Psalms 96:3
Psalms 96:3 in Multiple Translations
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples.
Make clear his glory to the nations, and his wonders to all the peoples.
Declare his glorious acts among the nations, the amazing things he does among all peoples.
Declare his glory among all nations, and his wonders among all people.
Declare among nations His honour, Among all the peoples His wonders.
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
A fire shall go before him, and shall burn his enemies round about.
Tell about his glory/greatness to all people-groups; tell all people-groups the marvelous things that he has done.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 96:3
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Psalms 96:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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סַפְּר֣וּ
בַ/גּוֹיִ֣ם
כְּבוֹד֑/וֹ
בְּ/כָל
הָֽ֝/עַמִּ֗ים
נִפְלְאוֹתָֽי/ו
סַפְּר֣וּ
çâphar
H5608
to recount
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
בַ/גּוֹיִ֣ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Prep | N-mp
כְּבוֹד֑/וֹ
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs | Suff
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
הָֽ֝/עַמִּ֗ים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-mp
נִפְלְאוֹתָֽי/ו
pâlâʼ
H6381
to wonder
V-Niphal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 96:3
סַפְּר֣וּ
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
בַ/גּוֹיִ֣ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Prep | N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
כְּבוֹד֑/וֹ
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs | Suff
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | 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.
הָֽ֝/עַמִּ֗ים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
נִפְלְאוֹתָֽי/ו
pâlâʼ
H6381
"to wonder"
V-Niphal | Suff
This Hebrew word means to wonder or be amazed, often at something great or difficult. It describes God's power and miracles in the Bible, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous' or 'wonderful'.
Definition: 1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do 1a2) to be difficult to understand 1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary 1a3a) marvellous (participle) 1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing 1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously 1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly). See also: Genesis 18:14; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 9:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 96:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 96:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 96:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 96:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 96:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 96:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 96:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 96:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 96:3
- Sermons on Psalms 96:3
Context — Sing to the LORD, All the Earth
1Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
2Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.
3Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.
4For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. 5For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 22:27 | All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. |
| 2 | Daniel 4:1–3 | King Nebuchadnezzar, To the people of every nation and language who dwell in all the earth: May your prosperity be multiplied. I am pleased to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me. How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation. |
| 3 | Luke 24:47 | and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. |
| 4 | Isaiah 19:23–25 | In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrians will go to Egypt, and the Egyptians to Assyria. The Egyptians and Assyrians will worship together. In that day Israel will join a three-party alliance with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing upon the earth. The LORD of Hosts will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt My people, Assyria My handiwork, and Israel My inheritance.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 49:6 | He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” |
| 6 | Micah 4:2 | And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. |
| 7 | Matthew 28:19 | Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, |
| 8 | 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! |
| 9 | Psalms 72:18–19 | Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. |
| 10 | Zechariah 9:10 | And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. |
Psalms 96:3 Summary
[This verse is calling us to tell everyone about how great and amazing God is, and to share the wonderful things He has done, as seen in Psalms 96:3. It's like sharing exciting news with a friend, but instead, we're sharing the best news of all - the news of God's love and salvation, as supported by John 3:16. We can do this by living a life that honors Him and by telling others about what He has done for us. By declaring God's glory, we can help others come to know and worship Him, and that's a wonderful thing, as stated in Psalms 96:3 and supported by Revelation 7:9-10.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to declare God's glory among the nations?
Declaring God's glory among the nations means to spread the news of His greatness and majesty to all people, no matter where they are from, as seen in Psalms 96:3, and this is a command that is also supported by Isaiah 12:4-5, which tells us to proclaim His deeds among the nations.
Why should we declare God's wonderful deeds to all peoples?
We should declare God's wonderful deeds to all peoples because it is a way to worship and praise Him, and also to bring others to know and worship Him, as stated in Psalms 96:3 and supported by Romans 10:14-15, which emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel to all nations.
How can we declare God's glory in our daily lives?
We can declare God's glory in our daily lives by sharing the gospel with others, living a life that honors Him, and telling others about the wonderful things He has done for us, as seen in Matthew 5:16, which tells us to let our light shine before others so they may see our good deeds and glorify our Father in heaven.
What is the relationship between declaring God's glory and fearing Him?
Declaring God's glory and fearing Him are closely related, as seen in Psalms 96:3-4, which tells us to declare His glory and then states that He is to be feared above all gods, indicating that a healthy fear of God is a natural response to recognizing His greatness and majesty, as also supported by Proverbs 1:7, which says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you can declare God's glory to those around you this week?
- How has God worked in your life, and how can you share those stories with others to declare His wonderful deeds?
- What are some things that keep you from declaring God's glory, and how can you overcome them?
- How can you use your unique gifts and talents to declare God's glory to the world?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 96:3
Declare his glory among the Heathen,.... What a glorious Person the Messiah is; the brightness of his Father's glory; having all the perfections of deity in him; how the glory of God appears in him,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 96:3
Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people - Hebrew, peoples (Isaiah 2:3).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 96:3
You who shall be called out of all the heathen nations to the knowledge of God and Christ, publish this glorious and wonderful work amongst all the heathen nations to whom you belong or may come.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 96:3
Psalms 96:3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.Ver. 3. Declare his glory] Heb. Cipher it up in the particulars, that God be no loser by you. His wonders among all people] There is a world of wonders in the work of man’ s redemption by Christ; and all other mercies meet in this, as the lines in the centre, streams in the fountain.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 96:3
Verse 3. Declare his glory among the heathen.] The heathen do not know the true God: as his being and attributes are at the foundation of all religion, these are the first subjects of instruction for the Gentile world. Declare, ספרו sapperu, detail, number out his glory, כבודו kebodo, his splendour and excellence. His wonders among all people.] Declare also to the Jews his wonders, נפלאותיו niphleothaiv, his miracles. Dwell on the works which he shall perform in Judea. The miracles which Christ wrought among the Jews were full proof that he was not only the Messiah, but the mighty power of God.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 96:3
3. Tell of his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples. Cp. Isaiah 66:18; and see note on Psalms 9:1.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 96:3
Declare his glory among the heathen - Among the nations; the people who are not Hebrews. The meaning is, Let it be proclaimed in all lands, among all people.
Sermons on Psalms 96:3
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Evan Roberts Preaching in 1905 by Evan Roberts | Evan Roberts reflects on the glorious deeds of God, emphasizing that no amount of time could fully express His greatness. He challenges the congregation to consider what they offer |
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Attributes of God (Series 2): Introduction by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the character of God. He mentions a previous series of sermons on the attributes of God that had a profound |
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Oswald J. Smith Preaching - Part 4 by Oswald J. Smith | This sermon emphasizes the importance of spreading the gospel globally by drawing parallels to historical missionaries like David Livingstone, William Carey, Judson, and the Apostl |
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Give Thanks Unto the Lord! by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the speaker shares their personal testimony of how they came to the school in 1996 due to a desperate situation after losing their mother at a young age. They expre |
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The Fourfold Purpose of the Gospel by Jeff Rose | This sermon emphasizes the importance of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise, highlighting the need to return to the true gospel message, the resistance faced |
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Why Is Gods Strength Made Perfect in Our Weakness by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the call to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, highlighting that our weaknesses can be used by God for His glory. It encourages believers to step out in faith |
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Unreached Peoples: China's Minority Groups #2 the Amdo Tibetans by Paul Hattaway | This sermon delves into the spiritual darkness and isolation of Tibet, particularly focusing on the Amdo Tibetans who are in desperate need of the gospel. It highlights their tradi |