1 Psa 96:1-13. The substance of this Psalm, and portions of the ninety-seventh, ninety-eighth, and hundredth, are found in 1Ch 16:7-36, 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. All nations are invited to unite in this most joyful praise. new song - literally, "fresh," or new mercies (Psa 33:3; Psa 40:3).
2 show forth - literally, "declare joyful tidings." salvation - illustrates His glory in its wonders of love and mercy.
4 For He is not a local God, but of universal agency, while idols are nothing.
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.
7 Give - or, "ascribe" (Psa 29:1) due honor to Him, by acts of appointed and solemn worship in His house.
8 offering - of thanks.
9 beauty of holiness - (Psa 29:2). fear ... him - (Psa 2:11).
10 Let all know that the government of the world is ordered in justice, and they shall enjoy firm and lasting peace (compare Psa 72:3, Psa 72:7; Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7).
11 For which reason the universe is invoked to unite in joy, and even inanimate nature (Rom 8:14-22) is poetically represented as capable of joining in the anthem of praise.
All nations are invited to unite in this most joyful praise.
new song - literally, "fresh," or new mercies (Psa 33:3; Psa 40:3).
2 show forth - literally, "declare joyful tidings."
salvation - illustrates His glory in its wonders of love and mercy.
4 For He is not a local God, but of universal agency, while idols are nothing.
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.
7 Give - or, "ascribe" (Psa 29:1) due honor to Him, by acts of appointed and solemn worship in His house.
8 offering - of thanks.
9 beauty of holiness - (Psa 29:2).
fear ... him - (Psa 2:11).
10 Let all know that the government of the world is ordered in justice, and they shall enjoy firm and lasting peace (compare Psa 72:3, Psa 72:7; Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7).
11 For which reason the universe is invoked to unite in joy, and even inanimate nature (Rom 8:14-22) is poetically represented as capable of joining in the anthem of praise.