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Bibliographical InformationJamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Psalms 96". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". https://studylight.org/
commentaries/eng/jfb/psalms-96.html. 1871-8.
Introduction
PSALM 96
:-. The substance of this Psalm, and portions of the ninety-seventh, ninety-eighth, and hundredth, are found in :-, which was used by David's directions in the dedication of the tabernacle on Mount Zion. The dispensation of the Messiah was typified by that event, involving, as it did, a more permanent seat of worship, and the introduction of additional and more spiritual services. Hence the language of these Psalms may be regarded as having a higher import than that pertinent to the occasion on which it was thus publicly used.
Verse 1
1-3. All nations are invited to unite in this most joyful praise.
new song—literally, "fresh," or new mercies (Psalms 33:3; Psalms 40:3).
Verse 2
2. show forth—literally, "declare joyful tidings."
salvation—illustrates His glory in its wonders of love and mercy.
Verse 3
1-3. All nations are invited to unite in this most joyful praise.
new song—literally, "fresh," or new mercies (Psalms 33:3; Psalms 40:3).
Verse 4
4, 5. For He is not a local God, but of universal agency, while idols are nothing.
Verse 6
6. Honour and majesty—are His attendants, declared in His mighty works, while power and grace are specially seen in His spiritual relations to His people.
Verse 7
7-9. Give—or, "ascribe" (Psalms 29:1) due honor to Him, by acts of appointed and solemn worship in His house.
Verse 8
8. offering—of thanks.
Verse 9
9. beauty of holiness— ( :-).
fear . . . him— ( :-).
Verse 10
10. Let all know that the government of the world is ordered in justice, and they shall enjoy firm and lasting peace (compare Psalms 72:3; Psalms 72:7; Isaiah 9:6; Isaiah 9:7).
Verse 11
11-13. For which reason the universe is invoked to unite in joy, and even inanimate nature ( :-) is poetically represented as capable of joining in the anthem of praise.