Psalm 98:1

O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

Cross-references

Psalm 33:3 Parallel

Psalm 33:3 also commands singing a new song, directly paralleling the call to sing a new song for God's salvation.

Psalm 77:14 Parallel

Psalm 77:14 declares God 'works wonders' (same Hebrew root), emphasizing the marvelous deeds that prompt the new song.

Psalm 86:10 Related theme

Psalm 86:10 says God does 'wondrous things' (same root), reinforcing the theme of God's marvelous acts.

Psalm 96:1 Parallel

Psalm 96:1 opens with the identical call to 'sing to the LORD a new song', reinforcing the same worship theme.

Psalm 105:5 Related theme

Psalm 105:5 calls to remember God's 'wondrous works' (same root), linking the new song to recalling past miracles.

Psalm 136:4 Related theme

Psalm 136:4 praises God who 'alone does great wonders' (same root), connecting the new song to his mighty deeds.

Psalm 149:1 Parallel

Psalm 149:1 also begins 'Sing to the LORD a new song', echoing the same imperative for praise in the assembly.

Psalm 105:2 Parallel

Psalm 105:2 directly parallels the call to sing and tell of God's wondrous works, mirroring the 'new song' and 'marvelous things' of Psalm 98:1.

Psalm 108:6 Parallel

Psalm 108:6 explicitly asks for salvation by God's right hand, directly echoing the same imagery and theme of deliverance in Psalm 98:1.

Psalm 118:15 celebrates glad songs of salvation and the right hand of the LORD, closely paralleling the victory declared in Psalm 98:1.

Psalm 144:9 Parallel

Psalm 144:9 repeats the exact phrase 'sing a new song' to God, directly paralleling the opening call of Psalm 98:1.

Luke 1:49 Allusion

Luke 1:49 echoes Psalm 98:1's language — 'he has done great things' — as Mary praises God for his mighty acts.

Exodus 15:6 Parallel

Exodus 15:6 celebrates God's right hand shattering enemies — the same 'right hand' imagery Psalm 98:1 uses for God's salvation.

Luke 2:10–14 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 2:10-14 fulfills the call to sing a new song — the angels announce the Savior's birth, the ultimate 'marvelous thing'.

Hebrews 2:14 Prophetic fulfillment

In Hebrews 2:14, the salvation of Psalm 98:1 is revealed as Christ's victory over the devil through his death.

Hebrews 2:15 Related theme

In Hebrews 2:15, the salvation includes liberation from fear of death, specifying the deliverance of Psalm 98:1.

Revelation 5:9 depicts the heavenly 'new song' for Christ's redemption, fulfilling the OT call for a new song of salvation.

Revelation 14:3 shows the redeemed singing a 'new song' before the throne, a direct NT echo of the psalm's new song.

Revelation 15:3 sings 'Great and amazing are your deeds' — directly echoing Psalm 98:1's 'marvelous things' in a new song of deliverance.

Revelation 17:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 17:14 shows the Lamb's triumph over evil, fulfilling the victory celebrated in Psalm 98:1.

Revelation 19:11-21 portrays Christ as the warrior-king, directly embodying the 'right hand and holy arm' of Psalm 98:1.

Isaiah 52:10 uses the same 'holy arm' and 'salvation' imagery, directly echoing Psalm 98:1's celebration of God's victory.

Isaiah 42:10 repeats 'Sing to the LORD a new song', extending the call to the ends of the earth.

Jeremiah 31:7 directly commands singing and praise for salvation, mirroring the psalm's call to sing a new song.

Zechariah 2:10 calls for singing because God will dwell among his people, echoing the psalm's joy over God's saving presence.

1 Chronicles 16:9 echoes the call to sing and recount God's wonderful acts, paralleling the praise in Psalm 98:1.

Luke 1:51 Allusion

In Luke 1:51, Mary echoes the same 'holy arm' imagery — God's strength scattering the proud, fulfilling the salvation theme.

Isaiah 12:5 Parallel

Isaiah 12:5 calls to sing praises because God has done gloriously, closely matching the praise for marvelous deeds in Psalm 98:1.

Isaiah 25:1 Parallel

Isaiah 25:1 praises God for wonderful things, directly paralleling the 'marvelous things' celebrated in Psalm 98:1.

Genesis 3:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 3:15 promises the offspring who will crush the serpent's head, the ultimate victory that Psalm 98:1 celebrates.

Colossians 2:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Colossians 2:15 describes Christ's triumph over spiritual powers, fulfilling the victory celebrated in Psalm 98:1.

John 16:33 Prophetic fulfillment

John 16:33 declares Christ's victory over the world, the fulfillment of the salvation celebrated in Psalm 98:1.

Exodus 15:11 asks 'Who is like you?' doing wonders — Psalm 98:1's 'marvelous things' echoes this exodus praise.

Isaiah 43:18-20 announces God doing a 'new thing' — Psalm 98:1's 'new song' responds to God's fresh salvation.

1 Corinthians 15:57 thanks God for victory through Christ — a specific victory that fulfills the salvation worked by God's arm.

Revelation 3:21 Related theme

Revelation 3:21 extends the victory theme of Psalm 98:1 to believers sharing Christ's throne.

Acts 2:11 Parallel

Acts 2:11 shows people declaring God's mighty works in various languages — echoing Psalm 98:1's call to proclaim his marvelous deeds.

Isaiah 59:16 describes God's own arm bringing salvation when no one else could, reinforcing the divine action in Psalm 98:1.

Revelation 15:4 calls all nations to worship because of God's righteous acts — Psalm 98:1's new song anticipates this universal praise.

Isaiah 63:5 Parallel

Isaiah 63:5 also depicts God's arm achieving victory alone, paralleling the salvation wrought by God's right hand.