psalm-68:17,-isaiah-66:15-17

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 68:17

(17) The chariots.—As the text stands, this verse can only be brought into harmony with the context by a certain violence to grammar. Its literal reading is, God’s chariots, two myriads of thousands, and again myriads of thousands (literally, of repetition), the Lord among them, Sinai in holiness; which, by strict rule, must mean: “God’s chariots are innumerable, and the Lord rides in them to Sinai, into the holy place.” But this rendering is quite against the whole tenor of the passage, which... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 68:1-35

The Book of Ruth Psalms 68:6 These words express in the shortest possible compass the main lesson of the book of Ruth. It is rather a matter for rejoicing that the lovely pastoral, in which Ruth the Moabitess is the principal figure, forms no part of the record of that anarchic and sanguinary era, so that we take it up as an independent whole, complete in itself. Coming to it, indeed, after the violence and disorder of which the book of Judges is full, is like passing from scenes of battle and... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:1-35

Psalms 68:1-35THIS superb hymn is unsurpassed, if not unequalled, in grandeur, lyric fire, and sustained rush of triumphant praise. It celebrates a victory; but it is the victory of the God who enters as a conqueror into His sanctuary. To that entrance (Psalms 68:15-18) all the preceding part of the psalm leads up; and from it all the subsequent part flows down. The Exodus is recalled as the progress of a king at the head of his hosts, and old paeans re-echo. That dwelling of God in the... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 68:1-35

Psalms 68:0 The Great Redemption Accomplished 1. The introduction (Psalms 68:1-3 ) 2. The proclamation of His Name and of ‘His acts (Psalms 68:4-6 ) 3. A historic review (Psalms 68:7-12 ) 4. Israel’s place of blessing and the Redeemer (Psalms 68:13-19 ) 5. His victory over the enemies (Psalms 68:20-23 ) 6. The great procession (Psalms 68:24-29 ) 7. The conversion of the nations and the kingdom (Psalms 68:30-35 ) This is one of the greatest Psalms. The Name of God is found in it... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 68:1-35

Psalms 67:0 The first half dozen of these psalms form a group millennial and Messianic. The first is millennial. It is Israel who speaks; the psalm cannot be appreciated unless the word “us” in Psalms 67:1 is so applied. When God has mercy upon and blesses Israel in the latter days, His way and His saving health unto all nations (Psalms 67:2 ) will begin to be known. In other words, the present age is one of out-gathering, but the age to come (millennial) will be one of in-gathering. God is now... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 68:17

This gives us a lively idea of the ministry of angels. We know but little of their employment; but the word of God affords much account concerning them. They are deeply engaged in prying into the mysteries of redemption. They attended the great Redeemer upon numberless occasions during his ministry upon earth, and attended him to grace his triumph when he returned to glory after redemption-work was finished - And we are told, that they will make a part in the Mediator's train, when he shall... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 68:15-21

15-21 The ascension of Christ must here be meant, and thereto it is applied, Ephesians 4:8. He received as the purchase of his death, the gifts needful for the conversion of sinners, and the salvation of believers. These he continually bestows, even on rebellious men, that the Lord God might dwell among them, as their Friend and Father. He gave gifts to men. Having received power to give eternal life, the Lord Jesus bestows it on as many as were given him, John 17:2. Christ came to a rebellious... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 68:1-17

Of the Messiah's Exaltation. To the chief musician, a psalm or song of David, the event which was the immediate cause for writing this powerful hymn, according to most commentators. being the placing of the Ark of the Covenant in the tent of David on Mount Zion, 2 Samuel 6, the general thought of the psalm being the celebration of God's entrance into His Sanctuary on Zion and His rule over the whole world. But the entire psalm is typical of the Messianic victories, certain sections being even... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 68:1-35

Psalms 68:0To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of David Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered:Let them also that hate him flee before him.2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away:As wax melteth before the fire,So let the wicked perish at the presence of God,3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God:Yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name:Extol him that rideth upon the heavensBy his name JAH, and rejoice... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 68:12-25

Their Mighty Deliverer Psalms 68:12-25 The processional march still continues. Presently Mount Zion comes in sight, and the neighboring hills are depicted as eying it enviously for its selection in preference to themselves. In Psalms 68:17-18 the glad throng begins to climb the sacred slopes of Zion, amid still more triumphant strains; and in Psalms 68:19 , etc., the gates of the sanctuary stand wide open to welcome the festal crowds. How great the contrast between the blackened appearance... read more