The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 98:8

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Let the floods clap their hands. This bold metaphor occurs only here and in Isaiah 55:12, where the "trees" are asked to "clap their hands." Let the hills be joyful together before the Lord; or, sing for joy together; i.

e. join with the rest of nature in expressing gladness.

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