Psalms 98:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The sea and all its creatures, along with the world and its inhabitants, are summoned to roar and celebrate.
The Context of Psalms 98:7
Creation itself—sea and inhabitants—is summoned to join in praise.
What Does Psalms 98:7 Mean?
The psalmist now invokes nature itself to participate in praise. "The sea roar" and "the fulness thereof" (all that fills the sea—creatures and waters) are called to sound forth. "The world, and they that dwell therein" expands the call to all earth and humanity. The shift from human musicians to natural creation suggests cosmic participation in God's praise.
This poetic personification treats creation as responsive to God's greatness. The "roaring" of sea and inhabitants becomes praise language, as if all creation naturally expresses joy at God's works. The psalmist envisions all existence—living creatures and human dwellers—joining in the expression of God's glory.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 98:7
What does Psalms 98:7 mean?
The sea and all its creatures, along with the world and its inhabitants, are summoned to roar and celebrate.
What is the context of Psalms 98:7?
Creation itself—sea and inhabitants—is summoned to join in praise.