Clouds. We could not bear the blaze of the divine majesty, Psalm xvii. 12. Christ veiled himself in our human nature, (Theodoret) in the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary. (St. Jerome) (Calmet) --- God gave the law with terror; and so he will come to judge with integrity. (Worthington) read more
A fire. Preceding the last judgment, 2 Peter iii. 12., Daniel vii. 10., and Wisdom v. 22. (Menochius) read more
1-9 When Christ finished his work on earth, and was received into his glory in heaven, the church began to sing a new song unto him, and to bless his name. His apostles and evangelists showed forth his salvation among the heathen, his wonders among all people. All the earth is here summoned to worship the Lord. We must worship him in the beauty of holiness, as God in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself. Glorious things are said of him, both as motives to praise and matter of praise. read more
A Hymn of the Kingdom of God. v. 1. O sing unto the Lord a new song, one fitting the new appearance and form of things in the Messiah's kingdom; sing unto the Lord, all the earth, all creatures of the universe being included in the summons. v. 2. Sing unto the Lord, Jehovah, the mighty Messiah; bless His name, making known the attributes concerned with the redemption of mankind: show forth His salvation from day to day, in a continuous round of praise. v. 3. Declare His glory among the... read more
Psalms 96:01 O sing unto the Lord a new song:Sing unto the Lord, all the earth.2 Sing unto the Lord, bless his name;Shew forth his salvation from day to day.3 Declare his glory among the heathen,His wonders among all people.4 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised:He is to be feared above all gods.5 For all the gods of the nations are idols:But the Lord made the heavens.6 Honour and majesty are before him:Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.7 Give... read more
“The Lord Reigneth” Psalms 96:1-13 This psalm is found also in 1 Chronicles 16:1-43 . Note the thrice-repeated command, Sing, sing, sing , Psalms 96:1-2 ; the corresponding, thrice-repeated, Give, give, give , Psalms 96:7-8 ; the triple call for joy from heaven, sea, and land, Psalms 96:11-12 . It is good to read these psalms; they impart the burning devotion of these olden saints. They break on our lethargy as the bugle-call on the sleeping soldier. Notice that we call men to a Jubilate... read more
There is a beauty about this song which irresistibly appeals to the submissive soul. The previous warning must be heeded in order to sing it. When the personal life is loyal to His throne, the song of God’s wide and beneficent dominion thrills with exultation. It moves out in widening circles. The first is that of His own people, and sets forth His supremacy over all the gods of the peoples. They are “things of nought”; He is the Creator, and all things high and beautiful are His (vv. Psa... read more
XCVI. The Praise of Yahweh in Israel, among the Nations, in all Creation.— This Ps. is inserted with considerable variations, in 1 Chronicles 16:23-Micah :, probably by a later hand, and not by the Chronicler himself. It is largely compiled from other sources, notably from 2 Is. Psalms 96:1 . a new song: a song evoked by some new and startling event. The phrase occurs in Isaiah 42:10, where it is much more in place. Psalms 96:5 . Read mg. but the meaning of Heb. is doubtful. Psalms 96:6 . ... read more
His salvation; that great work of the redemption and salvation of the world by the Messias. read more
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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 96:3
Here we have the subject-matter of the song: It is Jesus. His glory, his name, his praise, his wonders of redemption, every day, and all the day, let them be proclaimed. read more