John Gill's Exposition on Psalms 96:5

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Praise him upon the loud cymbals, etc.] Or “cymbals of hearing”f1985; that were heard with pleasure and delight, and afar off: the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions render it, “well sounding cymbals”, which give a grateful sound to the ear; these were made of brass, (<131519>1 Chronicles 15:19); to which the apostle alludes, (<461301>1 Corinthians 13:1); praise him upon the high sounding, cymbals; or “cymbals of shouting”f1986, ovation or triumph; which were used on joyful occasions, as victories, deliverances, and the like; and were used also in the temple service, (see <131605> 1 Chronicles 16:5,42); according to the Targum and Septuagint version, these were three stringed instruments; for so they render the word them in (<091806>1 Samuel 18:6). Now these several instruments of music are named, not as to be used in Gospel times; but, being expressive of the highest praise and joy shown in former times, are mentioned to set forth the highest strains and notes of praise in New Testament saints; as well as to denote their heartiness, agreement, and unanimity in this service, (<451506>Romans 15:6).

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