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Psalms 33:3

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Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 3

This is a psalm of praise; it is probable that David was the penman of it, but we are not told so, because God would have us look above the penmen of sacred writ, to that blessed Spirit that moved and guided them. The psalmist, in this psalm, I. Calls upon the righteous to praise God (Psa 33:1-3). II. Furnishes us with matter for praise. We must praise God, 1. For his justice, goodness, and truth, appearing in his word, and in all his works (Psa 33:4, Psa 33:5). 2. For his power appearing in the work of creation (Psa 33:6-9). 3. For the sovereignty of his providence in the government of the world (Psa 33:10, Psa 33:11) and again (Psa 33:13-17). 4. For the peculiar favour which he bears to his own chosen people, which encourages them to trust in him (Psa 33:12) and again (Psa 33:18-22). We need not be at a loss for proper thoughts in singing this psalm, which so naturally expresses the pious affections of a devout soul towards God.

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The Hebrew and Greek words behind this passage, with Strong's numbers — from openscriptures (CC BY-SA).

Strong's Concordancev. 3

שִׁיר (shîyr, H7891) — to sing חָדָשׁ (châdâsh, H2319) — new שִׁיר (shîyr, H7892) — a song; abstractly, singing נָגַן (nâgan, H5059) — properly, to thrum, i.e. beat atune with the fingers; expectation. to play on astringed… יָטַב (yâṭab, H3190) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy,… תְּרוּעָה (tᵉrûwʻâh, H8643) — clamor, i.e. acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangorof trumpets, as an…

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Ephesians 5:19rank 6

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

Psalms 96:1rank 5

Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.

I Chronicles 25:7rank 5

Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288.

Isaiah 42:10rank 5

Sing to the LORD a new song— His praise from the ends of the earth— you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.

Colossians 3:16rank 4

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Psalms 144:9rank 4

I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You—

I Chronicles 13:8rank 4

David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.

Psalms 98:1rank 4

Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.

Psalms 40:3rank 3

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

Revelation of John 5:9rank 3

And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

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