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All Creation Rejoices
Scholars explain that the call for the heavens, earth, and sea to rejoice is a powerful poetic image. It illustrates the universal impact of God's righteous kingdom. As Albert Barnes notes, the entire universe is interconnected under one God, so when He establishes His just reign, all of creation has a reason to celebrate.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 96:11
18th Century
Theologian
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad - Let all worlds be full of joy, as they are all interested in the fact stated h…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 96:11–13
19th Century
Bishop
Magnificent progress of the Divine Judge through His realm. There is only one thought, that of the inauguration of a righteous sway for all nations…
John Calvin
On Psalms 96:11
16th Century
Theologian
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad. To give us a more exalted conception of the display of God’s goodness in condescending…
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John Gill
On Psalms 96:11
17th Century
Pastor
Let the heavens rejoice
At the coming and kingdom of Christ; at what is said and done in the Gentile world; even the…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 96:10–13
17th Century
Minister
We are to hope and pray for that time when Christ will reign in righteousness over all nations. He will rule in the hearts of people by the power o…