Bible Commentary

Bless ye God in the congregations, [even] the Lord, from the fountain of Israel. 26. This verse is best regarded as a part of the processional hymn. Cp. Jdg 5:2; Jdg 5:9. from the fountain of Israel ] Kay and Cheyne compare Psa 118:26, Psa 135:21, and suppose that ‘the fountain of Israel’ is the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:26”

The singers went before, the players on instruments [followed] after; among [them were] the damsels playing with timbrels. 25. the players on instruments ] R.V. as P.B.V., the minstrels. among them were the damsels ] An ungrammatical rendering. R.V. rightly, in the midst of the damsels. On either side of the procession of singers and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:25”

They have seen thy goings, O God; [even] the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary. 24. They have seen ] The subject is significantly indefinite: it includes all men, who have been the spectators of the conflict between God and His enemies. Cp. Psa 98:1-3; Isa 40:5. thy goings ] The festal … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:24”

That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of [thine] enemies, [and] the tongue of thy dogs in the same. 23. That thou mayest dip thy foot in blood, That the tongue of thy dogs may have its portion from (thine) enemies. This rendering of the R.V. probably gives the right sense, though the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:23”

The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring [my people] again from the depths of the sea: 22. The Lord said ] The Psalmist either quotes some ancient promise, like that of Num 21:34, or proclaims a fresh message from God with the authority and in the language of a prophet: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:22”

But God shall wound the head of his enemies, [and] the hairy scalp of such a one as goeth on still in his trespasses. 21. But God shall wound the head &c.) Yea, God shall smite through the head &c. Cp. Jdg 5:26; Hab 3:13-14. and the hairy scalp ] Omit and. The warrior’s long … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:21”

[He that is] our God [is] the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord [belong] the issues from death. 20. God is unto us a God of deliverances; And unto JEHOVAH the Lord belong the issues from death. The plural denotes mighty and manifold deliverances. Cp. Psa 44:4. God is printed in capital letters … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:20”

Blessed [be] the Lord, [who] daily loadeth us [with benefits, even] the God of our salvation. Selah. 19. Blessed be the Lord ] We are again reminded of the Song of Deborah, Jdg 5:2; Jdg 5:9. who daily loadeth us with benefits] Better, as R.V., who daily beareth our burden: or, as Aq., Symm., Jer. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:19”

Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, [for] the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell [among them]. 18. Thou hast ascended on high ] Lit. thou hast gone up to the height. Cp. Psa 147:5. ‘The height’ elsewhere means heaven, though we find … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:18”

The chariots of God [are] twenty thousand, [even] thousands of angels: the Lord [is] among them, [as in] Sinai, in the holy [place]. 17. The chariots of God are in myriads, yea thousands upon thousands. God is represented as entering Zion in triumph with a vast retinue of the heavenly hosts. His chariots are not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:17”