Psalms 66:1
Psalms 66:1 in Multiple Translations
Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth!
Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth:
Send up a glad cry to God, all the earth:
Everyone on earth, shout for joy to God!
To him that excelleth. A song or Psalme. Rejoice in God, all ye inhabitants of the earth.
To the Overseer. — A Song, a Psalm. Shout ye to God, all the earth.
Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth!
To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all ye lands:
Unto the end, in, hymns, a psalm of a canticle for David.
Tell everyone on the earth that they should sing joyfully to praise God!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 66:1
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Psalms 66:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לַ֭/מְנַצֵּחַ
שִׁ֣יר
מִזְמ֑וֹר
הָרִ֥יעוּ
לֵ֝/אלֹהִים
כָּל
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
לַ֭/מְנַצֵּחַ
nâtsach
H5329
to conduct
Prep | V-Piel
שִׁ֣יר
shîyr
H7892
song
N-cs
מִזְמ֑וֹר
mizmôwr
H4210
melody
N-ms
הָרִ֥יעוּ
rûwaʻ
H7321
to shout
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
לֵ֝/אלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 66:1
לַ֭/מְנַצֵּחַ
nâtsach
H5329
"to conduct"
Prep | V-Piel
To conduct or oversee, this word describes a leader or chief musician. In the Bible, it is used in the book of Psalms to describe the role of a music director. The word implies a sense of leadership and guidance.
Definition: 1) to excel, be bright, be preeminent, be perpetual, be overseer, be enduring 1a) (Niphal) enduring (participle) 1b) (Piel) to act as overseer or superintendent or director or chief Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsach (נְצַח "to distinguish oneself" H5330)
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: excel, chief musician (singer), oversee(-r), set forward. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:21; Psalms 49:1; Psalms 4:1.
שִׁ֣יר
shîyr
H7892
"song"
N-cs
This word refers to a song or singing, and it is used in the Bible to describe musical expressions of praise and worship, like the songs of David in the book of Psalms. It can also be used to describe a specific song or ode.
Definition: 1) song 1a) lyric song 1b) religious song 1c) song of Levitical choirs Also means: shi.rah (שִׁירָה "song" H7892B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 76:1; Psalms 18:1.
מִזְמ֑וֹר
mizmôwr
H4210
"melody"
N-ms
This word refers to a melody or song, often with instrumental music. In the Bible, it is used to describe a psalm or poem set to notes. The KJV translates it as psalm.
Definition: melody, psalm
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: psalm. See also: Psalms 3:1; Psalms 63:1; Psalms 4:1.
הָרִ֥יעוּ
rûwaʻ
H7321
"to shout"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
This word means to shout or make a loud noise, like a war cry or a joyful sound. In Numbers 10:9, the Israelites would shout to sound the alarm for war or to signal a gathering. It is about making a loud noise to get attention.
Definition: 1) to shout, raise a sound, cry out, give a blast 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to shout a war-cry or alarm of battle 1a2) to sound a signal for war or march 1a3) to shout in triumph (over enemies) 1a4) to shout in applause 1a5) to shout (with religious impulse) 1a6) to cry out in distress 1b) (Polal) to utter a shout 1c) (Hithpolel) 1c1) to shout in triumph 1c2) to shout for joy 2) (Niphal) destroyed
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: blow an alarm, cry (alarm, aloud, out), destroy, make a joyful noise, smart, shout (for joy), sound an alarm, triumph. See also: Numbers 10:7; Psalms 60:10; Psalms 41:12.
לֵ֝/אלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 66:1
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- Psalms 66:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 66:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 66:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 66:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 66:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 66:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 66:1
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 66:1
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 66:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 66:1
- Sermons on Psalms 66:1
Context — Make a Joyful Noise
1Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth!
2Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. 3Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 16:23–24 | Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples. |
| 2 | Psalms 100:1 | Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. |
| 3 | Psalms 98:4 | Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! |
| 4 | Psalms 150:6 | Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah! |
| 5 | Psalms 81:1 | Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 15:28 | So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres. |
| 7 | Psalms 95:1–2 | Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song. |
| 8 | Psalms 96:1 | Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. |
| 9 | Psalms 117:1–2 | Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! For great is His loving devotion toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Hallelujah! |
| 10 | Isaiah 24:16 | From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I am wasting away! I am wasting away! Woe is me.” The treacherous betray; the treacherous deal in treachery. |
Psalms 66:1 Summary
[This verse is an invitation for everyone on earth to worship God with joy and enthusiasm. It means we should express our happiness and gratitude to God in any way we can, whether through singing, shouting, or playing music, just like the Psalmist does in Psalms 98:4-6. By doing so, we join in the eternal celebration of God's greatness and goodness, as also described in Revelation 7:9-10. As we worship, we can remember that God is our source of joy, as promised in Psalms 16:11, and that He desires our joy to be complete, as Jesus teaches in John 15:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to make a joyful noise to God?
Making a joyful noise to God means to worship Him with enthusiasm and wholehearted praise, as seen in Psalms 100:1 and Psalms 98:4-6, where we are commanded to shout, sing, and play instruments in celebration of His greatness.
Who is being addressed in this verse?
The command to make a joyful noise to God is directed to all the earth, meaning every person, regardless of their background or location, is invited to participate in worshiping God, as also seen in Revelation 7:9-10 where people from every nation gather to worship Him.
Why is joy emphasized in this verse?
Joy is emphasized because it is a fundamental aspect of worshiping God, as expressed in Psalms 16:11, where it says that in God's presence is fullness of joy, and as Jesus teaches in John 15:11, where He says that His joy will remain in us and our joy will be complete.
How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by incorporating worship into our daily routines, whether through singing, prayer, or simply expressing gratitude to God, as encouraged in Ephesians 5:19-20, where we are told to speak to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can make a joyful noise to God in my daily life, and how can I prioritize worship amidst my busy schedule?
- How does my life reflect the joy and enthusiasm that comes from worshiping God, and what changes can I make to better demonstrate this joy to those around me?
- In what ways can I use my talents and abilities to contribute to the joyful noise of worship, whether through music, art, or other forms of expression?
- How can I ensure that my worship is not just limited to certain times or places, but becomes a continuous and integral part of my relationship with God, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 66:1
Make a joyful noise unto God,.... The Creator of the ends of the earth; the Provider for all his creatures; and the Dispenser of the blessings of grace, under the Gospel dispensation, to men in all countries.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 66:1
Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: Psalms 66:1-20.-Thanksgiving for deliverance.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 66:1
Psalms 66 THE The author and time of the composing of this Psalm are uncertain. This is manifest, and sufficient for our understanding of it. That it was made upon the occasion of some great and glorious deliverance afforded to the Israelites, after and out of some grievous and general calamity, and, as some not improbably conceive, that out of Babylon. The prophet exhorteth all to praise God for his wonderful works, , especially for delivering his church out of all trouble, . He promiseth unto God thanksgiving, and to pay the vows he made in trouble, ; calling to others to see God’ s goodness to his soul, blesseth him for it, . Ye people of all nations, who have seen the wonderful power, and wisdom, and fidelity, and goodness of God in our deliverance, it becomes you to acknowledge it with admiration and rejoicing. Or, all the land, or this land. But the former sense is more probable from , where this word is so used. And it is very proper in this place, and usual in other places of Scriptures, to invite the Gentile world to the contemplation and celebration of God’ s works to and for his people. See ,24.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 66:1
Psalms 66:1 « To the chief Musician, A Song [or] Psalm. » Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:Ver. 1. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands] Heb. All the earth; shout aloud for joy, as the people did at the return of the ark, so that the earth rang again. God shall one day show himself to be the God, not of Jews only, but of Gentiles also; these shall as well cry Christ as those Jews; these say Father, as those Abba. And as there was great joy in Samaria when the gospel was there first received, Acts 8:8, so shall there be the like in all other parts of the earth.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 66:1
(1) Make a joyful noise.—Better, sing aloud, or shout.All ye lands.—The margin is better.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 66:1
PSALM LXVI The psalmist exhorts all to praise God for the wonders he has wrought, 1-4; calls on Israel to consider his mighty acts in behalf of their fathers, 5-7; his goodness in their own behalf, 8-12; he resolves to pay his vows to God, and offer his promised sacrifices, 13-15; calls on all to hear what God had done for his soul, 15-20. NOTES ON PSALM LXVI There is nothing particular in the title of the Psalm. It is not attributed to David either by the Hebrew, Chaldee, Syriac, Septuagint, Vulgate, or AEthiopic. The Arabic alone prefixes the name of David. The Vulgate, Septuagint, AEthiopic, and Arabic, call it a psalm of the resurrection: but for this there is no authority. By many of the ancients it is supposed to be a celebration of the restoration from the Babylonish captivity. Others think it commemorates the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, their introduction into the Promised Land, and the establishment of the worship of God in Jerusalem. Verse 1. Make a joyfull noise] Sing aloud to God, all ye lands - all ye people who, from different parts of the Babylonish empire, are now on return to your own land.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 66:1
1–4. All the earth is summoned to worship God and acknowledge the greatness of His power.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 66:1
Make a joyful noise unto God - literally, “Shout.” It is a call for exultation and praise. All ye lands - Margin, as in Hebrew, all the earth. The occasion was one that made universal exultation and praise proper.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 66:1
1. All ye lands—Literally, all the earth, as in Psalms 66:4. The call is universal.
Sermons on Psalms 66:1
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We're Marching to Zion (Zion City Choir) by John Alexander Dowie | The video is a repetitive chant or song asking the Lord to let His joy be known. The phrase "And hear us, how we sing our song" is repeated multiple times throughout the video. The |
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Worship in Psalms and Hymns by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the importance of Biblical worship, emphasizing the need for music to be melodious, wholehearted, and Scriptural, focusing on praising God with thanksgivi |
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A Discourse on Singing of Psalms as a Part of Divine Worship. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the significance of singing psalms as a vital part of divine worship, arguing that it is a distinct ordinance from prayer and should be performed with both spi |
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Of Singing Psalms. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the significance of singing psalms as a vital aspect of public worship, distinguishing it from prayer, giving thanks, and praising God. He argues that singing |
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Exposition on Psalm 67 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the importance of confessing and praising God, emphasizing the blessings that come from both God blessing us and us blessing the Lord. He highlights th |
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Memoirs: 5.\tDays of Revival\t 129 by Robert Murray M'Cheyne | Robert Murray M'Cheyne reflects on the days of revival in Dundee, where he was joyfully welcomed back by his congregation after a period of absence. He describes the profound emoti |
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Jesus Paid It All by Keith Daniel | In this video, the speaker expresses gratitude for the pastor and his family for their support during a tour of meetings in different states. The speaker also thanks various indivi |