed. And he proved this to everyone by raising him from the dead." - This verse in Acts reflects the theme of divine judgment found in Psalm 96:13.

Zechariah 14:9: "The Lord will be king over all the earth. In that day there will be one Lord, and his name will be the only name." - This prophecy of Zechariah aligns with the declaration of God's universal sovereignty in Psalm 96:10.

FAQ:

What does Psalm 96 teach us about the greatness of God?

Psalm 96 extols God's greatness, inviting all the earth to praise and proclaim His salvation. He is worthy of worship as the Creator and sovereign King. (Psalm 96:4-6)

What is the invitation made in Psalm 96?

Psalm 96 calls all nations and peoples to worship God, acknowledge His glory, and proclaim His salvation. The earth should celebrate His righteousness. (Psalm 96:1-3)

What does it mean to “enter his courts” in Psalm 96?

To enter his courts means to approach God with reverence and praise, participating in worship in his presence. (Psalm 96:8)

How does Psalm 96 describe God's judgment?

Psalm 96 affirms that God will come to judge the world with justice and the people with righteousness. This judgment is a reason for hope for the righteous. (Psalm 96:13)

Why does Psalm 96 speak of "new songs"?

The "new song" symbolizes a vibrant, renewed worship, recognizing God's continuing wonders, especially His salvation and sovereignty. (Psalm 96:1)


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