Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.
Sing to the LORD with the harp; use the harp along with voices singing psalms.
The writer is calling people to worship God with musical instruments and singing together.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Psalms was a collection of songs and poems used in ancient Jewish worship, often performed with musical instruments to express praise and thanksgiving to God. Psalm 98 specifically celebrates God's salvation and justice, likely written during a time of deliverance or victory for Israel, reflecting the cultural practice of using harps in temple rituals and festivals. In Israelite society, music like the harp was a vital way to honor God publicly and privately, drawing from their history of divine interventions.
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