Psalm 68:32-35 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 68:32-35

The psalmist, having prayed for and prophesied of the conversion of the Gentiles, here invites them to come in and join with the devout Israelites in praising God, intimating that their accession to the church would be the matter of their joy and praise (Ps. 68:32): Let the kingdoms of the earth sing praises to the Lord; they all ought to do it, and, when they become the kingdoms of the Lord and of his Christ, they will do it. God is here proposed to them as the proper object of praise upon... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:32

Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth ,.... Not only the Egyptian and Ethiopian kingdoms, but all the kingdoms of the world; which will now be converted to Christ, and become his, even all the Papal, Pagan, and Mahometan kingdoms; see Revelation 11:15 . These are called upon to sing songs and hymns of praise to Christ, who is God, for redemption by him, and salvation in him; and for their deliverance from all the darkness and delusions under which they formerly were; O sing praises... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:33

To him that rideth upon the heaven of heavens, which were of old ,.... Or "eastward" F17 קדם "ab oriente", Pagninus; "ad orientem", V. L. so Sept. Eth. Syr. Arab. ; the first, second, and third heavens, which were created from the beginning of time by Christ himself, Psalm 102:25 compared with Hebrews 1:10 . These he rode upon when he ascended on high, even far above all heavens, as the apostle says, Ephesians 4:10 ; and so above the heaven of heavens, when he was made higher... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:34

Ascribe ye strength unto God ,.... The Messiah; by asserting him to be the mighty God, even the Almighty; by attributing works of strength and power to him: such as the creation of all things; upholding all things in their being; the redemption and preservation of his people; the resurrection of the dead, &c.; by applying to him, and exercising faith on him for spiritual strength, and giving him the glory of it: so the Targum, "give the glory of strength to God.' Moreover, this may... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:35

O God, thou art terrible ,.... In his judgments and acts of vengeance, on antichrist and the antichristian states; being the Lion of the tribe of Judah, that will break them to pieces as a potter's vessel: or "reverend" F19 נורא "venerandus", Michaelis. ; to be feared and worshipped by his saints; out of thy holy places ; both out of heaven, the habitation of his holiness, by angels and glorified saints there; and out of all his churches, the several assemblies of them, among... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:32

Sing unto God - All the inhabitants of the earth are invited to sing unto God, to acknowledge him as their God, and give him the praise due to his name. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:33

Rideth upon the heavens - He who manages the heavens, directing their course and influence, he formed every orb, ascertained its motion, proportioned its solid contents to the orbit in which it was to revolve, and the other bodies which belong to the same system. As an able and skillful rider manages his horse, so does God the sun, moon, planets, and all the hosts of heaven. He doth send out his voice - At his word of command they run, shed, or reflect their light; and without the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:34

His strength is in the clouds - This refers to the bursting, rattling, and pounding of thunder and lightning; for all nations have observed that this is an irresistible agent; and even the most enlightened have looked on it as an especial manifestation of the power and sovereignty of God. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:35

O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places - The sanctuary and heaven. Out of the former he had often shone forth with consuming splendor; see the case of Korah and his company: out of the latter he had often appeared in terrible majesty in storms, thunder, lightning, etc. He that giveth strength and power unto his people - Therefore that people must be invincible who have this strong and irresistible God for their support. Blessed be God - He alone is worthy to be worshipped.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:32

Verse 32 In the next verse he goes farther than before, and calls upon the kingdoms of the earth to praise God, language which implies that those who had once been distinguished by their hostility to him would be ranked amongst his willing worshippers. There must be the knowledge of God, as I have remarked elsewhere, before men can celebrate the praises of his name; and we have a proof of the calling of the Gentiles, in the fact that Moses and the prophets invite them to offer sacrifices of... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 68:32-35

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:33

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:35

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:32

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:33

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:34

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:35

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:32

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