PSALM 98 THE ARGUMENT The matter and scope of this Psalm is the same with the former, and is an evident prediction of the coming of the Messias, and of the blessed effects thereof. The psalmist exhorteth Jews, Gentiles, and all the creatures to praise God for his truth and salvation. God by his own... [ Continue Reading ]
HIS SALVATION; the redemption or salvation of the world by the Messias; which was hitherto reserved as a secret among the Jews, yea, was not thoroughly known and believed by the most of the Jews themselves. HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS; either his faithfulness in accomplishing this great promise of sending the... [ Continue Reading ]
He hath now actually given that mercy which he had promised to the Israelites. ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH; all the inhabitants of the earth, from one end to another. HAVE SEEN, i.e. enjoyed it, as this word is oft used, as hath been proved again and again.... [ Continue Reading ]
Because you all do now partake of the same privileges with the Jews, join with them in worshipping and praising of God.... [ Continue Reading ]
The worship of the New Testament is here described in phrases taken from the rites of the old, as PSALMS 92:3, and oft elsewhere.... [ Continue Reading ]
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THE FULNESS THEREOF; all those creatures wherewith it is replenished, which by a poetical strain are invited to praise God. SEE POOLE ON "PSALMS 96:11", SEE POOLE ON "PSALMS 96:12", SEE POOLE ON "PSALMS 96:13".... [ Continue Reading ]
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