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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:1-35

The ark and Christ. It is said that "the testimony of [or, 'concerning'] Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" ( Revelation 19:10 ). This is specially true of this psalm, it might be called a song of the ark. As Moses spake of the setting forward and resting of the ark ( Numbers 10:35 , Numbers 10:36 ), so the psalmist sings of the glorious march of Messiah at the head of his Church—onward from victory to victory—to the final rest. We may bring out much of its spiritual significance by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:28-35

The psalmist now turns to the future. First, he prays that God will complete the work which he has begun by continually strengthening Israel ( Psalms 68:28 ). Then he rises to prophecy. Kings and princes shall bring presents to Zion; empires shall prostrate themselves; Egypt and Ethiopia shall hasten to bow down; all the kingdoms of the earth shall ultimately "sing praises unto the Lord." Israel and the God of Israel will thus be glorified exceedingly. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:32

Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord. All the world powers having submitted to the Church, all the kingdoms of the earth can be called upon to join in the praise of God. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:33

To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens (comp. Psalms 68:4 ; and for the expression "heavens of heavens," see Deuteronomy 10:14 ; 1 Kings 8:27 ). Which were of old. In which God dwelt from all eternity—long before he created the "heavens" of Genesis 1:1 . Lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice . A voice that is heard and obeyed in every part of creation. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:34

Ascribe ye strength unto God; or , "might," "power"—that which makes him Shaddai, "the Almighty." His excellency is over Israel; or, "his majesty" (Kay). And his strength is in the clouds. Not in earth only, but in heaven also. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:32

Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth - That is - that acknowledge the true God - celebrate his praise. The psalmist sees the conversion of the world to God to be so certain an event that he calls on all nations to join in the song. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:33

To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens - The highest heavens. The heaven of heaven would properly mean the heaven above that which is heaven to us; that is, the heaven above the sky. This is represented as the special dwelling-place of God. The Jews were accustomed to speak of three heavens:(a) The aerial heaven, or the region above us, where the birds fly, and the winds blow;(b) the starry heavens, or the firmament in which the stars are fixed; and(c) the heaven above all, the abode of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:34

Ascribe ye strength unto God - literally, “give.” That is, Acknowledge him as a God of power. Recognise his omnipotence in your worship. See the notes at Psalms 29:1.His excellency is over Israel - His majesty; his glory; his protecting care. The idea is, that his glorious character - his majesty - was manifested particularly in his protection of his people.And his strength is in the clouds - Margin, “heavens.” The Hebrew word rather means “clouds.” The idea is, that while his character as... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 68:32-33

Psalms 68:32-33. Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth Not only Egypt and Ethiopia, but other kingdoms and nations also, who shall partake of the same grace with them. To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens Upon the highest heavens, his truest and best sanctuary; dwelling there in infinite glory and majesty, and from thence looking down upon all the inhabitants of the earth, and ruling them by his almighty power, and therefore most fit to be acknowledged and received by all... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 68:34

Psalms 68:34. Ascribe ye strength unto God Acknowledge that he is mighty, and able to do whatsoever he pleaseth for his people, or against his or their enemies. His excellency is over Israel His excellent power and goodness; Hebrew, גאותו , gaavatho, his highness, or majesty; this dwells among them, and is employed for them, as occasion requires. He is indeed the universal Lord of the whole heaven and earth, but in a special and excellent manner he is the God of Israel, and his... read more

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