Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 98:2
The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen.
2. Jehovah hath made known his salvation:
In the sight of the nations hath he revealed his righteousness.
Cp. Isa 56:1. The juxtaposition of salvation and righteousness is characteristic of Isaiah 40-66. The deliverance of Israel is the outcome and the visible manifestation of Jehovah’s faithfulness to His covenant. Cp. Psa 71:15.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The Lord hath made known his salvation – See the notes at Isa 52:10. This does not mean that he had merely proclaimed his salvation, or his willingness to save, but that he had shown his salvation – his power to save – by some public act. What the particular act referred to here was, it is impossible now to ascertain. Such acts, however, have been often performed, as when he delivered his people out of Egypt; when he restored the Hebrews from the Babylonian captivity; and whenever he interposed in their behalf in times of danger. He has done it also in the gift of a Saviour; he does it in every revival of true religion; he does it in the salvation of a single sinner.
His righteousness – His righteous character; his faithfulness to his people. Whenever he interposes, it is in behalf of that which is right; and such interposition, therefore, is an illustration of his character as just. It is in this way we learn that his character is that of a just God.
Hath he openly showed – Margin, as in Hebrew, revealed. He has disclosed it, or made it manifest.
In the sight of the heathen – The nations; or, so that the nations could see it: that is, the nations outside of Pa estine. His acts were so public – so remarkable – that surrounding nations could learn what was his true character. Thus it was when he delivered his people from Egyptian bondage; and thus also frequently in the history of his people.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Psa 98:2
The Lord hath made known His salvation.
The praise of the vastness of Gods salvation
Mr. Booth, of the Blue Ribbon Army, told me that on his first journey to England, before he started, he said to his wife, I have dreamed a dream. I have dreamt that I shall be wrecked and be the only person that will escape; and what a thrilling story that will be for me to tell. He left home, and there was a collision, both ships were in very great danger, but by the wonderful providence of God both ships got back in harbour, and there was nobody lost whatever. So he said to his wife, Is not this a much more thrilling story to tell? Is it not a much more happy thing to have to say, Saved, and all saved that sailed with me, not one of them lost? Oh, that we might have the privilege of saying, Here am I, and the children that Thou hast given me. (C. H. Spurgeon.)
Fuente: Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell
Verse 2. Made known his salvation] He has delivered his people in such a way as to show that it was supernatural, and that their confidence in the unseen God was not in vain.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
His salvation; the redemption or salvation of the world by the Messias; which was hitherto reserved as a secret among the Jews, yea, was not thoroughly known and believed by the most of the Jews themselves.
His righteousness; either his faithfulness in accomplishing this great promise of sending the Messias; or his goodness and mercy, oft called by this Hebrew word; or the righteousness of God or of Christ revealed in the gospel.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
2. salvationthe result of Hisrighteousness (Psa 7:17;Psa 31:1), and both are publiclydisplayed.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
The Lord hath made known his salvation,…. Which was appointed him, he undertook, came to perform, and has effected; this, though wrought out, is unknown to men, especially to the Gentile world, who had no prophecy, promise, or revelation of the Messiah, and salvation by him; but now this is made known in the everlasting Gospel, called therefore the Gospel of salvation, and by the ministers of it; and, besides this, the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ, and his salvation, is given to some; whereby they come to know their need of it, the suitableness of it to their case, the necessity of going to Christ for it, and their special and particular interest in it; and such have a new song put into their mouths, and are under great obligation to sing it:
his righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the Heathen; either the faithfulness of God in fulfilling his promises, particularly in raising up the Saviour Jesus; or the goodness of God to his people, and the strictness of his justice on their surety; goodness towards them, and severity on him, when he spared them and not him, turned his hand of grace and mercy on them, when he awoke the sword of justice against him; or rather his own righteousness, by which he fulfilled the law in the room and stead of his people; and which being brought in is revealed in the gospel, from faith to faith; and that “openly”, not in dark shadows, types, and figures; but it is to be seen with open face in the clear glass of the Gospel; and is held up and forth in the ministration of it unto the Gentiles, whom God justifies through faith in it, as well as the believing Jews; see Ro 3:30.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
2. His righteousness In punishing the wicked and vindicating the just. The word corresponds to his salvation in the previous member of the verse, for the “salvation” of those who trust in him implies judgment against such as reject and persecute the truth.
Openly showed in the sight of the heathen It was no doubtful display of the divine power and purpose, but open, and defiant of all his enemies. The sentence is a more emphatic form of made known, in the previous member.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
When we descend into particulars, how lovely is this song? The Lord hath made it known, and it contains most blessed things. It speaks of the marvellous things which he hath wrought, the victories Jesus! hath obtained, the grace he hath manifested, not only to his own people the Jews, but also to the Gentiles, and to all the earth; and of the extent of his empire of grace throughout the world; so that all people shall see his great Salvation. Reader! turn the subject in your mind, and see those illustrious proofs of divine grace, especially as exemplified in your own experience. Can you sing this new song? Hath the Lord made known his salvation unto you? If all the ends of the earth shall see it, well may every soul ask his own heart, Have I seen it? and am I a partaker of this unspeakable gift of God in Christ?
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Psa 98:2 The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
Ver. 2. The Lord hath made known his salvation ] His way of saving his people by his Son, Christ, Mat 1:21 : this mystery, so long kept secret, is now made known to all nations for the obedience of faith, Rom 16:25-26 .
His righteousness
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
heathen = nations.
holy. See note on Exo 3:5.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Psa 98:2
Psa 98:2
“Jehovah hath made known his salvation:
His righteousness hath he openly showed in the
sight of all nations.”
“In the sight of all nations.” This great salvation which God achieved was accomplished during his visitation to our planet in the person of His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ. His death, burial and resurrection constitute the unique basis of that salvation; and the message of this verse is that God brought this to pass in such a manner that all the men on earth could not fail to be aware of it. It was “in the sight of all nations.” As Paul expressed it, “This thing hath not been done in a comer” (Act 26:26).
Indeed it was not done in a comer. The whole-world had every opportunity to know all about it. The same is true of all who were ever born. Historical time is reckoned from the birth of Jesus Christ, an event that split all time in half. All letters, newspapers, legal documents, treaties, legislations, etc. are dated from the birth of Christ. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the most important historical records of the human race. Yes, this was done before all the nations.
E.M. Zerr:
Psa 98:2. Salvation is used in a general sense and includes the many favors that had been bestowed on the nation of Israel. Those benefits had been so evident that the heathen or surrounding nations had observed them.
Fuente: Old and New Testaments Restoration Commentary
made: Isa 45:21-23, Isa 49:6, Isa 52:10, Mat 28:19, Mar 16:15, Luk 2:30-32, Luk 3:6, Rom 10:18, Tit 2:13
righteousness: Psa 22:31, Psa 24:5, Isa 45:24, Isa 45:25, Isa 46:13, Isa 62:2, Jer 23:6, Joh 16:8-10, Rom 3:21-26, Rom 9:30, Rom 10:3, Rom 10:4, 2Co 5:21, Phi 3:9, 2Pe 1:1
openly showed: or, revealed, Rom 1:17
Reciprocal: Gen 41:25 – God Lev 26:45 – in the sight Psa 7:17 – according Psa 67:2 – That Psa 76:1 – his Psa 98:3 – all the ends Psa 108:6 – save Psa 145:6 – And men Isa 11:9 – for the Isa 19:21 – Lord shall Isa 33:13 – Hear Isa 42:4 – and the isles Isa 60:3 – the Gentiles Isa 64:2 – to make Mat 26:13 – Wheresoever Luk 2:10 – to Luk 2:31 – General Joh 7:35 – teach Joh 10:16 – other Act 8:8 – General Act 13:47 – that thou Act 26:6 – the promise Act 28:28 – the salvation Rom 15:8 – for the
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psa 98:2-3. The Lord hath made known his salvation The redemption of the world by the Messiah; which was hitherto reserved as a secret among the Jews, yea, was not thoroughly known by most of the Jews themselves. His righteousness hath he openly showed Either his faithfulness in accomplishing this great promise of sending the Messiah; or his goodness and mercy, often termed his righteousness, or Gods method of justifying sinners, and making them righteous through faith in Christ, continually called the righteousness of God in the New Testament. He hath remembered his mercy and his truth He hath now actually given that mercy which he had promised to the Israelites. All the ends of the earth All its inhabitants, from one end to another; have seen the salvation of our God It has been published, and plainly discovered to them, not in types and shadows, as under the law, but written as with a sun-beam, and exhibited openly, that he who runs may read it.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
98:2 The LORD hath made known his {c} salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
(c) For the deliverance of his Church.