Psalm 81:3

Sing for Joy to God Our Strength · Psalm 81:1–16
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Translations

Modern
Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and at the full moon on the day of our Feast.
Traditional
Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day.
Literal
Blow the shofar on the new moon, on the full moon at the day of our Feast.
Latin
Buccinate in neomenia tuba, in insigni die solemnitatis vestræ:

Original

Hebrew
English
Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and at the full moon on the day of our Feast.

Notes

  • The ram’s horn gathered armies and announced special holy days (Psalms 47:5; 98:6).

  • New Moon: The first day of each lunar month was a festival.

Before giving a warning, the psalmist calls Israel to think about their God through song and dance.

This warning message invites Israel to worship only the Lord and to enjoy the fullness of his blessing.

Glossary

Asaph Gittith Moon Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Festival of Trumpets Months: Commenced with First Appearance of New Moon Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Passover: Institution of The Feast of the New Moon: Celebrated with Blowing of Trumpets The Moon: First Appearance of, a Time of Festivity Trumpet in Worship Trumpet used for Blowing Over the Sacrifices on the Feast Day