Psalms 98

Psalms 98:1

Psalms 98

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The matter and scope of this Psalm is the same with the former, and is an evident prediction of the coming of the Messias, and of the blessed effects thereof.

The psalmist exhorteth Jews, Gentiles, and all the creatures to praise God for his truth and salvation.

God by his own only power hath overcome all difficulties and enemies, and hath in spite of all set Christ upon his throne, and propagated his kingdom in the world.

Psalms 98:2

His salvation; the redemption or salvation of the world by the Messias; which was hitherto reserved as a secret among the Jews, yea, was not thoroughly known and believed by the most of the Jews themselves.

His righteousness; either his faithfulness in accomplishing this great promise of sending the Messias; or his goodness and mercy, oft called by this Hebrew word; or the righteousness of God or of Christ revealed in the gospel.

Psalms 98:3

He hath now actually given that mercy which he had promised to the Israelites.

All the ends of the earth; all the inhabitants of the earth, from one end to another.

Have seen, i.e. enjoyed it, as this word is oft used, as hath been proved again and again.

Psalms 98:4

Because you all do now partake of the same privileges with the Jews, join with them in worshipping and praising of God.

Psalms 98:5

The worship of the New Testament is here described in phrases taken from the rites of the old, as , and oft elsewhere.

Psalms 98:7

The fulness thereof; all those creatures wherewith it is replenished, which by a poetical strain are invited to praise God. See Poole “”, See Poole “”, See Poole “”.