New International Version Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; New Living Translation Shout to the LORD, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy! English Standard Version Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Berean Standard Bible Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! Berean Literal Bible Shout joyfully to YHWH, all the earth; break forth and cry aloud and sing praises! King James Bible Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. New King James Version Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises. New American Standard Bible Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Be cheerful and sing for joy and sing praises. NASB 1995 Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises. NASB 1977 Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises. Legacy Standard Bible Make a loud shout to Yahweh, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises. Amplified Bible Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Shout [in jubilation] and sing for joy and sing praises. Berean Annotated Bible Make a joyful noise to the LORD {YHWH}, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! Christian Standard Bible Let the whole earth shout to the LORD; be jubilant, shout for joy, and sing. Holman Christian Standard Bible Shout to the LORD, all the earth; be jubilant, shout for joy, and sing. American Standard Version Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all the earth: Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises. Contemporary English Version Tell everyone on this earth to sing happy songs in praise of the LORD. English Revised Version Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises. GOD'S WORD® Translation Shout happily to the LORD, all the earth. Break out into joyful singing, and make music. Good News Translation Sing for joy to the LORD, all the earth; praise him with songs and shouts of joy! International Standard Version Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Break forth into joyful songs of praise! NET Bible Shout out praises to the LORD, all the earth! Break out in a joyful shout and sing! New Heart English Bible Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises. Webster's Bible Translation Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMake a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! World English Bible Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all the earth! Burst out and sing for joy, yes, sing praises! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionShout to YHWH, all the earth, "" Break forth, and cry aloud, and sing. Berean Literal Bible Shout joyfully to YHWH, all the earth; break forth and cry aloud and sing praises! Young's Literal Translation Shout to Jehovah, all the earth, Break forth, and cry aloud, and sing. Smith's Literal Translation Shout ye to Jehovah, all the earth break forth into joy and rejoice, and play on the harp. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSing joyfully to God, all the earth; make melody, rejoice and sing. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth; break into song; sing praise. New Revised Standard Version Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePraise the LORD, all the earth; make ye merry and sing and give praise. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Praise LORD JEHOVAH, all the Earth; exult and sing and glorify our God! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Shout unto the LORD, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises. Brenton Septuagint Translation Shout to God, all the earth; sing, and exult, and sing psalms. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Sing to the LORD a New Song…3He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. 4Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth— let your cry ring out, and sing praises! 5Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp.… Cross References Make a joyful noise to the LORD, Psalm 100:1 A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Psalm 95:1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! Psalm 81:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. all the earth; Psalm 66:1 For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! Psalm 96:1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Psalm 67:3-4 Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. / Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah break forth—let your cry ring out, Isaiah 54:1 “Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD. Isaiah 49:13 Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones. Isaiah 55:12 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. and sing praises! Psalm 47:6-7 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! / For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise. Psalm 92:1 A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, Psalm 147:1 Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him! Isaiah 44:23 Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel. Isaiah 52:9 Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem. Zephaniah 3:14 Sing for joy, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Treasury of Scripture Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Psalm 47:1-5 To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph… Psalm 66:1,4 To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: … Psalm 67:4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. Jump to Previous Aloud Break Burst Cry Earth Forth Glad Joy Joyful Joyfully Joyous Jubilant Loud Music Noise Praise Praises Praising Psalms Rejoice Shout Sing Song Songs Sounding VoiceJump to Next Aloud Break Burst Cry Earth Forth Glad Joy Joyful Joyfully Joyous Jubilant Loud Music Noise Praise Praises Praising Psalms Rejoice Shout Sing Song Songs Sounding VoicePsalm 98 1. The psalmist exhorts the Jews4. The Gentiles 7. And all the creatures, to praise God Make a joyful noise to the LORD, Worship of the LORD is marked by open, glad celebration. Israel praised God with singing, shouts, and instruments, especially in response to His mighty acts and faithful rule. Psa 100:1 A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD,… all the earth; The summons extends beyond Israel to every nation and land. As Creator and King, the LORD rightly receives praise from all people. Psa 66:1 For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise… break forth—let your cry ring out, Praise is to rise freely and strongly, like a public cry of victory. God’s greatness calls forth wholehearted rejoicing rather than restrained devotion. Isa 54:1 Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children;… and sing praises! Song gives voice to gratitude, remembrance, and proclamation of God’s deeds. The worship envisioned here is both communal and enduring, anticipating the praise of God by all the redeemed. Psa 47:6-7 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant God of Israel, deserving of worship and praise. 2. All the Earth This phrase indicates the universal call to worship, emphasizing that all creation is invited to praise God. 3. Psalmist The author of the psalm, traditionally attributed to David, who calls for a global expression of joy and praise. 4. Worship Event The act of making a joyful noise and singing praises, which is a communal and celebratory event. 5. Creation The broader context of the earth and its inhabitants, all of whom are called to participate in this act of worship. Teaching Points Universal Call to WorshipThe call to make a joyful noise is not limited to a specific group but extends to all the earth, emphasizing the inclusivity of God's invitation to worship. Joyful Expression Worship is not merely a duty but a joyful expression of gratitude and reverence for God. It involves both the heart and the voice. Active Participation The terms "break forth" and "let your cry ring out" suggest an active and enthusiastic participation in worship, encouraging believers to engage fully. Praise as Witness Our joyful worship serves as a testimony to others about the greatness and goodness of God, inviting them to join in the praise. Creation's Role in Worship The inclusion of "all the earth" highlights that all of creation is designed to reflect God's glory, reminding us of our role as stewards of creation. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 98:4?2. How can we "shout for joy" to the Lord in our daily lives? 3. What does "burst into jubilant song" teach about worship's emotional expression? 4. How does Psalm 98:4 connect with New Testament teachings on joyful praise? 5. In what ways can we "make music" to glorify God in our communities? 6. How can Psalm 98:4 inspire our worship practices in church services today? 7. How does Psalm 98:4 encourage believers to express their faith through music and joy? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 98:4? 9. How does Psalm 98:4 reflect the theme of divine kingship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 98? (4) Make a joyful noise.--Better, Break out into songs and music.Verse 4. - Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth. God is to be praised heartily - with a loud and ringing voice. The body is to unite with the soul in giving him thanks, and to perform its part vigorously and with zeal (comp. Psalm 5:3; Psalm 66:1; Psalm 81:1; Psalm 95:1, 2; Psalm 100:1, etc.). And in the praise of God the whole earth is to join. Make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise; rather, break forth, and sing for joy, and sing praise (see the Revised Version). Psalm 98:4 is a four-fold summons: vocalize joy, involve everyone, unleash unrestrained praise, and do it in song. The LORD’s mighty salvation warrants nothing less than global, exuberant, musical celebration—right now and forever. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Make a joyful noiseהָרִ֣יעוּ (hā·rî·‘ū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7321: To mar, to split the ears, shout to the LORD, לַֽ֭יהוָה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the earth; הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land break forth— פִּצְח֖וּ (piṣ·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 6476: To cause to break or burst forth, break forth with let your cry ring out וְרַנְּנ֣וּ (wə·ran·nə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7442: To give a ringing cry and sing praises! וְזַמֵּֽרוּ׃ (wə·zam·mê·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music Additonal Resources Psalm 98:4 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 98:4 Bible Gateway Psalm 98:4 Bible.com Psalm 98:4 NIV |
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