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Psalms 96:11 Cross-References

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Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. the fulness: or, all it containeth

Psalms 96:11 (KJV)

Commentary on Psalms 96:11

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. This verse personifies all creation as participants in universal worship. The imperatives summon cosmic celebration: "Let the heavens rejoice" (yismechu ha-shamayim, יִשְׂמְחוּ הַשָּׁמַיִם) uses samach (שָׂמַח), to rejoice or be glad. The heavens—sky, celestial realm, perhaps angelic hosts—are called to joy."Let the earth be glad" (vtagel ha'arets, וְתָגֵל הָאָרֶץ) employs gil (גִּיל), meaning to exult, rejoice exceedingly, or spin around in joy. If the heavens rejoice, the earth must respond with co...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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