Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version make music to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, New Living Translation Sing your praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song, English Standard Version Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody! Berean Standard Bible Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. King James Bible Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. New King James Version Sing to the LORD with the harp, With the harp and the sound of a psalm, New American Standard Bible Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, With the lyre and the sound of melody. NASB 1995 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, With the lyre and the sound of melody. NASB 1977 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre; With the lyre and the sound of melody. Legacy Standard Bible Sing praises to Yahweh with the lyre, With the lyre and the sound of singing. Amplified Bible Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, With the lyre and the sound of melody. Christian Standard Bible Sing to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and melodious song. Holman Christian Standard Bible Sing to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and melodious song. American Standard Version Sing praises unto Jehovah with the harp; With the harp and the voice of melody. Contemporary English Version Make music for him on harps. Play beautiful melodies! English Revised Version Sing praises unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp and the voice of melody: GOD'S WORD® Translation Make music to the LORD with a lyre, with a lyre and the melody of a psalm, Good News Translation Sing praises to the LORD! Play music on the harps! International Standard Version Sing praises to the LORD with a lyre— with a lyre and a melodious song! Majority Standard Bible Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. NET Bible Sing to the LORD accompanied by a harp, accompanied by a harp and the sound of music! New Heart English Bible Sing praises to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody. Webster's Bible Translation Sing to the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. World English Bible Sing praises to Yahweh with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSing to YHWH with harp, "" With harp, and voice of praise, Young's Literal Translation Sing to Jehovah with harp, With harp, and voice of praise, Smith's Literal Translation Play to Jehovah on the harp, on the harp and the voice of music. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSing praise to the Lord on the harp, on the harp, and with the voice of a psalm: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Sing praise to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and melodious song. New Revised Standard Version Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSing to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the voice of a choir. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Sing to LORD JEHOVAH with harps and with the voice of singing OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Sing praises unto the LORD with the harp; With the harp and the voice of melody. Brenton Septuagint Translation Sing to the Lord with a harp, with a harp, and the voice of a psalm. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sing to the LORD a New Song…4Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! 5Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. 6With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.… Cross References Psalm 33:2-3 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. Psalm 150:3-6 Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. ... 1 Chronicles 16:9 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. Isaiah 12:5 Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. 2 Chronicles 5:13 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud Psalm 47:6-7 Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! / For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise. Psalm 81:1-2 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; make a joyful noise to the God of Jacob. / Lift up a song, strike the tambourine, play the sweet-sounding harp and lyre. Psalm 92:1-3 A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night / with the ten-stringed harp and the melody of the lyre. Psalm 144:9 I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You— Psalm 149:3 Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp. Isaiah 42:10 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. Exodus 15:1-2 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. Revelation 14:3 And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, Treasury of Scripture Sing to the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. Psalm 33:2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Psalm 92:3,4 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound… 1 Chronicles 15:16 And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy. Jump to Previous Corded Harp Instrument Instruments Lyre Melody Music Praise Praises Psalm Psalms Sing Singing Song Sound VoiceJump to Next Corded Harp Instrument Instruments Lyre Melody Music Praise Praises Psalm Psalms Sing Singing Song Sound VoicePsalm 98 1. The psalmist exhorts the Jews4. The Gentiles 7. And all the creatures, to praise God Sing praises to the LORD This phrase emphasizes the act of worship directed towards the LORD, the covenant name of God, Yahweh. In the biblical context, singing praises is a common form of worship and expression of gratitude and reverence. The Psalms, often referred to as the hymnbook of ancient Israel, are filled with calls to worship God through song. This act of singing is not just a ritual but a heartfelt response to God's mighty deeds and character. Theologically, it reflects the joy and reverence due to God, who is the Creator and Sustainer of all things. The call to sing praises is a reminder of the communal and individual duty to acknowledge God's sovereignty and goodness. with the lyre in melodious song with the harp Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. The call to praise is directed towards Him, highlighting His sovereignty and worthiness of worship. 2. The Lyre and Harp These are stringed instruments commonly used in ancient Israelite worship. They symbolize the use of music and artistry in expressing devotion and praise to God. 3. The Psalmist While not named, the author of this psalm is traditionally considered to be David, known for his musical talent and deep relationship with God. The psalmist serves as a guide for the community in how to worship. Teaching Points The Role of Music in WorshipMusic is a powerful tool for expressing our love and reverence for God. It engages both the heart and mind, allowing us to connect deeply with Him. Instruments as Expressions of Praise The use of instruments like the lyre and harp in worship is a reminder that all forms of art can be dedicated to glorifying God. We are encouraged to use our talents in service to Him. Joyful Worship Worship should be a joyful expression of our faith. The psalmist's call to sing praises with melodious song reflects the joy and gratitude we should feel in God's presence. Community in Worship The psalmist's instruction is not just for individuals but for the community. Worship is a collective experience that strengthens the body of Christ. Consistency in Worship Just as the psalmist calls for praise with instruments, we are reminded to consistently incorporate worship into our daily lives, using whatever means we have to honor God.(5) Sing . . .--Rather, Play to Jehovah on a harp. on a harp, and with melodious sound of music.Verse 5. - Sing unto the Lord with the harp; i.e. "with a harp accompaniment." It is fitting that in the praises of God instrumental music should be joined with vocal melody (comp. Exodus 15:20; 2 Samuel 6:15; 1 Chronicles 15:16, 28; 1 Chronicles 16:6; 2 Chronicles 5:12, 13; Ezra 3:10; Nehemiah 12:27, etc.). With the harp, and the voice of a psalm; or, the voice of melody (Revised Version). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Sing praisesזַמְּר֣וּ (zam·mə·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music to the LORD לַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel with the lyre, בְּכִנּ֑וֹר (bə·ḵin·nō·wr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3658: A harp in melodious זִמְרָֽה׃ (zim·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2172: Melody, song (in praise of Yah) song וְק֣וֹל (wə·qō·wl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound with the harp. בְּ֝כִנּ֗וֹר (bə·ḵin·nō·wr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3658: A harp Links Psalm 98:5 NIVPsalm 98:5 NLT Psalm 98:5 ESV Psalm 98:5 NASB Psalm 98:5 KJV Psalm 98:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 98:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 98:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 98:5 French Bible Psalm 98:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 98:5 Sing praises to Yahweh with the harp (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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