PSALM PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 96:1. God’s kingship over all creation means that all people should love and worship him. The psalm has three sections, each beginning with a command (“sing,” v. Psalms 96:1; “ascribe,” v. Psalms 96:7; “say,” v. Psalms 96:10), and each mentioning the Gentiles. God called I... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 96:4 The psalmist explains to the Gentiles that there is only one God truly worthy of worship. The words GODS and WORTHLESS IDOLS sound alike in Hebrew, providing a play on words. An English paraphrase might be, “these mighty beings are mighty useless!” ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = docum... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 96:7 These verses develop the thought of v. Psalms 96:7, inviting the Gentiles INTO HIS COURTS to worship. The OT describes a future era, when the Gentiles receive the light, by picturing them coming to the Jerusalem temple (see Isaiah 2:2). Their uncleanness (see Isaiah 52:1) c... [ Continue Reading ]
PSALM—NOTE ON PSALMS 96:10 The Gentiles addressed throughout this psalm (see vv. Psalms 96:1, Psalms 96:7) are to spread the news among their fellow Gentiles (AMONG THE NATIONS, v. Psalms 96:10; see v. Psalms 96:3) that THE LORD REIGNS! The universal rule (WILL JUDGE) of the one true God is good new... [ Continue Reading ]