Psalms 98:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist calls for singing to God accompanied by harp music, both instruments and voice together.
The Context of Psalms 98:5
The worship is to include harp music combined with sung praise.
What Does Psalms 98:5 Mean?
The harp appears as the instrument of choice for worship music. The repetition of "harp" emphasizes its role. "The voice of a psalm" indicates sung words—a song of praise. The combination of instrumental and vocal music creates full worship expression. Harps were common in ancient Israelite worship and symbolize skilled, intentional praise.
This verse specifies the form of worship called for in verse 4. Moving from general "joyful noise" to specific musical instruments and singing shows worship developing from spontaneous joy to structured, artistic expression. Both instrument and voice serve to magnify the Lord.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 98:5
What does Psalms 98:5 mean?
The psalmist calls for singing to God accompanied by harp music, both instruments and voice together.
What is the context of Psalms 98:5?
The worship is to include harp music combined with sung praise.