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A Song for All Nations
Commentators emphasize that the call for 'all the earth' to sing is highly significant. It signals a move beyond national worship to a universal one. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes see this as a prophecy of the Gospel age, where God's salvation would be extended to all people, breaking down the barriers between Jew and Gentile and inviting the whole world to praise Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 96:1
18th Century
Theologian
O sing unto the Lord a new song - See the notes at Psalm 33:3. This is the only addition made to the original form of the psalm. Th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 96:1
19th Century
Bishop
A new song. —See Note, Psalms 33:3. It appears to have been a kind of national and religious “lyric cry” after the Rest…
John Calvin
On Psalms 96:1
16th Century
Theologian
Sing unto Jehovah a new song. This commencement shows that, as I have already observed, the Psalmist is exhorting the whole world, and not…
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John Gill
On Psalms 96:1
17th Century
Pastor
O sing to the Lord a new song
A famous excellent one, suited to Gospel times, on account of the new benefit and bles…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 96:1–9
17th Century
Minister
When Christ finished his work on earth and was received into his glory in heaven, the church began to sing a new song to him and to bless his name.…