Bible Strands
Psalms 96:2
Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist issues a corporate command to "all the earth" to worship Yahweh, continuing the summons begun in the preceding verse.
The words — The Hebrew imperative שִׁירוּ (Shi.ru) commands "sing," while בַּשִּׂרוּ (ba.se.Ru) literally means "bear news" or "proclaim."
The thread — This call to daily proclamation echoes in Psalms 71:15 and Psalms 40:10, and finds its New Testament counterpart in the commission of Mark 16:15.
Why it lands — The text demands a reader replace passive observation with the active, daily duty of vocal praise and public announcement of divine deliverance.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
Cross-references
- Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
- Psalms 71:15 My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.
- Psalms 40:10 I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly.
- Psalms 103:1 Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.
- Psalms 145:1 A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.
- Psalms 72:17 May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
- Isaiah 40:9 Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”
- 1 Chronicles 29:20 Then David said to the whole assembly, “Bless the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king.
- Psalms 103:20 Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.
- Psalms 145:10 All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.