Psalms 68:24
Psalms 68:24 in Multiple Translations
They have seen Your procession, O God— the march of my God and King into the sanctuary.
They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.
They have seen thy goings, O God, Even the goings of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.
We see your going, O God: even the going of my God, my King, into the holy place.
People watch your processions, God—the processions of my God and King as they go into the Temple.
They haue seene, O God, thy goings, the goings of my God, and my King, which art in the Sanctuarie.
They have seen Thy goings, O God, Goings of my God, my king, in the sanctuary.
They have seen your processions, God, even the processions of my God, my King, into the sanctuary.
They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.
Let their eyes be darkened that they see not; and their back bend thou down always.
God, many people see you march triumphantly into your sacred temple, celebrating that you have defeated your enemies. You march like a king does, and a large crowd walks with you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 68:24
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Psalms 68:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְמַ֤עַן
תִּֽמְחַ֥ץ
רַגְלְ/ךָ֗
בְּ֫/דָ֥ם
לְשׁ֥וֹן
כְּלָבֶ֑י/ךָ
מֵ/אֹיְבִ֥ים
מִנֵּֽ/הוּ
לְמַ֤עַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep
תִּֽמְחַ֥ץ
mâchats
H4272
to wound
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
רַגְלְ/ךָ֗
regel
H7272
foot
N-fs | Suff
בְּ֫/דָ֥ם
dâm
H1818
blood
Prep | N-ms
לְשׁ֥וֹן
lâshôwn
H3956
tongue
N-cs
כְּלָבֶ֑י/ךָ
keleb
H3611
dog
N-mp | Suff
מֵ/אֹיְבִ֥ים
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
Prep | V-Qal
מִנֵּֽ/הוּ
min
H4480
from
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 68:24
לְמַ֤עַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
תִּֽמְחַ֥ץ
mâchats
H4272
"to wound"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to severely wound or shatter something, like in Psalm 38:5 where David describes his emotional pain. It implies a violent or forceful action, causing harm or destruction. In the Bible, it is often used to describe physical harm.
Definition: 1) to smite through, shatter, wound severely 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shatter 1a2) shattering (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: dip, pierce (through), smite (through), strike through, wound. See also: Numbers 24:8; Job 26:12; Psalms 18:39.
רַגְלְ/ךָ֗
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fs | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
בְּ֫/דָ֥ם
dâm
H1818
"blood"
Prep | N-ms
Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.
Definition: 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 295 OT verses. KJV: blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. See also: Genesis 4:10; Numbers 19:5; Psalms 5:7.
לְשׁ֥וֹן
lâshôwn
H3956
"tongue"
N-cs
The tongue, used for eating, speaking, or describing a language. In the Bible, it appears in many books, including Genesis 11:1 and Acts 2:4.
Definition: : tongue/words 1) tongue 1a) tongue (of men) 1a1) tongue (literal) 1a2) tongue (organ of speech) 1b) language 1c) tongue (of animals) 1d) tongue (of fire) 1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped)
Usage: Occurs in 115 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] babbler, bay, [phrase] evil speaker, language, talker, tongue, wedge. See also: Genesis 10:5; Psalms 126:2; Psalms 5:10.
כְּלָבֶ֑י/ךָ
keleb
H3611
"dog"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means dog, but it can also refer to someone who is despised or considered lowly. It is sometimes used to describe a male prostitute in a pagan context. The word appears in various books, including Exodus and Deuteronomy.
Definition: 1) dog 1a) dog (literal) 1b) contempt or abasement (fig.) 1c) of pagan sacrifice 1d) of male cult prostitute (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: dog. See also: Exodus 11:7; 2 Kings 8:13; Psalms 22:17.
מֵ/אֹיְבִ֥ים
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
Prep | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
מִנֵּֽ/הוּ
min
H4480
"from"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
Study Notes — Psalms 68:24
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 68:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:24
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:24
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:24
- Sermons on Psalms 68:24
Context — God’s Enemies Are Scattered
22The Lord said, “I will retrieve them from Bashan, I will bring them up from the depths of the sea,
23that your foot may be dipped in the blood of your foes— the tongues of your dogs in the same.”
24They have seen Your procession, O God— the march of my God and King into the sanctuary.
25The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. 26Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 63:2 | So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 6:12–17 | Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing. When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn. As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 15:16–24 | David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals. Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth. And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith. Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music because he was highly skilled. Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark. Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark. |
| 4 | Psalms 24:7–10 | Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts— He is the King of Glory. Selah |
| 5 | Psalms 47:5–7 | God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD with the sound of the horn. Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is King of all the earth; sing profound praises to Him. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 13:8 | David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. |
Psalms 68:24 Summary
This verse is talking about a big celebration where God's people come together to worship and praise Him as He marches into the sanctuary. It's like a big parade, but instead of just people, it's God Himself who is at the center of it all, as seen in Psalms 68:24. The people are singing, playing music, and dancing, all to honor God and celebrate His power and presence (Psalms 100:4, 2 Samuel 6:1-19). This reminds us that our worship should be a joyful celebration of God's love and presence in our lives, and that we should come together as a community to praise and honor Him, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:25.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the procession of God into the sanctuary?
The procession of God into the sanctuary is a celebration of God's power and presence, as seen in Psalms 68:24, where the people witness the march of their God and King into the sanctuary, similar to the grand procession of the Ark of the Covenant in 2 Samuel 6:1-19.
Who is participating in this procession?
The procession involves the people of God, including singers, musicians, and maidens playing tambourines, as mentioned in Psalms 68:25, all coming together to worship and praise God.
What is the significance of the sanctuary in this context?
The sanctuary represents the dwelling place of God among His people, as seen in Exodus 25:8, and the procession into the sanctuary signifies God's presence and glory among His people, as promised in Ezekiel 37:27.
How does this verse relate to our worship today?
This verse reminds us that our worship should be a celebration of God's power and presence, as seen in Psalms 68:24, and that we should come together as a community to praise and honor God, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:25 and Psalms 100:4.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to witness the procession of God into my life, and how can I prepare my heart to receive Him?
- How can I participate in the grand procession of God's people, and what role can I play in worshiping and praising Him?
- What are some ways that I can experience the presence and glory of God in my daily life, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for Him?
- How can I use my gifts and talents to contribute to the celebration of God's power and presence, as seen in Psalms 68:25?
- What are some ways that I can honor God as my King, as declared in Psalms 68:24, and live a life that reflects His glory and majesty?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:24
They have seen thy goings, O God,.... In saving his people, and destroying his enemies; [even] the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary; the walk and conversation of Christ, when he was made
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:24
They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary. They have seen. The crowding spectators have seen, as distinguished from those forming the procession.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:24
They have seen: it is an indefinite expression; men saw and observed it, thy people to their comfort, and thine enemies with terror and astonishment. Thy goings; either, 1. How thou didst march before them through the Red Sea and the wilderness, even until thou didst bring them into Canaan, and afterward, as occasion was, and how thou didst subdue their enemies before them. Or rather, 2. The procession of the ark to Zion, the solemnity whereof is particularly described in the following verses. In the sanctuary; or, in holiness; for it was not a light and carnal, but a holy pomp; or, in the holy place; as the ark, in and with which God is supposed to go, might very fitly and truly be called. Or into the sanctuary, or holy tabernacle, prepared for it; whither the ark was now going.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:24
Psalms 68:24 They have seen thy goings, O God; [even] the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.Ver. 24. They have seen thy goings, O God] Namely, the holy manner of conducting the ark with even and proportionable restings and settings down (Diod.). See 2 Samuel 6:13. The ark is here and elsewhere called God, because a symbol of his special presence. When we are called to hear God’ s word, and pray publicly, though we see not God, yet we may see his goings Deus enim ipse chorum agit, et primas tenet in illo incessu (Vatab.). Of my God, my King] David, though he were a king, yet held himself but God’ s mandatory, or substitute.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:24
(24-27) These hopes of national deliverance are kept alive in the worship of the sanctuary, which the poet now proceeds to describe. A solemn procession advances to the Temple, and we have a description of it by one evidently as interested in this ritual as familiar with it.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:24
Verse 24. They have seen thy goings] These kings of the Amorites have seen thy terrible majesty in their discomfiture, and the slaughter of their subjects.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:24
24–27. These verses describe a solemn procession of thanksgiving to the Temple. But is it past, present, or future? Delitzsch is right when he says that it is “not the rejoicing over a victory lately won, not the rejoicing over the deliverance at the Red Sea in the days of old, but the rejoicing of Israel when it shall have seen the judicial and redemptive act of its God and King.” It is an ‘ideal’ description. The poet’s imagination springs forward to the great celebration of the victory described in Psalms 68:21-23. It rises before his eyes as an actual fact.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:24
They have seen thy goings, O God - That is, the lookers on in the solemn procession referred to in Psalms 68:25; or, in other words, Thy goings have been attended by pomp and magnificence, and have been witnessed by multitudes.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:24
24. They have seen—That is, The people at large, the nations.
Sermons on Psalms 68:24
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Ark of the Covenant - Part 4 by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking the truth of God's word rather than being entertained by inspirational talks. He criticizes the tendency of Christ |
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(The Ark of the Covenant) 5. Entering Jerusalem by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how often Christians rely on worldly methods and strategies to promote their faith and achieve success. He emphasizes that these methods are o |
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A Guiding Voice in the Storm by Carter Conlon | The sermon titled 'A Guiding Voice in the Storm' based on Acts chapter 27 emphasizes the importance of seeking God's direction and being a guiding voice in the midst of societal st |
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The Ark of God by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into the story of David and the ark of God, highlighting the consequences of mishandling holy things, the importance of obedience over sacrifice, and the need fo |
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Necessity of Seeing Jesus as King by David Smithers | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of how surrendering their heart to God allowed the word of God to have a deeper impact on their life. They emphasize the im |
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Jap-04 True Fellowship by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of feeling burdened and convicted to confess their faults in church. They emphasize the importance of confession in buildin |
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So That We Might Become the Righteousness of God by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the anticipation of the second part of the story of God's plan for salvation. He describes the scene of Jesus, the Son of God, being crucifi |