Psalm 98:3
New International Version
He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

New Living Translation
He has remembered his promise to love and be faithful to Israel. The ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

English Standard Version
He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Berean Standard Bible
He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

King James Bible
He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

New King James Version
He has remembered His mercy and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

New American Standard Bible
He has remembered His graciousness and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

NASB 1995
He has remembered His lovingkindness and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

NASB 1977
He has remembered His lovingkindness and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Legacy Standard Bible
He has remembered His lovingkindness and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Amplified Bible
He has [graciously] remembered His lovingkindness and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have witnessed the salvation of our God.

Christian Standard Bible
He has remembered his love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen our God’s victory.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen our God’s victory.

American Standard Version
He hath remembered his lovingkindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel: All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Contemporary English Version
God has been faithful in his love for Israel, and his saving power is seen everywhere on earth.

English Revised Version
He hath remembered his mercy and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He has not forgotten to be merciful and faithful to Israel's descendants. All the ends of the earth have seen how our God saves [them].

Good News Translation
He kept his promise to the people of Israel with loyalty and constant love for them. All people everywhere have seen the victory of our God.

International Standard Version
He has remembered his gracious love; his faithfulness toward the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth saw our God's deliverance.

Majority Standard Bible
He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

NET Bible
He remains loyal and faithful to the family of Israel. All the ends of the earth see our God deliver us.

New Heart English Bible
He has remembered his loving kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. Every part of the earth has seen the salvation of our God.

Webster's Bible Translation
He hath remembered his mercy and his truth towards the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

World English Bible
He has remembered his loving kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He has remembered His kindness, "" And His faithfulness to the house of Israel, "" All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Young's Literal Translation
He hath remembered His kindness, And His faithfulness to the house of Israel, All ends of earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Smith's Literal Translation
He remembered his mercy and his faithfulness to the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth saw the salvation of our God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He hath remembered his mercy his truth toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He has remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

New American Bible
He has remembered his mercy and faithfulness toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

New Revised Standard Version
He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He has remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He has remembered his grace and his faithfulness to the house of Israel and all the ends of the earth have seen his salvation!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He hath remembered His mercy and His faithfulness toward the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He has remembered his mercy to Jacob, and his truth to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sing to the LORD a New Song
2The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. 3He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. 4Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises!…

Cross References
Isaiah 52:10
The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.

Luke 1:54-55
He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, / as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”

Luke 1:72-73
to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, / the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us

Isaiah 49:6
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”

Isaiah 45:22
Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.

Romans 15:8-9
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, / so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”

Acts 13:32-33
And now we proclaim to you the good news: What God promised our fathers / He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’

Isaiah 11:10
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

Isaiah 42:6
“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,

Isaiah 40:5
And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Romans 11:26-27
And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.”

Isaiah 51:5
My righteousness draws near, My salvation is on the way, and My arms will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look for Me and wait in hope for My arm.

Isaiah 60:3
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Luke 2:30-32
For my eyes have seen Your salvation, / which You have prepared in the sight of all people, / a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”


Treasury of Scripture

He has remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

remembered

Psalm 106:45
And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.

Leviticus 26:42
Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.

Deuteronomy 4:31
(For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them.

all the ends

Psalm 98:2
The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.

Psalm 22:27
All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

Psalm 67:7
God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.

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Psalm 98
1. The psalmist exhorts the Jews
4. The Gentiles
7. And all the creatures, to praise God














He has remembered
The phrase "He has remembered" signifies God's faithfulness and His covenantal love towards His people. In the Hebrew context, the word "remembered" (זָכַר, zakar) is not merely a mental recall but an active engagement in fulfilling promises. This reflects God's unwavering commitment to His covenant with Israel, demonstrating that His promises are not forgotten but are actively being fulfilled in His divine timing.

His love and faithfulness
The terms "love" (חֶסֶד, chesed) and "faithfulness" (אֱמוּנָה, emunah) are central to understanding God's character. "Chesed" is often translated as loving-kindness or steadfast love, indicating a loyal, covenantal love that is enduring and unconditional. "Emunah" conveys a sense of reliability and trustworthiness. Together, these attributes highlight the depth of God's relationship with His people, assuring them of His constant presence and unwavering support.

to the house of Israel
This phrase specifically identifies the recipients of God's love and faithfulness as "the house of Israel." Historically, this refers to the descendants of Jacob, the twelve tribes of Israel. It underscores the special relationship between God and Israel, chosen as His people to be a light to the nations. This covenantal relationship is foundational to the narrative of the Old Testament, where Israel is called to live in obedience and reflect God's glory to the world.

All the ends of the earth
The phrase "All the ends of the earth" expands the scope of God's salvation beyond Israel to include all nations. This universal vision is consistent with the prophetic literature, where the knowledge of God is destined to cover the earth as the waters cover the sea (Isaiah 11:9). It anticipates the New Testament revelation of the Gospel being preached to all nations, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham that through his seed, all nations would be blessed.

have seen
The word "seen" (רָאָה, ra'ah) implies a revelation or manifestation of God's power and salvation. It suggests that God's actions are not hidden but are evident and observable to all. This visibility of God's work serves as a testimony to His sovereignty and the truth of His promises, inviting all people to witness and respond to His divine intervention in history.

the salvation of our God
"Salvation" (יְשׁוּעָה, yeshuah) is a comprehensive term that encompasses deliverance, victory, and well-being. In the context of Psalm 98, it refers to God's redemptive acts on behalf of His people, culminating in the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ. "Our God" personalizes this salvation, emphasizing a relationship with a God who is both transcendent and immanent. This salvation is not just a future hope but a present reality, offering assurance and peace to believers.

Verse 3. - He hath remembered his mercy and his truth towards the house of Israel. The judgment of the nations involves mercy and deliverance to Israel, which is oppressed by them; and thus manifests God's faithfulness towards them. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God (comp. ver. 2 and Isaiah 52:10).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He has remembered
זָ֘כַ֤ר (zā·ḵar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

His love
חַסְדּ֨וֹ ׀ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

and faithfulness
וֶֽאֱֽמוּנָתוֹ֮ (we·’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity

to the house
לְבֵ֪ית (lə·ḇêṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Israel;
יִשְׂרָ֫אֵ֥ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

all
כָל־ (ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the ends
אַפְסֵי־ (’ap̄·sê-)
Adverb
Strong's 657: Cessation, an end, no further, the ankle, foot

of the earth
אָ֑רֶץ (’ā·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

have seen
רָא֥וּ (rā·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7200: To see

the salvation
יְשׁוּעַ֥ת (yə·šū·‘aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity

of our God.
אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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