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Making All Things New—As ForetoldThe Watchtower—2000 | April 15
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10. How are we to understand the new “earth” that Isaiah foretold?
10 In the Bible, “earth” does not always refer to our globe. For instance, Psalm 96:1 says literally: ‘Sing to Jehovah, all the earth.’ We know that our planet—the terra firma and the vast oceans—cannot sing. People sing. Yes, Psalm 96:1 is referring to the people on the earth.a
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Making All Things New—As ForetoldThe Watchtower—2000 | April 15
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a The New English Bible renders Psalm 96:1: “Sing to the LORD, all men on earth.” The Contemporary English Version reads: “Everyone on this earth, sing praises to the LORD.” This accords with the understanding that by “new earth” Isaiah was referring to God’s people in their land.
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