Psalms 96:12
Psalms 96:12 in Multiple Translations
Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy
Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
Let the field exult, and all that is therein; Then shall all the trees of the wood sing for joy
Let the field be glad, and everything which is in it; yes, let all the trees of the wood be sounding with joy,
Let the fields and everything there celebrate; let all the trees in the forest sing for joy.
Let the field be ioyfull, and all that is in it: let all the trees of the wood then reioyce
The field exulteth, and all that [is] in it, Then sing do all trees of the forest,
Let the field and all that is in it exult! Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy
Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice before the LORD:
Rejoice, ye just, in the Lord: and give praise to the remembrance of his holiness.
The fields and everything that grows in them should rejoice. When they do that, it will be as though all the trees in the forests will sing joyfully
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Psalms 96:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יַעֲלֹ֣ז
שָׂ֭דַי
וְ/כָל
אֲשֶׁר
בּ֑/וֹ
אָ֥ז
יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ
כָּל
עֲצֵי
יָֽעַר
יַעֲלֹ֣ז
ʻâlaz
H5937
to exult
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
שָׂ֭דַי
sâdeh
H7704
field
N-ms
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בּ֑/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אָ֥ז
ʼâz
H227
then
Adv
יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ
rânan
H7442
to overcome
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
עֲצֵי
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-mp
יָֽעַר
yaʻar
H3293
Jaar
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 96:12
יַעֲלֹ֣ז
ʻâlaz
H5937
"to exult"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To exult means to jump for joy or rejoice triumphantly. It is used in the Bible to describe feelings of great happiness or celebration, like in Psalm 108:7 where it says God will exult over his people.
Definition: (Qal) to exult, rejoice, triumph
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: be joyful, rejoice, triumph. See also: 2 Samuel 1:20; Proverbs 23:16; Psalms 28:7.
שָׂ֭דַי
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | 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.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בּ֑/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אָ֥ז
ʼâz
H227
"then"
Adv
This Hebrew word refers to a past time or place, often used to describe something that happened earlier. It can also be used as a conjunction to show a cause-and-effect relationship. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) then, at that time 1a) temporal expressions 1a1) then (past) 1a2) then, if...then (future) 1a3) earlier 1b) logical expressions 1b1) in that case 1b2) that (being so)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet. See also: Genesis 4:26; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 2:5.
יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ
rânan
H7442
"to overcome"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to sing or shout for joy, often used to express praise or triumph, as seen in Psalm 98:4 where believers are called to shout for joy to the Lord. It can also mean to cry aloud in distress or to summon others. This word is used to describe a loud, vocal expression of emotion.
Definition: 1) to overcome 1a) (Hithpolel) to be overcome
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out), triumph. See also: Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 132:9; Psalms 5:12.
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.
עֲצֵי
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
N-mp
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
יָֽעַר
yaʻar
H3293
"Jaar"
N-ms
The Hebrew word Yaar refers to a forest or a copse of bushes, and also to a honeycomb. It is associated with Kiriath-jearim, a place name in the Bible. This word is used to describe natural environments.
Definition: honeycomb Another name of qir.yat ye.a.rim (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים "Kiriath-jearim" H7157)
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: (honey-) comb, forest, wood. See also: Deuteronomy 19:5; Isaiah 10:18; Psalms 29:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 96:12
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 96:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 96:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 96:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 96:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 96:12
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 96:12
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 96:12
- Sermons on Psalms 96:12
Context — Sing to the LORD, All the Earth
10Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.
11Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it.
12Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy
13before the LORD, for He is coming— He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 55:12–13 | 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. Instead of the thornbush, a cypress will grow, and instead of the brier, a myrtle will spring up; they will make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign, never to be destroyed.” |
| 2 | Isaiah 35:1 | The wilderness and the land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. |
| 3 | Isaiah 42:10–11 | Sing to the LORD a new song— His praise from the ends of the earth— you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Psalms 65:12–13 | The pastures of the wilderness overflow; the hills are robed with joy. The pastures are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are decked with grain. They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing. |
Psalms 96:12 Summary
This verse is saying that the whole natural world, including fields and trees, should be joyful and praise God because He is the King of everything, as seen in Psalms 96:10. Just like the fields and trees are called to rejoice, we should also be filled with joy and praise God for who He is and what He does, as seen in Psalms 100:1. This is because God is coming to judge the world with fairness and righteousness, as described in Psalms 96:13 and Isaiah 11:4. We can learn to rejoice in God's presence and praise Him, just like the natural world, by focusing on His goodness and sovereignty, as seen in Psalms 103:1-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for fields to exult and trees to sing for joy?
This verse uses poetic language to describe the natural world rejoicing in the presence of God, similar to how the heavens and earth are called to rejoice in Psalms 96:11 and Isaiah 55:12.
Is this verse talking about a literal, physical response from nature, or is it figurative?
While the Bible does describe instances where nature responds to God's presence, such as in Psalms 114:7, this verse is likely using figurative language to convey the idea that all of creation should praise God, as seen in Romans 8:22.
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing that, as part of God's creation, we are also called to rejoice and praise Him, just as the natural world is, as seen in Psalms 100:1 and 1 Chronicles 16:23-24.
What is the significance of the fields and trees singing for joy in the context of the surrounding verses?
The fields and trees singing for joy is part of a larger picture of all creation rejoicing at the coming of the Lord to judge the earth, as described in Psalms 96:10-13, emphasizing God's sovereignty and righteousness, as seen in Psalms 98:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can cultivate a sense of joy and praise in your own life, reflecting the rejoicing of the natural world in this verse?
- How does recognizing God's sovereignty over all creation, including the natural world, impact your daily life and decisions?
- In what ways can you 'sing for joy' and express praise to God, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Habakkuk 3:17-19?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and relationship with His creation, and how can you apply that to your own relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 96:12
Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein,.... Not the field of the world, but of the church, separated from others by distinguishing grace; the peculiar property of Christ, cultivated and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 96:12
Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 96:12
Psalms 96:12 Let the field be joyful, and all that [is] therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoiceVer. 12. Let the field be joyful, &c.] And so give check to the hardness of man’ s heart, not at all affected with those benefits by Christ, wherein they are far more concerned than these insensible creatures; which yet have lain bedridden, as it were, ever since man’ s fall, and earnestly wait for the manifestation of the sons of God, Romans 8:19.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 96:12
(12) Then shall all the trees . . .—Comp.— “His praise, ye winds that from four quarters blow, Breathe soft or loud, and wave your tops ye pines, With every plant in sign of worship wave.”—MILTON.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 96:12
Verse 12. Thou sal glad al the trese of woddes. - Thou, that is in another Iyfe. Trese of woddes. - Synful men that were fyrst withouten frut, and sithen taken into God's temple.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 96:12
12. be joyful … rejoice] Exult … sing for joy (R.V.). Then is significant: in that age when the Divine kingdom is universally established.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 96:12
Let the field be joyful ... - This is taken - with the change of a single letter, not affecting the sense - from 1 Chronicles 16:32-33.
Sermons on Psalms 96:12
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The Gospel According to Isaiah by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a couple who lived empty lives, focused on material pleasures and entertainment. He emphasizes the tragedy of people living their |
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Worship Then and Now by John Follette | John Follette emphasizes the importance of worshipping in the Spirit without being prompted, highlighting that true worship is born of the Spirit and is a self-giving to God from w |
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Fear Not! by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His victory over death and Hades, and the eternal life He offers to all who believe in Him. She encou |
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(Blood Covenant) 4 - the War Against the Covenant by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on the inner man's spirit rather than the physical body. He encourages listeners to question old traditions and t |
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Lead Me in the Way Everlasting by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and effectiveness of God's word in our lives. He encourages listeners to cry out to God and acknowledge that His ways and thoughts |
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Logos in Language by Dr. A.E. Wilder-Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story about killer sharks and their ability to communicate with their trainers. He then transitions to discussing the role of the lo |
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Being Led by Charles Leiter | This sermon focuses on the theme of being led, drawing from the example of Jesus allowing Himself to be led by the Spirit, by the devil in temptation, and by wicked men. It emphasi |