Psalms 68:26
Psalms 68:26 in Multiple Translations
Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel.
Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.
Bless ye God in the congregations, Even the Lord, ye that are of the fountain of Israel.
Give praise to God in the great meeting; even the Lord, you who come from the fountain of Israel.
Praise God, everyone who has come to worship; praise the Lord, everyone who belongs to Israel.
Praise yee God in the assemblies, and the Lord, ye that are of the fountaine of Israel.
In assemblies bless ye God, The Lord — from the fountain of Israel.
“Bless God in the congregations, even the Lord in the assembly of Israel!”
Bless ye God in the congregations, even the LORD, from the fountain of Israel.
Let their habitation be made desolate: and let there be none to dwell in their tabernacles.
They are all singing, “You Israeli people, praise God when you gather together; praise Yahweh, all you who are descendants of Jacob!”
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Psalms 68:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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קִדְּמ֣וּ
שָׁ֭רִים
אַחַ֣ר
נֹגְנִ֑ים
בְּ/ת֥וֹךְ
עֲ֝לָמ֗וֹת
תּוֹפֵפֽוֹת
קִדְּמ֣וּ
qâdam
H6923
to meet
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
שָׁ֭רִים
shîyr
H7891
to sing
V-Qal
אַחַ֣ר
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep
נֹגְנִ֑ים
nâgan
H5059
to play
V-Qal
בְּ/ת֥וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms
עֲ֝לָמ֗וֹת
ʻalmâh
H5959
maiden
N-fp
תּוֹפֵפֽוֹת
tâphaph
H8608
to beat
V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 68:26
קִדְּמ֣וּ
qâdam
H6923
"to meet"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp
To meet or go before someone, often for help, as seen in the Bible when God meets his people in Exodus. This word can also mean to anticipate or hasten something. In the book of Psalms, it is used to describe God coming to the aid of his people.
Definition: 1) to meet, come or be in front, confront, go before 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to meet, confront, come to meet, receive 1a2) to go before, go in front, be in front 1a3) to lead, be beforehand, anticipate, forestall 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to come in front 1b2) to confront, anticipate
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: come (go, (flee)) before, [phrase] disappoint, meet, prevent. See also: Deuteronomy 23:5; Psalms 59:11; Psalms 17:13.
שָׁ֭רִים
shîyr
H7891
"to sing"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to sing, and it is used in the Bible to describe the act of singing, like when the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15. It can also refer to a singer or songstress. The Bible often mentions singing as a way to praise God.
Definition: 1) to sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sing 1a2) singer, songstresses (participle) 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to sing 1b2) singer, songstress (participle) 1c) (Hophal) to be sung
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: behold (by mistake for H7789 (שׁוּר)), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). See also: Exodus 15:1; Nehemiah 12:45; Psalms 7:1.
אַחַ֣ר
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
נֹגְנִ֑ים
nâgan
H5059
"to play"
V-Qal
This word means to play a musical instrument, especially a stringed one. In the Bible, it is used to describe musicians who play instruments, such as harps or lyres, to make music or sing songs.
Definition: 1) to play or strike strings, play a stringed instrument 1a) (Qal) 1a1) player (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to play 1b1a) player, minstrel (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: player on instruments, sing to the stringed instruments, melody, ministrel, play(-er, -ing). See also: 1 Samuel 16:16; 2 Kings 3:15; Psalms 33:3.
בְּ/ת֥וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
עֲ֝לָמ֗וֹת
ʻalmâh
H5959
"maiden"
N-fp
This word means a young, unmarried woman, often a virgin. It describes someone who is pure and innocent. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Mary and Rebekah.
Definition: 1) virgin, young woman 1a) of marriageable age 1b) maid or newly married
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: damsel, maid, virgin. See also: Genesis 24:43; Proverbs 30:19; Psalms 68:26.
תּוֹפֵפֽוֹת
tâphaph
H8608
"to beat"
V-Qal
This verb means to play a drum or tambourine, often used in celebrations or worship. In the Bible, it describes the sound of music and joyful noise, like the playing of timbrels. It is translated as taber or play with timbrels in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to play or sound the timbrel, beat, play upon, drum (on a timbrel or other object) 1a) (Qal) playing (participle) 1b) (Poel) beating (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: taber, play with timbrels. See also: Psalms 68:26; Nahum 2:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 68:26
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 68:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:26
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:26
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:26
- Sermons on Psalms 68:26
Context — God’s Enemies Are Scattered
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.
27There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali. 28Summon Your power, O God; show Your strength, O God, which You have exerted on our behalf.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 48:1 | “Listen to this, O house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel, who have descended from the line of Judah, who swear by the name of the LORD, who invoke the God of Israel— but not in truth or righteousness— |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 33:28 | So Israel dwells securely; the fountain of Jacob lives untroubled in a land of grain and new wine, where even the heavens drip with dew. |
| 3 | Psalms 26:12 | My feet stand on level ground; in the congregations I will bless the LORD. |
| 4 | Psalms 111:1 | Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 16:7–36 | On that day David first committed to Asaph and his brothers this song of thanksgiving to the LORD: “Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones. He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth. Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: ‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’ When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: ‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’ Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’ Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!” |
| 6 | Psalms 135:19–21 | O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD; O house of Levi, bless the LORD; you who fear the LORD, bless the LORD! Blessed be the LORD from Zion— He who dwells in Jerusalem. Hallelujah! |
| 7 | Proverbs 5:16 | Why should your springs flow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares? |
| 8 | Psalms 107:32 | Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders. |
Psalms 68:26 Summary
[This verse is calling us to publicly praise and worship God, not just in our private lives, but also in the presence of others. It's a reminder that our faith is not just a personal thing, but also a communal thing, as seen in Acts 2:47, where the early church was devoted to fellowship and worship. By blessing God in the great congregation, we are able to come together and express our gratitude and reverence for who He is and what He has done. We can do this by singing hymns and songs of praise, by sharing our testimonies and stories of God's faithfulness, and by simply telling others about the great things He has done in our lives, just like the Psalms 107:2, where we are told to 'give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, and His loving devotion endures forever'.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'bless God in the great congregation'?
This phrase means to publicly praise and worship God in a large gathering of people, as seen in Psalms 100:4, where we are called to 'enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise'
What is the 'fountain of Israel'?
The 'fountain of Israel' is a metaphorical expression referring to the source or origin of God's people, Israel, much like Jesus is called the 'fountain of living water' in Jeremiah 2:13
Why is it important to bless the LORD?
Blessing the LORD is a way of expressing our gratitude and reverence for who He is and what He has done, as commanded in Psalms 103:1-2, where we are told to 'bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name'
How can I apply this verse to my daily life?
You can apply this verse by making it a habit to publicly express your gratitude and praise to God, whether in a church gathering or in your daily conversations, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:25, where we are told not to forsake assembling together
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can bless God in my daily life, and how can I make sure to do it in the presence of others?
- How can I be a source of blessing to those around me, just like the 'fountain of Israel' is a source of life and nourishment?
- What are some things that God has done in my life that I can praise Him for, and how can I share those things with others?
- How can I make sure to prioritize worship and praise in my life, even when I'm not in a large gathering of people?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:26
Bless ye God in the congregations,.... This was what they said as they sung and played; they called upon the churches, and the members of them, and upon one another, to bless the Lord Jesus Christ,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:26
Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel. Bless ye God in the congregations, (even) the Lord, from the fountain of Israel - i:e., from the heart, not merely with the lips.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:26
Or, as it is rendered in our margin, and by many others, ye that are of or from the fountain of Israel, or Jacob, i.e. all ye people of Israel, who are called the fountain of Jacob, , and said to come forth out of the waters of Judah, , and consequently of Jacob or Israel. See also . And this sense seems to be confirmed by the following verse, wherein this fountain is distributed into its several streams, the tribes of Israel. But these words may be and are by some joined with the former, either thus, Bless— the Lord for the fountain of Israel, i.e. for that fountain which God hath opened to Israel for the purging away of sin and uncleanness, as it is expressed , even the blood and Spirit of Christ. and all those spiritual blessings which God confers upon his people in his sanctuary, and by his ordinances; which are oft compared to waters, as ; and to a fountain or well, as . See also . Or thus, Bless— the Lord who is of the fountain of Israel, i.e. who though he be the most high God, yet according to the flesh is descended from Israel, as is noted, . But the first sense seems most natural and easy.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:26
Psalms 68:26 Bless ye God in the congregations, [even] the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.Ver. 26. Bless ye God in the congregations] i.e. Catervatim ac turmatim, by troops and companies. Even the Lord from the fountain of Israel] That is, from the heart, say some, which is the true fountain of praising God. Others understand it as Christ, who is of the fountain of Israel, Romans 9:5; there are those who think that the study of the Hebrew tongue is here recommended to us. Reuchlin was wont to say, that the Latins drank out of cisterns, the Greeks out of ponds, but the Hebrews out of the fountain itself. Calvin and the most interpreters read the words, Ye that are of the fountain of Israel, springing out of his loins. See Deuteronomy 33:28 Isaiah 48:1; Isaiah 51:1.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:26
(26) Bless ye.—Apparently these words are part of the processional hymn. But in Judges 5:9 a similar outburst of praise appears to come from the poet. From the fountain of Israel.—A comparison with Isaiah 48:1; Isaiah 51:1, certainly allows us to understand this in the congregations sprung from the head waters (as we say) of the races, i.e., the patriarchal ancestors. At the same time if there were any mode of taking the words literally instead of figuratively it would be preferable.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:26
Verse 26. Bless ye God] This is what they sung.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:26
26. This verse is best regarded as a part of the processional hymn. Cp. Judges 5:2; Judges 5:9. from the fountain of Israel] Kay and Cheyne compare Psalms 118:26, Psalms 135:21, and suppose that ‘the fountain of Israel’ is the Temple. But it is better to render with R.V., and A.V. marg., (ye that are) of the fountain of Israel; the patriarch being regarded as the fountain-head from which the nation is derived. Cp. Isaiah 48:1, “O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah”; Psalms 51:1-2; and Deuteronomy 33:28. The address reminds them of the privileges of their ancestry. It is however possible that the preposition from is an accidental repetition of the initial letter of the word for ‘fountain,’ and should be omitted. ‘The fountain of Israel’ will then be the Lord Himself, the source of His people’s life. Cp.
Jeremiah 2:13; Jeremiah 17:13; Psalms 36:9. The P.B.V. (Great Bible, not Coverdale) Give thanks, O Israel, unto God the Lord in the congregations, from the ground of the heart appears to be due to a misunderstanding of Münster’s In congregalionibus benedicite deo atque domino ex origine (cordis) Israel, Israel being wrongly taken as a vocative.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:26
Bless ye God in the congregations - In the assemblages of the people; not only as individuals, but in solemn precessions; in triumphal marches; when the people are assembled together.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:26
26. From the fountain of Israel—That is, Ye who are of the fountain of Israel; of the pure Hebrew stock or ancestry.
Sermons on Psalms 68:26
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Isaiah (Part 1) - Introduction by Ron Bailey | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that God does not shy away from hopeless cases, despite our limited resources and narrow hearts. He highlights how God speaks to nations and |
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The Beginning by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the overwhelming love of God and the impossibility of containing it. He describes how when people praise and worship God, they are joined to |
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The Third Commandment by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the gravity of the Third Commandment, which instructs believers not to take the name of the Lord in vain. He explains that this commandment calls for sincere, |
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Homily 9 on the Acts of the Apostles by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of refraining from swearing oaths, highlighting the seriousness of invoking God as a witness in trivial matters and the need to show r |
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Rev. 14:3. the Church Dwelling Alone by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the Church's unique position in the world, drawing parallels between Israel's separation and the Church's calling to dwell alone. He explains that the Chu |
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Dwelling Safely Apart by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of dwelling safely apart from the world, highlighting that true safety comes from separating ourselves from sinners and compromising influen |
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Genuine or Fake by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on the importance of wholehearted commitment to God, drawing parallels between the half-hearted worship of Judah in the Old Testament and the lukewarm attitudes |