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Psalm 19:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Psalm 89:5
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

Psalm 148:1-4
Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights…

let the earth

Psalm 97:1
The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be gladthereof.

Psalm 98:4
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

Luke 2:10
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

The Lord

Psalm 93:1,2
The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength,wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved…

Psalm 96:10
Say among the heathenthat the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

Psalm 99:1
The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sittethbetween the cherubims; let the earth be moved.

and the earth rejoice
The earth's rejoicing complements the heavens' gladness, symbolizing the unity of creation in worship. This reflects the biblical understanding that all of creation is involved in God's redemptive plan. InRomans 8:19-22, Paul speaks of creation eagerly awaiting liberation from corruption, indicating that the earth's rejoicing is both a present and eschatological reality. The earth's joy is a response to God's righteous rule and His promise of restoration.

Let them say among the nations
This phrase emphasizes the proclamation of God's reign beyond Israel to all nations, highlighting the universal scope of God's kingdom. In the historical context, Israel was surrounded by nations with their own deities, yet this call is for a declaration of the true God's sovereignty. This anticipates the Great Commission inMatthew 28:19, where Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations, and foreshadows the vision inRevelation 7:9 of a multitude from every nation worshiping God.

‘The LORD reigns!’
The declaration of the LORD's reign is central to the biblical narrative, affirming God's ultimate authority and kingship. This proclamation is a recurring theme in the Psalms, such asPsalm 93:1 andPsalm 97:1, where God's reign is associated with His justice and righteousness. The reign of the LORD is also a messianic expectation, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is described as the King of kings inRevelation 19:16. This statement is a call to recognize God's rule in the present and anticipate its full realization in the future.

• Creation itself breaks into praise.Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God,” echoing the same summons found here.

• InJob 38:7, “the morning stars sang together,” showing that the heavenly host literally rejoices when God acts.

•Revelation 5:11-12 pictures countless angels exalting the Lamb, confirming that the heavens already respond to His rule.

• The call moves from sky to soil.Psalm 96:11-12 repeats, “Let the earth be glad…let all the trees of the forest sing for joy,” tying1 Chronicles 16 into a larger chorus of creation.

•Isaiah 55:12 portrays mountains and hills bursting into song, underscoring a literal, worldwide celebration.

• Even a groaning world (Romans 8:19-22) anticipates full restoration, so present rejoicing is both real and prophetic.

• Worship turns outward; praise becomes proclamation.Psalm 96:3 urges, “Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples.”

• Israel’s joyful testimony foreshadows the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19) as God’s people invite every culture to share the song.

•1 Peter 2:9 reminds believers they are chosen “to proclaim the excellencies of Him,” fulfilling this ancient charge.

• The heart of the message: God sits enthroned now and forever.Psalm 93:1 affirms, “The LORD reigns, He is robed in majesty.”

•Psalm 97:1 urges, “The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice,” directly mirroring our verse.

•Daniel 4:34-35 andRevelation 11:15 declare His kingdom is eternal, and no human power can rival or restrict it.

1 Chronicles 16:31 invites all creation—heaven above, earth below, and every nation on the map—to break into glad, vocal, public worship because God’s kingship is real and unshakeable. The verse is both a present declaration and a future-filled promise: He rules now, and one day every corner of creation will resound with that truth.

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