Bible Strands
Isaiah 42:10
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The prophet addresses the global created order, extending the call to praise from coastal waters and islands to the entire earth, immediately following Yahweh's declaration that He is revealing new acts of deliverance.
The words — The Hebrew imperative שִׁירוּ (shiru) commands "sing," paired with שִׁיר חָדָשׁ (shir chadash) for "a new song," denoting a fresh act of worship prompted by a fresh act of God.
The thread — The motif of a new song of praise appears in Psalms 33:3 and Psalms 40:3, where the latter records God placing a new song in the psalmist's mouth as a completed action of deliverance.
Why it lands — The text demands immediate, global vocal praise to Yahweh for His newly revealed acts of justice, requiring the reader to join the created order in acknowledging His present work rather than clinging to past revelations.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.
Cross-references
- Psalms 33:3 Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.
- Psalms 40:3 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.
- Isaiah 42:4 He will not grow weak or discouraged before He has established justice on the earth. In His law the islands will put their hope.”
- Romans 15:9 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”
- Psalms 98:1 A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
- Isaiah 49:13 Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.
- Revelation 5:9 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.
- 1 Chronicles 16:32 Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them.
- Psalms 96:1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
- Psalms 96:11 Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it.