Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET
PSALM 98
In view of the wonders of grace and righteousness displayed in God's salvation, the whole creation is invited to unite in praise.
1. gotten...victory—literally, "made salvation," enabled Him to save His people.
right hand, and...arm—denote power.
holy arm—or, "arm of holiness," the power of His united moral perfections (Psa 22:3; 32:11).
2. salvation—the result of His righteousness (Psa 7:17; 31:1), and both are publicly displayed.
3. The union of mercy and truth (Psa 57:3; 85:10) secure the blessings of the promise (Gen 12:3; 18:18) to all the world (Isa 52:10).
4-6. make a loud noise—or, "burst forth" (Isa 14:7; 44:23).
before...King—hail Him as your sovereign; and while, with every aid to demonstrate zeal and joy, intelligent creatures are invited to praise, as in Psa 96:11-13, inanimate nature is also summoned to honor Him who triumphs and rules in righteousness and equity.