Psalms 98:4

4 Shout happily to the LORD, all the earth. Break out into joyful singing, and make music.

Psalms 98:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 98:4

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth
That is, all the inhabitants of the earth, as the Targum, to whom the joyful sound of the Gospel comes; (See Gill on Psalms 95:1),

make a loud noise, rejoice, and sing praise;
exalt and extend the voice to the highest pitch, in the most musical and melodious strains; this heap of words is used to express the intenseness of mind, vehemency of affection, and strength of spirit and exceeding greatness of joy, with which the Lord should be praised for his great and marvellous works.

Psalms 98:4 In-Context

2 The LORD has made his salvation known. He has uncovered his righteousness for the nations to see.

3 He has not forgotten to be merciful and faithful to Israel's descendants. All the ends of the earth have seen how our God saves [them].

4 Shout happily to the LORD, all the earth. Break out into joyful singing, and make music.

5 Make music to the LORD with a lyre, with a lyre and the melody of a psalm,

6 with trumpets and the playing of a ram's horn. Shout happily in the presence of the king, the LORD.