Psalms 98

Psalms 98:1-9

Psalms 98 The intervention on behalf of Israel calls for a new song of praise to Jehovah, and becomes a witness of Jehovah to “ all the ends of the earth.” (vv. 1-3) Once in their past Israel had raised a song to Jehovah for having delivered them from the Egyptians and destroyed their enemies (Exodus 15:1). Now the nation is called to raise a new song unto the Lord for this fresh and final intervention on their behalf. By power, and holiness - “ his right hand, and his holy arm” - He has triumphed victoriously over all His enemies. Moreover the deliverance of Israel from all their enemies becomes a witness to the heathen even to the ends of the earth of the salvation, righteousness, mercy and faithfulness of God. (vv. 4-6) Israel and the land called to lead the praise to the Lord, the King for His intervention on their behalf. . (vv. 7-9) The world and all that dwell therein called to praise the Lord. No longer will the floods lift up their waves in rebellion against Jehovah’s throne, nor “ the mighty breakers of the sea” oppose His power, as in Psalms 93. Earth’s multitudes, free and happy - set forth by the sea and the floods - will swell the chorus of praise to Jehovah. The authorities of the earth - set forth by the mountains - will be united in their common joy in the Lord; for, at last, One will have arisen whose world-wide sway will bring righteousness and equity to the peoples.