Psalms 96
Sing to the Lord a New Song
1 O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. References Lord: Romans 15:11. Sin: Psalms 33:3, 68:32, 98:1, 149:1. Parallel theme: Revelation 5:9, 14:3 +2
2 Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. Salvation: Psalms 40:10, 71:15. Parallel theme: Mark 16:15
3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:27, Isaiah 49:6, Micah 4:2, Zechariah 9:10, Matthew 28:19, Luke 24:47
4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. Resurrection: Psalms 18:3, 48:1, 145:3. References God: Psalms 66:3, 66:5, 86:10, 89:7, 95:3, Exodus 18:11. Worship: Revelation 15:4 +5
5 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. References God: 1 Corinthians 8:4. Creation: Psalms 115:15, Isaiah 42:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 135:18
6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Temple: Psalms 27:4, 29:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 8:1, 19:1, 50:2, 93:1, 104:1, 1 Chronicles 16:27, Hebrews 1:3 +4
7 Give unto the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength. References Lord: Psalms 22:27. Glory: Matthew 6:13, Revelation 5:13, 7:12, 19:1. Parallel theme: Revelation 5:9
8 Give unto the LORD the gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11). due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. Sacrifice: Malachi 1:11, Romans 12:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 45:12, 72:10, 100:4
9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
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. Kingdom: Psalms 93:1, Revelation 11:15, 19:6. References Lord: Malachi 1:11. Righteousness: Psalms 9:8, 67:4, Acts 17:31, Revelation 19:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 46:10, Hebrews 1:3 +5
11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. Parallel theme: Psalms 69:34, 97:1, Isaiah 44:23, 49:13
12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
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. Righteousness: 2 Timothy 4:8, Revelation 19:11