Psalms 68:34

34 Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the heavens.

Psalms 68:34 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
34 Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
English Standard Version (ESV)
34 Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, and whose power is in the skies.
New Living Translation (NLT)
34 Tell everyone about God’s power. His majesty shines down on Israel; his strength is mighty in the heavens.
The Message Bible (MSG)
34 Call out "Bravo!" to God, the High God of Israel. His splendor and strength rise huge as thunderheads.
American Standard Version (ASV)
34 Ascribe ye strength unto God: His excellency is over Israel, And his strength is in the skies.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
34 Acknowledge the power of God. His majesty is over Israel, and his power is in the skies.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
34 Ascribe power to God. His majesty is over Israel, His power among the clouds.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
34 Tell how powerful God is. He rules as king over Israel. The skies show how powerful he is.

Psalms 68:34 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 68:34

Ascribe ye strength unto God
The Messiah; by asserting him to be the mighty God, even the Almighty; by attributing works of strength and power to him: such as the creation of all things; upholding all things in their being; the redemption and preservation of his people; the resurrection of the dead by applying to him, and exercising faith on him for spiritual strength, and giving him the glory of it: so the Targum,

``give the glory of strength to God.''

Moreover, this may be understood of ascribing dominion and power to him by the kingdoms of the earth, who are here addressed, when they shall be converted to him; and who, upon this enlargement of his kingdom, will be congratulated by his people, for taking to himself his great power and reigning, ( Revelation 11:15-17 ) ;

his excellency [is] over Israel;
the spiritual Israel, such who are Israelites indeed. Over these his glorious Majesty in his kingdom rules; they are subject to him, and acknowledge him for their King; and among them is his Shechinah, or divine Presence. Or over Israel, literally understood; when they shall, as at this time the prophecy refers to, be all called, converted, and saved: they shall seek the Lord their God, and David their King, and he shall be Prince over them;

and his strength [is] in the clouds;
which are round about him, the chariots in which he rides, and in which he shows his strength; by sending forth from thence the rain of his strength, the terrible lightning and thunder. In these he went up to heaven, and in these he will come again to judgment. They may be mystically understood of the ministers of the Gospel, especially in the latter day, who may be compared to clouds for their numbers, they will then be many; for their swiftness in moving to and fro, and spreading the Gospel; and for their being full of the doctrines of grace, comparable to rain; see ( Isaiah 5:6 ) . And the Lord's strength will be seen in them, who will greatly strengthen them to do their work; his strength will be made perfect in their weakness; the excellency of the power attending their ministrations, to the large conversion of sinners, will appear to be of God, and not of man.

Psalms 68:34 In-Context

32 Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord,
33 to him who rides across the highest heavens, the ancient heavens, who thunders with mighty voice.
34 Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the heavens.
35 You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!

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