Psalms 98:2

"The LORD has made known his salvation. He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations."

Key Reflection

The Lord's revelation of his salvation and the open display of his righteousness signify his active intervention on behalf of his people, both historically through deliverances like those from Egypt and Babylon, and prophetically in the coming of Jesus Christ, who embodies these truths. This declaration also points to the universal witness of God’s redemptive work for all nations, underscoring the theme of salvation accessible to everyone.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The Lord hath made known his salvation -See the notes atIsaiah 52:10. This does not mean that he had merely “proclaimed” his salvation, or his willingness to save, but that he had shown his salvation - his power to save - by some public act. What the particular act referred to here was, it is impossible now to ascertain. Such acts, however, have been often performed, as when he delivered his people out of Egypt; when he restored the Hebrews from the Babylonian captivity; and whenever he interposed in their behalf in times of danger. He has done it also in the gift of a Saviour; he does it in every revival of true religion; he does it in the salvation of a single sinner.

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