Thematic Bible
Psalm 68:1 (show verse)
{To the chief Musician. Of David. A Psalm: a Song.} Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered, and let them that hate him flee before him.
Psalm 68:2 (show verse)
As smoke is driven, thou wilt drive them away; as wax melteth before the fire, the wicked shall perish at the presence of God.
Psalm 68:3 (show verse)
But the righteous shall rejoice: they shall exult before God and be glad with joy.
Psalm 68:4 (show verse)
Sing unto God, sing forth his name; cast up a way for him that rideth in the deserts: his name is Jah; and rejoice before him.
Psalm 68:5 (show verse)
A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
Children » God's care of
Father » Our
Fatherless » God will » Be a father of
God » Fatherhood of » General references to
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » God's care for
Heavenly » Father » General references to
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Widow's » God » Judges for
Widow's » Were under the special protection of God
Father » Our
Fatherless » God will » Be a father of
God » Fatherhood of » General references to
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » God's care for
Heavenly » Father » General references to
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Widow's » God » Judges for
Widow's » Were under the special protection of God
Psalm 68:6 (show verse)
God maketh the solitary into families; those that were bound he bringeth out into prosperity: but the rebellious dwell in a parched land.
Psalm 68:7 (show verse)
O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march through the wilderness (Selah) --
Psalm 68:8 (show verse)
The earth trembled, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God, yon Sinai, at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
Psalm 68:9 (show verse)
Thou, O God, didst pour a plentiful rain upon thine inheritance, and when it was weary thou strengthenedst it.
Psalm 68:10 (show verse)
Thy flock hath dwelt therein: thou hast prepared in thy goodness, for the afflicted, O God!
Psalm 68:11 (show verse)
The Lord gives the word: great the host of the publishers.
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Psalm 68:12 (show verse)
Kings of armies flee; they flee, and she that tarrieth at home divideth the spoil.
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Psalm 68:13 (show verse)
Though ye have lain among the sheepfolds, ye shall be as wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with green gold.
Psalm 68:14 (show verse)
When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it became snow-white as Zalmon.
Psalm 68:15 (show verse)
As mount Bashan is the mount of God, a many-peaked mountain, as mount Bashan.
Psalm 68:16 (show verse)
Why do ye look with envy, ye many-peaked mountains, upon the mount that God hath desired for his abode? yea, Jehovah will dwell there for ever.
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Psalm 68:17 (show verse)
The chariots of God are twenty thousand, thousands upon thousands; the Lord is among them: it is a Sinai in holiness.
Psalm 68:18 (show verse)
Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts in Man, and even for the rebellious, for the dwelling there of Jah Elohim.
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » To receive gifts for men
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Prophecies respecting
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Was triumphant
Captivity » Figurative » captivity led captive,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Christ, the head of the church » Imparts gifts
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » Upon the exaltation of Christ
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
Love of Christ » Manifested in his » Sending the spirit
Prophecies respecting Christ » His ascension
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The mission of jesus predicted
Rebellion against God » They who are guilty of » Restored through Christ alone
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Prophecies respecting
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Was triumphant
Captivity » Figurative » captivity led captive,
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Ascension of
Christ, the head of the church » Imparts gifts
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » Upon the exaltation of Christ
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Are through Christ
Love of Christ » Manifested in his » Sending the spirit
Prophecies respecting Christ » His ascension
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » The mission of jesus predicted
Rebellion against God » They who are guilty of » Restored through Christ alone
Psalm 68:19 (show verse)
Blessed be the Lord: day by day doth he load us with good, the God who is our salvation. Selah.
Psalm 68:20 (show verse)
Our God is the God of salvation; and with Jehovah, the Lord, are the goings forth even from death.
No Themes for this verse.
Psalm 68:21 (show verse)
Verily God will smite the head of his enemies, the hairy scalp of him that goeth on still in his trespasses.
Psalm 68:22 (show verse)
The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring them again from the depth of the sea;
Psalm 68:23 (show verse)
That thou mayest dip thy foot in blood: the tongue of thy dogs has its portion from enemies.
Psalm 68:24 (show verse)
They have seen thy goings, O God, the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.
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Psalm 68:25 (show verse)
The singers went before, the players on stringed instruments after, in the midst of maidens playing on tabrets.
Chosen Instruments » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Music » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Musicians » Players on instruments
Music » Instruments of » Timbrel
Musical instruments » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Musical instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Musicians » Players on instruments
Orchestra » Full orchestra
Timbrel » Used in religious services
Worship » Musical instruments used in » Full orchestra
Chosen Instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Music » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Music » Musicians » Players on instruments
Music » Instruments of » Timbrel
Musical instruments » Trumpets » Full orchestra
Musical instruments » Names of » Timbrels, or tambourines
Musicians » Players on instruments
Orchestra » Full orchestra
Timbrel » Used in religious services
Worship » Musical instruments used in » Full orchestra
Psalm 68:26 (show verse)
In the congregations bless ye God, the Lord, ye from the fountain of Israel.
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Psalm 68:27 (show verse)
There is little Benjamin, their ruler; the princes of Judah, their company; the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.
Psalm 68:28 (show verse)
Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.
Psalm 68:29 (show verse)
Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.
Psalm 68:30 (show verse)
Rebuke the beast of the reeds, the assembly of the strong, with the calves of the peoples: every one submitteth himself with pieces of silver. Scatter the peoples that delight in war.
Psalm 68:31 (show verse)
Great ones shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall quickly stretch out her hands unto God.
Cush » Land of
Dominion » Christ's » Of God, universal
Ethiopia » Prophecies concerning the conversion of
God » King » Universal
hands » Often spread out in prayer
Jesus Christ » Messiah » Messianic psalms
King » God as » Universal
Kingship, divine » Of God, universal
Sovereignty of God » Divine kingship » Of God, universal
Universal » Blessing, possible » King
Dominion » Christ's » Of God, universal
Ethiopia » Prophecies concerning the conversion of
God » King » Universal
hands » Often spread out in prayer
Jesus Christ » Messiah » Messianic psalms
King » God as » Universal
Kingship, divine » Of God, universal
Sovereignty of God » Divine kingship » Of God, universal
Universal » Blessing, possible » King
Psalm 68:32 (show verse)
Ye kingdoms of the earth, sing unto God; sing psalms of the Lord, (Selah,)
Psalm 68:33 (show verse)
Of him that rideth upon the heavens, the heavens which are of old: lo, he uttereth his voice, a mighty voice.
Psalm 68:34 (show verse)
Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
Psalm 68:35 (show verse)
Terrible art thou, O God, out of thy sanctuaries, the God of Israel! He it is that giveth strength and might unto the people. Blessed be God!