New International Version Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. New Living Translation Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the earth and all living things join in. English Standard Version Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! Berean Standard Bible Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it. Berean Literal Bible Let the sea roar, and its fullness, the world, and those dwelling in it! King James Bible Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. New King James Version Let the sea roar, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell in it; New American Standard Bible May the sea roar and all it contains, The world and those who dwell in it. NASB 1995 Let the sea roar and all it contains, The world and those who dwell in it. NASB 1977 Let the sea roar and all it contains, The world and those who dwell in it. Legacy Standard Bible Let the sea roar, as well as its fullness, The world and those who dwell in it. Amplified Bible Let the sea thunder and roar, and all the things it contains, The world and those who dwell in it. Berean Annotated Bible Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it. Christian Standard Bible Let the sea and all that fills it, the world and those who live in it, resound. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let the sea and all that fills it, the world and those who live in it, resound. American Standard Version Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; The world, and they that dwell therein; Contemporary English Version Command the ocean to roar with all its creatures, and the earth to shout with all its people. English Revised Version Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein; GOD'S WORD® Translation Let the sea, everything in it, the world, and those who live in it roar like thunder. Good News Translation Roar, sea, and every creature in you; sing, earth, and all who live on you! International Standard Version Let the sea and everything in it shout, along with the world and its inhabitants; NET Bible Let the sea and everything in it shout, along with the world and those who live in it! New Heart English Bible Let the sea roar with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell in it. Webster's Bible Translation Let the sea roar, and the fullness of it, the world, and they that dwell therein. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLet the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it. World English Bible Let the sea roar with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe sea and its fullness roar, "" The world and the inhabitants in it. Berean Literal Bible Let the sea roar, and its fullness, the world, and those dwelling in it! Young's Literal Translation Roar doth the sea and its fulness, The world and the inhabitants in it. Smith's Literal Translation The sea shall he moved and its fulness: the habitable globe and they dwelling in it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblelet the sea be moved and the fulness thereof: the world end they that dwell therein. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Let the sea and what fills it resound, the world and those who dwell there. New Revised Standard Version Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet the sea roar and the fulness thereof, the world and they that dwell therein. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Let the sea be shaken in its fullness, the world and all its inhabitants! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; The world, and they that dwell therein; Brenton Septuagint Translation Let the sea be moved, and the fullness of it; the world, and they that dwell in it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Sing to the LORD a New Song…6With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King. 7Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it. 8Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy… Cross References Let the sea resound, Psalm 96:11 Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. Isaiah 51:15 For I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name. Jeremiah 31:35 Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: and all that fills it, Acts 4:24 When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them. Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. Psalm 104:25 Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small. the world, Psalm 50:12 If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is Mine, and the fullness thereof. Jeremiah 10:12 The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. Psalm 93:1 The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. and all who dwell in it. Psalm 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. Luke 21:35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth. Psalm 33:8 Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. 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. Romans 8:19-22 The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. … 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 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. Treasury of Scripture Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. let Psalm 96:11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. world Psalm 97:1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Isaiah 49:13 Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. Isaiah 61:11 For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations. Jump to Previous Contains Dwell Fills Fullness Fulness Inhabitants Live Resound Roar Sea Therein Thereof Thundering Waters WorldJump to Next Contains Dwell Fills Fullness Fulness Inhabitants Live Resound Roar Sea Therein Thereof Thundering Waters WorldPsalm 98 1. The psalmist exhorts the Jews4. The Gentiles 7. And all the creatures, to praise God Let the sea resound, The sea, often feared for its power and unpredictability, is portrayed as joining creation’s praise of the Lord who rules over it. Psa 96:11 Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice;… and all that fills it, Every creature within its depths belongs to God and bears witness to His authority over the whole created order. Act 4:24 When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices… the world, The call then extends from the sea to the inhabited earth, declaring that God’s kingship is not limited to Israel but reaches every land. Psa 50:12 If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is Mine,… and all who dwell in it. All people are summoned to acknowledge the Lord, anticipating the day when every nation will stand under His righteous reign. Psa 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s… Persons / Places / Events 1. The SeaRepresents the vastness of creation and the power of God as Creator. In biblical literature, the sea often symbolizes chaos and the unknown, yet here it is called to praise God, indicating His sovereignty over all creation. 2. The World Refers to the earth and its inhabitants. It emphasizes the inclusivity of God's creation in worship, highlighting that all of creation is called to acknowledge and glorify God. 3. All Who Dwell in It This phrase includes every living being, human and animal, emphasizing the universal call to worship God. It reflects the idea that all life is interconnected and dependent on the Creator. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationRecognize that God is sovereign over all aspects of creation, including the vast and powerful sea. This should lead us to trust in His control over the chaos in our lives. Universal Call to Worship Understand that worship is not limited to humans but is a universal call to all creation. This should inspire us to live in harmony with nature and acknowledge God's handiwork in all things. Interconnectedness of Creation Reflect on the interconnectedness of all living things and our responsibility to care for the environment as stewards of God's creation. Joyful Praise Embrace the joy and exuberance in worship, as even the sea and the world are called to resound with praise. Let this joy permeate our daily lives and interactions with others. Anticipation of Redemption Look forward to the ultimate redemption and restoration of creation, as promised in Scripture, and live in hope and expectation of God's future work. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 98:7?2. How does Psalm 98:7 inspire us to praise God through creation's beauty? 3. What role does nature play in worship according to Psalm 98:7? 4. How can we join creation in praising God as Psalm 98:7 describes? 5. Which other scriptures emphasize creation's praise alongside Psalm 98:7? 6. How can we incorporate nature's praise into our daily worship practices? 7. How does Psalm 98:7 reflect God's relationship with nature and creation? 8. What is the significance of the sea's roar in Psalm 98:7? 9. How does Psalm 98:7 challenge our understanding of worship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 98? (7) See Psalm 96:11. "Listen! the mighty Being is awake And doth with His eternal motion make A sound like thunder everlastingly." WORDSWORTH. Verse 7. - Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof (see above, Psalm 96:11, where the same phrase occurs). The call on the inanimate things of nature to rejoice is grounded on man's sympathy with nature, which makes him desire, and half believe, that nature may sympathize with him. The world, and they that dwell therein (comp. Psalm 24:1). Psalm 98:7 layers its summons: seas, sea life, the whole planet, and every inhabitant—all are commanded to sound forth God’s praise. From hidden ocean depths to crowded city streets, nothing is outside the scope of this call. If creation lifts its voice, believers should all the more lead the song, joyfully declaring the greatness of the Lord who reigns over all.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let the seaהַ֭יָּם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin resound, יִרְעַ֣ם (yir·‘am) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7481: To tumble, be violently agitated, to crash, to irritate and all that fills it, וּמְלֹא֑וֹ (ū·mə·lō·’ōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4393: Fullness, that which fills the world, תֵּ֝בֵ֗ל (tê·ḇêl) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8398: The earth, the globe, its inhabitants, a particular land and all who live in it. וְיֹ֣שְׁבֵי (wə·yō·šə·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry Additonal Resources Psalm 98:7 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 98:7 Bible Gateway Psalm 98:7 Bible.com Psalm 98:7 NIV |
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