Psalm 98:2
New International Version
The LORD has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations.

New Living Translation
The LORD has announced his victory and has revealed his righteousness to every nation!

English Standard Version
The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations.

King James Bible
The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.

New King James Version
The LORD has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD has made His salvation known; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations.

NASB 1995
The LORD has made known His salvation; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations.

NASB 1977
The LORD has made known His salvation; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh has made known His salvation; He has revealed His righteousness in the eyes of the nations.

Amplified Bible
The LORD has made known His salvation; He has [openly] revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD has made his victory known; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD has made His victory known; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations.

American Standard Version
Jehovah hath made known his salvation: His righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the nations.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD has shown the nations that he has the power to save and to bring justice.

English Revised Version
The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the nations.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD has made his salvation known. He has uncovered his righteousness for the nations to see.

Good News Translation
The LORD announced his victory; he made his saving power known to the nations.

International Standard Version
The LORD has made his deliverance known; he has disclosed his justice before the nations.

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations.

NET Bible
The LORD demonstrates his power to deliver; in the sight of the nations he reveals his justice.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD has made known his salvation. He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations.

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shown in the sight of the heathen.

World English Bible
Yahweh has made known his salvation. He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
YHWH has made His salvation known, "" Before the eyes of the nations, "" He has revealed His righteousness,

Young's Literal Translation
Jehovah hath made known His salvation, Before the eyes of the nations, He hath revealed His righteousness,

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah made known his salvation: to the eyes of the nations he uncovered his justice.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord hath made known his salvation: he hath revealed his justice in the sight of the Gentiles.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord has made known his salvation. He has revealed his justice in the sight of the nations.

New American Bible
The LORD has made his victory known; has revealed his triumph in the sight of the nations,

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD has made known his salvation; his righteousness has he revealed in the sight of the heathen.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH has shown his salvation; to the eyes of the people he has revealed his righteousness!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD hath made known His salvation; His righteousness hath He revealed in the sight of the nations.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord has made known his salvation, he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sing to the LORD a New Song
1A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. 2The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. 3He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.…

Cross References
Isaiah 52:10
The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.

Isaiah 49:6
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”

Luke 2:30-32
For my eyes have seen Your salvation, / which You have prepared in the sight of all people, / a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”

Romans 1:16-17
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. / For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

Isaiah 42:6
“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,

Acts 13:47
For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”

Isaiah 45:22
Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.

Romans 10:12-13
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, / for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Isaiah 11:10
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Isaiah 40:5
And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. / For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Acts 28:28
Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”

Isaiah 61:11
For as the earth brings forth its growth, and as a garden enables seed to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.


Treasury of Scripture

The LORD has made known his salvation: his righteousness has he openly showed in the sight of the heathen.

made

Isaiah 45:21-23
Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me…

Isaiah 49:6
And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.

Isaiah 52:10
The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.

righteousness

Psalm 22:31
They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.

Psalm 24:5
He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

Isaiah 45:24,25
Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed…

openly shewed.

Romans 1:17
For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

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Psalm 98
1. The psalmist exhorts the Jews
4. The Gentiles
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The LORD has proclaimed
The phrase begins with "The LORD," which in Hebrew is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and self-existent nature. The act of proclaiming signifies a public declaration, suggesting that God's actions are not hidden but are meant to be known and understood by all. This proclamation is a divine initiative, underscoring God's sovereignty and His active role in the world. Historically, proclamations were made by kings and rulers, and here it signifies God's ultimate authority and His desire to communicate His will and works to His people.

His salvation
The Hebrew word for salvation is "yeshu'ah," which is closely related to the name Yeshua (Jesus), meaning "The LORD saves." This connection highlights the messianic expectation and fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Salvation in this context is not merely a physical deliverance but encompasses spiritual redemption and restoration. It reflects God's plan of redemption throughout history, culminating in the New Testament with the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Theologically, it emphasizes God's grace and mercy, offering deliverance from sin and eternal separation from Him.

and revealed
The term "revealed" implies making known something that was previously hidden or unknown. In Hebrew, the word used can mean to uncover or disclose. This suggests that God's salvation is not a secret kept from humanity but is openly displayed for all to see. The act of revelation is a divine initiative, showing God's desire for relationship and understanding with His creation. It also points to the progressive revelation of God's plan throughout the Scriptures, culminating in the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Savior.

His righteousness
Righteousness, or "tsedaqah" in Hebrew, refers to God's moral perfection and justice. It is an attribute of God that is consistently revealed throughout the Bible. In this context, God's righteousness is linked to His salvation, indicating that His saving acts are expressions of His just and holy nature. Historically, righteousness was a key aspect of the covenant relationship between God and Israel, and it is fulfilled in the New Covenant through Christ. This righteousness is not only a standard but also a gift imparted to believers through faith in Jesus.

to the nations
The phrase "to the nations" expands the scope of God's salvation and righteousness beyond Israel to include all peoples. The Hebrew word for nations, "goyim," often refers to Gentiles or non-Israelite peoples. This universal aspect of God's plan is a recurring theme in the Bible, highlighting the inclusivity of the gospel message. It reflects the Abrahamic promise that through his descendants, all nations would be blessed. In the New Testament, this is fulfilled through the Great Commission, where the disciples are sent to make disciples of all nations, emphasizing the global reach of God's redemptive work.

Verse 2. - The Lord hath made known his salvation; i.e. "has manifested his power to save." The psalmist looks back upon the deliverance of ver. 9, as though it were accomplished. His righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen. God has vindicated in the eyes of all the nations upon earth the righteousness of his rule over mankind.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The LORD
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has proclaimed
הוֹדִ֣יעַ (hō·w·ḏî·a‘)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3045: To know

His salvation
יְשׁוּעָת֑וֹ (yə·šū·‘ā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity

[and] revealed
גִּלָּ֥ה (gil·lāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal

His righteousness
צִדְקָתֽוֹ׃ (ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively

to
לְעֵינֵ֥י (lə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

the nations.
הַ֝גּוֹיִ֗ם (hag·gō·w·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts


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