Why leap ye, ye high hills? [this is] the hill [which] God desireth to dwell in; yea, the LORD will dwell [in it] forever. 16. Why look ye enviously, ye high-peaked mountains, At the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? Yea, Jehovah will dwell in it for ever. The grander mountains of Bashan, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:16”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:15
The hill of God [is as] the hill of Bashan; a high hill [as] the hill of Bashan. 15. A mountain of God is the mountain of Bashan: An high-peaked mountain is the mountain of Bashan. Mount Hermon is probably meant, rather than the mountains of Bashan generally. It is the grandest of the mountains … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:14
When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was [white] as snow in Salmon. 14. Of this verse, as of Psa 68:13, the meaning is uncertain. Possibly it too is a fragment, significant to those who remembered its original context, but necessarily obscure to us. It is doubtful, too, if the text is sound. In … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:13
Though ye have lain among the pots, [yet shall ye be as] the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold. 13. An extremely difficult verse. It has been suggested that the second and third lines, like the first, are derived from some ancient poem now lost, and that to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:12
Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil. 12. Kings of hosts do flee, do flee, And she that tarrieth at home divideth the spoil. Psa 68:12-14 . contain allusions to the Song of Deborah and possibly to similar poems which have not been preserved to us. Many … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:11
The Lord gave the word: great [was] the company of those that published [it]. 11. The Lord giveth the word: The women that publish the tidings are a great host. God’s word is sovereign (Psa 33:9; Isa 30:30). He has only to command, and the victory is won. Forthwith are heard the songs of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:10
Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor. 10. Thy congregation took up its abode therein: In thy goodness, O God, thou dost provide for the afflicted. The word rendered congregation, or, as R.V. marg., troop, or family, is a peculiar one. The corresponding Arabic word means … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:9
Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary. 9. Thou, O God, didst send &c.] Or, dost send, a general truth, illustrated by God’s dealings with Israel. The verse is explained by, many to refer to the manna and the quails which God ‘rained down’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:8
The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: [even] Sinai itself [was moved] at the presence of God, the God of Israel. 8. shook ] R.V. trembled. dropped ] Torrents of rain accompanied the thunders and lightnings. Cp. Psa 77:17 f. at the presence of God ] Cp. Psa 68:1-4. even … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:7
O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march through the wilderness; Selah: 7, 8. These verses are borrowed, with some omissions and alterations, from the Song of Deborah (Jdg 5:4-5): “Jehovah, when thou wentest forth out of Seir, When thou didst march out of the field of Edom, The earth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 68:7”