Psalm 98:1
“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.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 98Meaning
The psalm begins with worship grounded in divine action. The language of hand and arm is poetic imagery for God's effective power, not a mandate for human violence.
A new song for salvation made known
God's saving work and covenant faithfulness become grounds for worldwide praise.
Read carefully
The victory belongs to God; the verse does not commission human violence.
Reflection
Name concrete signs of grace and let them renew your praise.