Psalm 98:1-9
“O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.”
King James Version
God winning salvation by his own power, the new song of redemption fulfilled in Christ's resurrection victory.
Fulfillment References
Revelation 5:9 1 Corinthians 15:57 Colossians 2:15
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) Pentecostal'Sing unto the LORD a new song... he hath gotten him the victory... he cometh to judge the earth.' The coming Judge is the Lord Jesus (the basis of the hymn 'Joy to the World'); the victory of God's holy arm is won in Christ (1 Cor. 15:57; Col. 2:15), and He comes to judge in righteousness — the one God in the person of the returning Christ.
JewishAn enthronement psalm celebrating YHWH's universal kingship, salvation, and coming judgment of the world in righteousness.
CatholicRead of Christ's victory and His coming to judge the living and the dead; an Advent and royal psalm.
ProtestantThe LORD's salvation and His coming to judge the earth, fulfilled in Christ's victory and Second Advent (paraphrased in 'Joy to the World').
AcademicOne of the enthronement (YHWH malak) psalms; the 'new song' and coming judgment celebrate divine kingship, language the NT applies to Christ.
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