Psalms 68:17

Psalms 68:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.
• New International Version (NIV)The chariots of God are tens of thousands and thousands of thousands; the Lord has come from Sinai into his sanctuary.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The chariots of God are twice ten thousand, thousands upon thousands; the Lord is among them; Sinai is now in the sanctuary.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The chariots of God are twenty thousand, Even thousands of thousands; The Lord is among them as in Sinai, in the Holy Place.

Context of Psalms 68:17

15The mountains of Bashan are majestic, with many peaks stretching high into the sky. 16Why do you look with envy, O rugged mountains, at Mount Zion, where God has chosen to live, where the Lord himself will live forever? Surrounded by unnumbered thousands of chariots, the Lord came from Mount Sinai into his sanctuary. 18When you ascended to the heights, you led a crowd of captives. You received gifts from the people, even from those who rebelled against you. Now the Lord God will live among us there. 19Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. Interlude

Psalms 68:17 word by word

רֶ֤כֶב אֱלֹהִ֗ים רִבֹּתַ֣יִם אַלְפֵ֣י שִׁנְאָ֑ן אֲדֹנָ֥י בָ֝֗ם סִינַ֥י בַּקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The chariotsרֶ֫כֶבrekeb · chariotH7393
• of Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• twenty thousandרִבּוֹribbô ribbô' · ten thousandH7239
• thousandsאֶ֫לֶף'eleph · thousandH505
• of angelsשִׁנְאָןshin'ân · thousandsH8136
• the Lordאֲדֹנָי'ădônây · LordH136
• Sinaiסִינַיsîynay · SinaiH5514
• in the holyקֹ֫דֶשׁqôdesh · holinessH6944

Cross-references for Psalms 68:17

• Psalms 18:10Mounted on a mighty angelic being, he flew, soaring on the wings of the wind.
• Deuteronomy 33:2“The Lord came from Mount Sinai and dawned upon us from Mount Seir; he shone forth from Mount Paran and came from Meribah-kadesh with flaming fire at his right hand.
• 2 Kings 2:11As they were walking along and talking, suddenly a chariot of fire appeared, drawn by horses of fire. It drove between the two men, separating them, and Elijah was carried by a whirlwind into heaven.
• 2 Kings 6:16“Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!”
• Ezekiel 1:15As I looked at these beings, I saw four wheels touching the ground beside them, one wheel belonging to each.
• Daniel 7:10and a river of fire was pouring out, flowing from his presence. Millions of angels ministered to him; many millions stood to attend him. Then the court began its session, and the books were opened.
• Matthew 26:53Don’t you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly?
• Revelation 5:11Then I looked again, and I heard the voices of thousands and millions of angels around the throne and of the living beings and the elders.
• Revelation 9:16I heard the size of their army, which was 200 million mounted troops.
• Exodus 3:5“Do not come any closer,” the Lord warned. “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground.
• Exodus 19:22Even the priests who regularly come near to the Lord must purify themselves so that the Lord does not break out and destroy them.”

Commentaries on Psalms 68:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17The chariots of God are twenty thousand - שנאן אלפי רבתים ribbothayim alpey shinan, "two myriads of thousands doubled." Does not this mean simply forty thousand? A myriad is 10,000; two myriads, 20,000; these doubled, 40,000. Or thus: 10,000 + 10,000 + 20,000 = 40,000. The Targum says, "The chariots of God are two myriads; two thousand angels draw them; the majesty of God rests upon them in holiness on Mount Sinai." But what does this mean? We must die to…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17The chariots of God - The meaning of this verse is, that God is abundantly able to maintain his position on Mount Zion; to defend the place which he had selected as his abode. Though it has less natural strength than many other places have - though other hills and mountains, on account of their natural grandeur, may be represented as looking on this with contempt, as incapable of defense, yet he who has selected it is fully able to defend it. He is…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-21Verses 15-21 The ascension of Christ must here be meant, and thereto it is applied, Ep 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17Chariots were the top weapon of the military in the psalmist’s time. They represent the Lord’s power to give victory (Psalms 20:7; 44:3).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. and, to the assertion of God's purpose to make it His dwelling, is added evidence of His protecting care. He is described as in the midst of His heavenly armies-- thousands of angels--literally, "thousands of repetitions," or, "thousands of thousands"--that is, of chariots. The word "angels" was perhaps introduced in our version, from De 33:2, and Ga 3:19. They are, of course, implied as conductors of the chariots. as ... Sinai, in the holy…Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 68:17

• Angel (a Spirit)
• Anthropomorphisms
• Armies
• Chariot
• Church
• Law
• Sinai

In the dictionaries

• God
• Sinai
• Sinai, or Sinai
• Sinai, Horeb
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Holy place
• Ascribe
• Chariot
• Chief
• Drops

Commentaries on Psalms 68

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings