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All Creation Rejoices
Commentators explain that this verse uses powerful poetic language, personifying nature to express joy. The fields and trees are called to celebrate because God's righteous reign brings goodness and beauty to the entire created order. This isn't just human praise; it's a cosmic chorus celebrating its King.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 96:12
18th Century
Theologian
Let the field be joyful ...—This is taken—with the change of a single letter, not affecting the sense—from ([Reference 1 Chronicles…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 96:12
19th Century
Bishop
Then shall all the trees ... —Compare—
“His praise, you winds that from four quarters blow,
Breathe soft or loud, a…
John Gill
On Psalms 96:12
17th Century
Pastor
Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein
Not the field of the world, but of the church, separated from other…
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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…