Which other scriptures emphasize creation's praise alongside Psalm 98:7? Psalm 98:7—the Sea Begins the Song “Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it.” (Psalm 98:7) Creation’s Choir in the Psalms • Psalm 19:1–2 — “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.” • Psalm 65:13 — “The pastures are clothed with flocks and the valleys are carpeted with grain; they shout in triumph, indeed, they sing.” • Psalm 96:11–13 — “Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. Let the fields exult, and all that is in them; then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming … He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.” • Psalm 148:7–13 — “Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths … mountains and all hills … Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.” The Prophets Join the Symphony • Isaiah 44:23 — “Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Burst into song, O mountains, forest and every tree therein.” • Isaiah 49:13 — “Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth into singing, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people …” • Isaiah 55:12 — “You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.” • 1 Chronicles 16:31–33 — “Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice … Let the sea resound, and all that is in it … Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth.” Gospels and Epistles: Creation Still Singing • Luke 19:40 — “I tell you, if they remain silent, the very stones will cry out.” • Romans 8:19–21 — “The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God … creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.” Revelation: The Finale of Universal Praise • Revelation 5:13 — “And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: ‘To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!’” Takeaway—Why These Texts Matter • Scripture consistently presents creation as an active participant in worship, not a silent backdrop. • From the first songs of the Psalms to the climactic chorus in Revelation, every realm and creature is summoned to celebrate God’s sovereignty, goodness, and coming judgment. • The literal voices of nature underscore the universal scope of redemption: everything God made was designed to declare His glory and will one day do so without restraint. |
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