Psalm 98:6 With trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

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New International Version
with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn— shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

New Living Translation
with trumpets and the sound of the ram’s horn. Make a joyful symphony before the LORD, the King!

English Standard Version
With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD!

Berean Standard Bible
With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

King James Bible
With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.

New King James Version
With trumpets and the sound of a horn; Shout joyfully before the LORD, the King.

New American Standard Bible
With trumpets and the sound of the horn Shout joyfully before the King, the LORD.

NASB 1995
With trumpets and the sound of the horn Shout joyfully before the King, the LORD.

NASB 1977
With trumpets and the sound of the horn Shout joyfully before the King, the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
With trumpets and the sound of the horn Make a loud shout before King Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
With trumpets and the sound of the horn Shout with joy before the King, the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout triumphantly in the presence of the LORD, our King.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout triumphantly in the presence of the LORD, our King.

American Standard Version
With trumpets and sound of cornet Make a joyful noise before the King, Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Sound the trumpets and horns and celebrate with joyful songs for our LORD and King!

English Revised Version
With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
with trumpets and the playing of a ram's horn. Shout happily in the presence of the king, the LORD.

Good News Translation
Blow trumpets and horns, and shout for joy to the LORD, our king.

International Standard Version
With trumpets and the sound of a ram's horn shout in the presence of the LORD, the king!

Majority Standard Bible
With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

NET Bible
With trumpets and the blaring of the ram's horn, shout out praises before the king, the LORD!

New Heart English Bible
With trumpets and sound of the ram's horn, make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.

World English Bible
With trumpets and sound of the ram’s horn, make a joyful noise before the King, Yahweh.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
With trumpets, and voice of a horn, shout before the King, YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
With trumpets, and voice of a cornet, Shout ye before the king Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
With trumpets and the voice of the, horn, shout ye before the King, Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
with long trumpets, and sound of comet. Make a joyful noise before the Lord our king:

Catholic Public Domain Version
with subtle wind instruments and the voice of woodwinds. Make a joyful noise before the Lord our king.

New American Bible
With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout with joy to the King, the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
With the sound of trumpets give praise before the LORD, the King.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And praise with the sound of the trumpets before the King LORD JEHOVAH!

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
With trumpets and sound of the horn Shout ye before the King, the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
With trumpets of metal, and the sound of a trumpet of horn make a joyful noise to the Lord before the king.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Sing to the LORD a New Song
…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. 7Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it.…

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Cross References

Psalm 47:5
God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn.

Psalm 150:3
Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre.

2 Samuel 6:15
while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.

1 Chronicles 15:28
So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.

1 Chronicles 16:42
Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.

2 Chronicles 15:14
They took an oath to the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting, trumpets, and rams’ horns.

Isaiah 27:13
And in that day a great ram’s horn will sound, and those who were perishing in Assyria will come forth with those who were exiles in Egypt. And they will worship the LORD on the holy mountain in Jerusalem.

Isaiah 18:3
All you people of the world and dwellers of the earth, when a banner is raised on the mountains, you will see it; when a ram’s horn sounds, you will hear it.

Numbers 10:10
And on your joyous occasions, your appointed feasts, and the beginning of each month, you are to blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and peace offerings to serve as a reminder for you before your God. I am the LORD your God.”

Numbers 10:9
When you enter into battle in your land against an adversary who attacks you, sound short blasts on the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God and saved from your enemies.

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Revelation 8:6
And the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to sound them.

Revelation 1:10
On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet,

1 Thessalonians 4:16
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise.

1 Corinthians 15:52
in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.

Treasury of Scripture

With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.

trumpets

Psalm 47:5
God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.

Psalm 81:2-4
Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery…

Numbers 10:1-10
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, …

the king

Psalm 47:6,7
Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises…

Matthew 25:34
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

Revelation 19:16
And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

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Psalm 98

1. The psalmist exhorts the Jews
4. The Gentiles
7. And all the creatures, to praise God

Berean Study Bible

With trumpets
The use of "trumpets" in Psalm 98:6 is significant in the context of ancient Israelite worship. The Hebrew word for trumpets here is "chatsotserah," which refers to a long, straight trumpet made of silver. These instruments were used in various religious ceremonies, including the announcement of festivals and the coronation of kings (Numbers 10:2, 10). The sound of the trumpet was a call to attention, a signal of God's presence, and a reminder of His sovereignty. In the context of this psalm, the trumpets symbolize a call to worship and celebrate the Lord's kingship with joy and reverence.

and the blast of the horn
The "horn" mentioned here is the "shofar," a ram's horn traditionally used in Jewish religious practices. The shofar's blast is a powerful symbol of spiritual awakening and repentance. Historically, the shofar was sounded to gather the people, signal the start of a battle, or announce the beginning of a new year during Rosh Hashanah. In this verse, the "blast of the horn" complements the trumpets, creating a symphony of praise that acknowledges God's majesty and calls His people to worship with a sense of awe and reverence.

shout for joy
The phrase "shout for joy" is a call to exuberant and vocal praise. The Hebrew word "rua" conveys a sense of loud, joyful noise, often associated with victory or celebration. This expression of joy is not subdued or reserved; it is a full-hearted, communal outpouring of gratitude and worship. In the context of Psalm 98, this shout is directed towards the Lord, celebrating His righteous acts and His reign over all the earth. It reflects a deep-seated joy that comes from recognizing God's goodness and faithfulness.

before the LORD
The phrase "before the LORD" emphasizes the presence of God as the central focus of worship. In Hebrew, "before" is "lifnei," which can also mean "in the presence of." This indicates that the act of worship is not just about the outward expression but is deeply relational, acknowledging God's immediate presence among His people. Worship "before the LORD" is an invitation to enter into a sacred space where the divine and human meet, and where the worshippers are reminded of God's holiness, love, and authority.

the King
Referring to God as "the King" highlights His supreme authority and rule over all creation. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a king was seen as the ultimate ruler, protector, and provider for his people. By calling God "the King," the psalmist acknowledges His sovereignty and rightful place as the ruler of the universe. This title also points to the messianic hope found throughout the Scriptures, anticipating the coming of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings, who would establish God's kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. In worship, recognizing God as "the King" calls believers to submit to His will and trust in His perfect governance.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(6) Trumpets . . . cornet.--(See Numbers 10:2; Exodus 19:16; and Bible Educator, ii. 231, 232.) This is the only place in the psalm where the chatsotsereh, or "straight trumpet" is mentioned.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 6. - With trumpet and sound of cornet; rather, with clarions and voice of trumpet. The chatsotseroth are "the straight trumpets, such as are seen on the Arch of Titus, used by the priests for giving signals" (Kay). The shophar is the ordinary curved or rounded trumpet or horn. Make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King; literally, before the King, Jehovah. (On the use of wind instruments in the temple service, see 1 Chronicles 15:24, 28; 2 Chronicles 5:12; Ezra 3:10.)

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

With trumpets
בַּ֭חֲצֹ֣צְרוֹת (ba·ḥă·ṣō·ṣə·rō·wṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 2689: (an ancient) trumpet

and the blast
וְק֣וֹל (wə·qō·wl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of the horn
שׁוֹפָ֑ר (šō·w·p̄ār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn

shout for joy
הָ֝רִ֗יעוּ (hā·rî·‘ū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 7321: To mar, to split the ears, shout

before
לִפְנֵ֤י ׀ (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD,
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

the King.
הַמֶּ֬לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

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