“Sing, O ye heavens; for the Lord hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the Lord hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.”
The call to cosmic praise—'Sing, O heavens, for Yahweh has done it; shout, O depths of the earth; break forth into singing, O mountains, forest, and every tree in it!'—extends celebration of redemption to all creation. The cascade of natural elements (heavens, depths, mountains, forest, trees) suggests that creation itself participates in joy at Israel's restoration. The accumulation of praise language (sing, shout, break forth) creates crescendo of celebration. This verse makes restoration not merely Israel's event but cosmic cause for joy.
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