Psalms 98:5

"Sing praises to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the voice of melody."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 98:5, the instruction to sing praises to the Lord using both the harp and the voice emphasizes a joyful and harmonious worship experience. This verse calls for a multi-faceted celebration involving musical instruments like the harp, which was highly valued in ancient Israel, alongside vocal praise that carries the melody of gratitude and joy. The combination suggests a lively, communal response to God's mighty acts, blending instrumental and vocal elements to express deep devotion and thanksgiving.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Sing unto the Lord with the harp -A song or psalm accompanied by the harp. On the harp. See the notes atIsaiah 5:12. And the voice of a psalm -The voice in singing; a musical voice. Let it not be mere instrumental music, but let that be accompanied with the voice uttering intelligible sounds or words. The only proper use of instrumental music in the worship of God is to deepen the impression which the words are adapted to make; to secure a better influence of truth on the heart.

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