Psalms 68 commentary on the book

He who derives his being from none, but gives being to all, is engaged by promise and covenant to bless his people. Psalms 68 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this classic commentary, ed in 1804, is scotts observations on the book of psalms. When you ascended to the heights, you led a crowd of captives. Psalm 68 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. Enduring word bible commentary psalm 68 psalm 68 the victorious procession of god to zion the title of this psalm is to the chief musician. Psalms 68 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. While psalm 68 is fraught with interpretive difficulties several oneofakind words, obscure allusions, unknown geographical locations, and a lessthanclear structure its general character and movement are clear enough. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the psalms picking up today in chapter 68, verse 1. If you have a bible, or can find the book of judges, read the song of. He proceeds to praise, which takes up the rest of the psalm, calling upon all to praise god v. Brentons septuagint lxx holy name kjv lxx psalmsgr.

Psalms 68 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Psalms 51150 ancient christian commentary on scripture. Blessed be the lord, who daily loads us with benefits, the god of our salvation. Psalms 51150 ancient christian commentary on scripture book. You have received gifts among men, even among the rebellious also, that the lord god may dwell there. Some of the psalms are among the easiest parts of the bible to understand. He begins with prayer, both against gods enemies v. It was a metre long and half a metre high and half a metre wide.

Commentary on psalms 68 by matthew henry psalm 68 this is a most excellent psalm, but in many places the genuine sense is not easy to come at. Psalmoi 68 kjv 1 a prayer at the removing of the ark. In a sense, this is a major issue for all to acknowledge. Weary dry and thirsty, and parched with excessive heat, and ready to faint for want of rain, psalms 63. Psalms 68 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This is one of the more thorough older exegetical works on the hebrew. A procession is a number of people walking or marching together. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading psalms 51150 ancient christian commentary on scripture book 8. Everybody sang it while the ark came into jerusalem. A study of the names of god alone in the psalm establishes this second point. The best analysis i find of this psalms is that by bishop nicholson. Because the justifying work of jesus christ gives us access to god, prayer brings us near so he can give these things, and we. The carol burnett show official recommended for you. It would neither be profitable nor possible to give the reader all the conjectures with which learned men have illustrated or darkened this passage.

In the poetical books, however, any wild tract of country is called. It has been well stated that the book of genesis is the entire bible in miniature all great truths of scripture are germinal in genesis. Book 2 psalms 42 72 psalms 4272 in one file or download in r tf format psalm 42 and 43. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 67 in a slightly different numbering system. In gods presencein an intimate relationship with himis the source of every good, righteous, and positive attitude and act. Psalm 68 ellicotts commentary for english readers bible hub. Hospital visit from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. God is the joy of his people, then let them rejoice when they come before him. Psalms 68 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The first few psalms cover the entire book of psalms in the same way. Second, it reveals a growing understanding of the person of the god of israel. It may have been david, or someone else wrote it for david. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is god in his holy dwelling. Blessed be the lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the god of our salvation.

It is not certain to what the psalmist here refers. Matthew henry commentary on psalms 68 even the god of our salvation. You can find the best commentary on psalms for you using the tools on the right side. You ascended on high, leading a host of captives in your train and receiving gifts among men, even among the rebellious, that the lord god may dwell there. Let god arise, as a judge to pass sentence upon them, as a general to take the field and do execution upon them.

Psalms 68 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. You received gifts from the people, even from those who rebelled against you. Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is god in his holy habitation. Psalms 68 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. It does not appear when, or upon what occasion, david penned this psalm. The comforting message of psalm 23, the expression of wonder at the night sky in psalm 8, or the confession of sin in psalm 51 are examples. Reprinted from the 1878 edition, these conservative studies retain much of their value, even though they need to be supplemented by more uptodate treatments. Remember the good times or download in r tf format psalm 44. In general terms, the judgment of god on the wicked, and the equity and goodness of his government to the pious, are celebrated. You have ascended on high, you have led captive your captives.

In one of their fights, the philistines took away the ark of god. Oct 10, 2007 rashis commentary on the book of psalms, now in paperback gain entrance to the world of rashi via a wideranging introduction and a thorough explication of one of his most important commentaries. Psalms 68 will no doubt remain what it has been called, the cross of critics, the reproach of. Psalm 68 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.

The quote of the women who bore the good news is recorded in verse 12. Psalms 51150 ancient christian commentary on scripture book 8 kindle edition by wesselschmidt, quentin f download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The jps paperback edition of this exceptional volume includes the complete original hebrew text and acclaimed linguist mayer grubers contemporary english translation and supercommentary. Psalms 6869 commentary on the psalms calvary tucson church. Most commentators believe this psalm is connected with the coming of the ark of the covenant into jerusalem 2 samuel 6, celebrating not only that event, but also the faithfulness of god to give israel victory over her enemies, and to make jerusalem secure enough. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is god in his holy habitation. The hebrew word, sollu, has this sense, as well as that of exalt in two passages in isaiah, the forms of expression are very like the present passage, isaiah 57. If god bring his people into a wilderness, he will be sure to go before them in it, and to bring them out of it. In 2004, mayer grubers landmark rashis commentary on psalms made one of the 11thcentury scholars most important works accessible to a larger audience for the first time. Joseph a alexander psalms commentary 1864 spurgeon had high praise for alexanders work writing that it occupies a first place among expositions.

Gerald wilson psalms volume 1 niv application commentary, 2002. Psalms 68, new international version niv the bible app. David guzik commentary on psalm 68 describes the victorious procession of god to zion, probably connected to the coming of the ark into jerusalem. Study psalm 68 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The psalmist calls upon god to arise, bless his people, and scatter his enemies, psalm 68. Because the justifying work of jesus christ gives us access to god, prayer brings us near so he can give these things, and we can receive them. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is god in his holy. Vangemeren psalms in the expositors bible commentary 1991. These psalms speak directly and need no commentary. The philistines lived by the sea to the west of the jews. Because of verses 11b and 12b it may refer to 1 joshuas conquest of canaan or 2 an invasion of canaanisrael that was defeated.