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Psalms 68:33
33Sing to the one who rides across the ancient heavens, his mighty voice thundering from the sky.
Psalms 68:33 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice.
- New International Version (NIV)to him who rides across the highest heavens, the ancient heavens, who thunders with mighty voice.
- English Standard Version (ESV)to him who rides in the heavens, the ancient heavens; behold, he sends out his voice, his mighty voice.
- New King James Version (NKJV)To Him who rides on the heaven of heavens, which were of old! Indeed, He sends out His voice, a mighty voice.
Context of Psalms 68:33
31Let Egypt come with gifts of precious metals; let Ethiopia bring tribute to God. 32Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth. Sing praises to the Lord. Interlude Sing to the one who rides across the ancient heavens, his mighty voice thundering from the sky. 34Tell everyone about God’s power. His majesty shines down on Israel; his strength is mighty in the heavens. 35God is awesome in his sanctuary. The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!
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לָ֭רֹכֵב בִּשְׁמֵ֣י שְׁמֵי־קֶ֑דֶם הֵ֥ן יִתֵּ֥ן בְּ֝קוֹלוֹ ק֣וֹל עֹֽז׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 68:33
- Psalms 68:4Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the Lord— rejoice in his presence!
- Psalms 18:10Mounted on a mighty angelic being, he flew, soaring on the wings of the wind.
- Psalms 104:3you lay out the rafters of your home in the rain clouds. You make the clouds your chariot; you ride upon the wings of the wind.
- Psalms 93:2Your throne, O Lord, has stood from time immemorial. You yourself are from the everlasting past.
- Psalms 102:25Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands.
- Psalms 29:3The voice of the Lord echoes above the sea. The God of glory thunders. The Lord thunders over the mighty sea.
- Psalms 77:17The clouds poured down rain; the thunder rumbled in the sky. Your arrows of lightning flashed.
- Ezekiel 10:5The moving wings of the cherubim sounded like the voice of God Almighty and could be heard even in the outer courtyard.
- John 12:28Father, bring glory to your name.” Then a voice spoke from heaven, saying, “I have already brought glory to my name, and I will do so again.”
- Revelation 11:12Then a loud voice from heaven called to the two prophets, “Come up here!” And they rose to heaven in a cloud as their enemies watched.
Commentaries on Psalms 68:33
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 33Rideth upon the heavens - He who manages the heavens, directing their course and influence, he formed every orb, ascertained its motion, proportioned its solid contents to the orbit in which it was to revolve, and the other bodies which belong to the same system. As an able and skillful rider manages his horse, so does God the sun, moon, planets, and all the hosts of heaven. He doth send out his voice - At his word of command they run, shed, or reflect…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 33To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens - The highest heavens. The heaven of heaven would properly mean the heaven above that which is heaven to us; that is, the heaven above the sky. This is represented as the special dwelling-place of God. The Jews were accustomed to speak of three heavens: (a) The aerial heaven, or the region above us, where the birds fly, and the winds blow; (b) the starry heavens, or the firmament in which the stars are fixed…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 32-35Verses 32-35 God is to be admired and adored with reverence and godly fear, by all that attend in his holy places. The God of Israel gives strength and power unto his people. Through Christ strengthening us we can do all things, not otherwise; therefore he must have the glory of all we do, with our humble thanks for enabling us to do it, and for accepting the work of his hands in us.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 32-35The psalmist urges the people to praise God, who triumphs over his enemies.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 32-3632-36. To Him who is presented as riding in triumph through His ancient heavens and proclaiming His presence--to Him who, in nature, and still more in the wonders of His spiritual government, out of His holy place (Psa 43:3), is terrible, who rules His Church, and, by His Church, rules the world in righteousness--let all nations and kingdoms give honor and power and dominion evermore.Read the comment
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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
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