Psalms 98:8

Main message

Psalm 98:8 pictures rivers clapping and hills singing together for joy.

Meaning in context

Psalm 98:7–9 · Creation rejoices before the righteous Judge — Sea, rivers, and hills rejoice because God comes to judge with righteousness and equity.

Further teachings

Applications in daily life

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   When beauty in nature awakens gratitude

   Let creation redirect attention toward the Creator.

   Do not turn poetic personification into superstition.

Related Bible passages and resources

• Psalm 98

  See why creation is portrayed as rejoicing.

Common misreadings

Related Verses

• Psalms 47:1

  “O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.”

• Isaiah 55:12

  “For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”

• 2 Kings 11:12

  “And he brought forth the king’s son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.”

• Psalms 98:4

  “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.”

• Psalms 150:5

  “Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.”

How to Apply Psalms 98:8

Study Psalms 98:8 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Psalms. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Clapping in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.