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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:17

The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels. Another abrupt transition. The psalmist sees God move from Sinai, where he had represented him as present in Psalms 68:8 , into the sanctuary of Mount Zion. He is, of course, accompanied by his angelic host. This is described as a host of chariots—twenty thousand in number, and "thousands of repetition"—or thousands multiplied by thousands, as Hengstenberg understands the phrase (comp. Daniel 7:10 ). The Lord (Jehovah) ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:18

Thou hast ascended on high; i . e . ascended into the sanctuary, Mount Zion—gone up with the ark when it was transferred thither (see 2 Samuel 6:12-19 ; 1 Chronicles 15:11-28 ). Thou hast led captivity captive; i . e . thou hast made many captives—or enabled us to take many prisoners. Thou hast received gifts for men; rather, among men . Tribute from Israel's enemies is probably intended. Yea, for the rebellious also; literally, yea, rebels also ; i . e .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:18

Consider The Ascension in three aspects. I. AS A FACT . "Thou hast ascended." What was shown in figure is now fulfilled. What was a faith is now a fact ( Acts 1:2-9 ; Ephesians 4:7 ). While there is much that is strange, there is nothing that is incredible. The marvellous thing was not Christ's ascent, but his descent. Believe in the Incarnation, and all beside, down to the glorious ascent from Olivet, becomes not only credible, but natural. II. AS A POWER . Christ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:19

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation; rather, blessed be the Lord day by day ; he will bear (our burden) for us, (he is) the God of our salvation . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:19

God's gentleness. "Blessed be the Lord, who daily beareth our burden" (Revised Version). I. HERE IS A SWEET PICTURE OF GOD . It is sometimes said that the God of the Old Testament is a God stem and implacable, more to be feared than to be loved. This is to err. The picture here is very different. It is tender and winning. We see the Lord here stooping down in love, to help the weak, to relieve the weary, to bring deliverance to the oppressed. This is in accordance with his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:5

A father of the fatherless - Or, of orphans. Compare Psalms 10:14, Psalms 10:18. That is, God takes the place of the parent. See Jeremiah 49:11 : “Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.” This is one of the most tender appellations that could be given to God, and conveys one of the most striking descriptions that can be given of his character. We see his greatness, his majesty, his power, in the worlds that he has made - in the storm, the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:6

God setteth the solitary in families - Margin, as in Hebrew, in a house. The word rendered solitary means properly one alone, as an only child; Genesis 22:2, Genesis 22:12, Genesis 22:16; and then it means alone, solitary, wretched, forsaken. See the notes at Psalms 22:20. The word rendered “families” would be more literally and better translated as in the margin, houses. The idea then is, not that he constitutes families of those who were solitary and alone, but that to those who are alone in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:7

O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people ... - That is, in conducting them through the desert to the promised land. The statement in regard to the paternal character of God in the previous verses is here illustrated by his guiding his own people, when fleeing from a land of oppression, through the barren desert - and his interpositions there in their behalf. All that had been said of him in the previous verses is here confirmed by the provision which he made for their needs in their... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:8

The earth shook - See Exodus 19:16-18.The heavens also dropped at the presence of God - That is, dropped down rain and food. The idea is that the very heavens seemed to be shaken or convulsed, so that rain and food were shaken down - as ripe fruit falls from a tree that is shaken. Compare the notes at Isaiah 34:4. So also, Isaiah 64:1-3. The meaning is not that the heavens themselves dropped down, but that they dropped or distilled rain and food.Even Sinai itself was moved - This was true; but... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:9

Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain - Margin, shake out. Prof. Alexander, “a rain of free gifts.” The Septuagint and the Vulgate render it, “a voluntary or willing rain.” The Syriac, “the rain of a vow.” The Hebrew word translated “plentiful” means free, voluntary, of its own accord - נדבה nedâbâh - (See the notes at Psalms 51:12, where it is rendered free); then it means that which is given freely; and hence, abundantly. It means, therefore, in this place, plentiful, abundant. The... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 68:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 68:9

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