Psalms 68:29
Psalms 68:29 in Multiple Translations
Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts.
Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.
Because of thy temple at Jerusalem Kings shall bring presents unto thee.
Out of your Temple in Jerusalem.
Because of your Temple in Jerusalem, kings bring tribute to you.
Out of thy Temple vpon Ierusalem: and Kings shall bring presents vnto thee.
Because of Thy temple at Jerusalem, To Thee do kings bring a present.
Because of your temple at Jerusalem, kings shall bring presents to you.
Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents to thee.
Let them be blotted out of the book of the living; and with the just let them not be written.
Show that power from your temple in Jerusalem, where kings bring gifts to you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 68:29
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Psalms 68:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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צִוָּ֥ה
אֱלֹהֶ֗י/ךָ
עֻ֫זֶּ֥/ךָ
עוּזָּ֥/ה
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ז֝֗וּ
פָּעַ֥לְתָּ
לָּֽ/נוּ
צִוָּ֥ה
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
אֱלֹהֶ֗י/ךָ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
עֻ֫זֶּ֥/ךָ
ʻôz
H5797
strength
N-ms | Suff
עוּזָּ֥/ה
ʻâzaz
H5810
be strong
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
ז֝֗וּ
zûw
H2098
this
Rel
פָּעַ֥לְתָּ
pâʻal
H6466
to work
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
לָּֽ/נוּ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 68:29
צִוָּ֥ה
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
אֱלֹהֶ֗י/ךָ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
עֻ֫זֶּ֥/ךָ
ʻôz
H5797
"strength"
N-ms | Suff
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
עוּזָּ֥/ה
ʻâzaz
H5810
"be strong"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
This verb means to be strong or prevail, and can also mean to make something firm. It's used in the Bible to describe God strengthening someone or someone becoming strong. The KJV translates it as 'harden' or 'strengthen'.
Definition: 1) to be strong 1a) (Qal) to be strong, prevail 1b) (Hiphil) to make firm, strengthen
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen (self), be strong. See also: Judges 3:10; Proverbs 7:13; Psalms 9:20.
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
ז֝֗וּ
zûw
H2098
"this"
Rel
Similar to H2097, this word is used to identify something, as in Exodus 32:1 where the people say 'this is your god'. It's a way of saying 'this' or 'that', often to point out a specific thing or person.
Definition: demons pron 1) this, such rel pron 2) (of) which, (of) whom
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: that, this, [idiom] wherein, which, whom. See also: Exodus 15:13; Psalms 32:8; Psalms 9:16.
פָּעַ֥לְתָּ
pâʻal
H6466
"to work"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
To work or do something is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, often used to describe habitual or systematic actions. It can also mean to make or practise something.
Definition: 1) to do, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do 1a2) to make
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: commit, (evil-) do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er). See also: Exodus 15:17; Psalms 59:3; Psalms 5:6.
לָּֽ/נוּ
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Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Psalms 68:29
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- Context
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- Psalms 68:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:29
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:29
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:29
- Sermons on Psalms 68:29
Context — God’s Enemies Are Scattered
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.
29Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts.
30Rebuke the beast in the reeds, the herd of bulls among the calves of the nations, until it submits, bringing bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war. 31Envoys will arrive from Egypt; Cush will stretch out her hands to God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 10:10 | Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again was such an abundance of spices brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon. |
| 2 | Psalms 76:11 | Make and fulfill your vows to the LORD your God; let all the neighboring lands bring tribute to Him who is to be feared. |
| 3 | Isaiah 60:6–11 | Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house. Who are these who fly like clouds, like doves to their shelters? Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you. Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy. Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. |
| 4 | Psalms 45:12 | The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. |
| 5 | Isaiah 60:16–17 | You will drink the milk of nations and nurse at the breasts of royalty; you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 29:3 | Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: |
| 7 | Isaiah 18:7 | At that time gifts will be brought to the LORD of Hosts— from a people tall and smooth-skinned, from a people widely feared, from a powerful nation of strange speech, whose land is divided by rivers— to Mount Zion, the place of the Name of the LORD of Hosts. |
| 8 | Ezra 7:13–28 | I hereby decree that any volunteers among the Israelites in my kingdom, including the priests and Levites, may go up with you to Jerusalem. You are sent by the king and his seven counselors to evaluate Judah and Jerusalem according to the Law of your God, which is in your hand. Moreover, you are to take with you the silver and gold that the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem, together with all the silver and gold you may find in all the province of Babylon, as well as the freewill offerings of the people and priests to the house of their God in Jerusalem. With this money, therefore, you are to buy as many bulls, rams, and lambs as needed, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings, and offer them on the altar at the house of your God in Jerusalem. You and your brothers may do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God. You must deliver to the God of Jerusalem all the articles given to you for the service of the house of your God. And if anything else is needed for the house of your God that you may have occasion to supply, you may pay for it from the royal treasury. I, King Artaxerxes, decree to all the treasurers west of the Euphrates: Whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven, may require of you, it must be provided promptly, up to a hundred talents of silver, a hundred cors of wheat, a hundred baths of wine, a hundred baths of olive oil, and salt without limit. Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven must be done diligently for His house. For why should wrath fall on the realm of the king and his sons? And be advised that you have no authority to impose tribute, duty, or toll on any of the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God. And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God which you possess, are to appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people west of the Euphrates—all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach these laws to anyone who does not know them. If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, let a strict judgment be executed against him, whether death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment. Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, and who has shown me favor before the king, his counselors, and all his powerful officials. And because the hand of the LORD my God was upon me, I took courage and gathered the leaders of Israel to return with me. |
| 9 | Psalms 72:10–11 | May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. |
| 10 | Nehemiah 2:8 | And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. |
Psalms 68:29 Summary
This verse is saying that because of God's special presence in the temple in Jerusalem, kings from other countries will come to bring Him gifts and worship Him. This is a picture of what will happen when God's kingdom is fully established, and all nations will come to recognize and worship Him (as seen in Isaiah 2:2-3). It's a reminder that God is the King of all kings, and He deserves our worship and submission. We can apply this to our own lives by recognizing God's sovereignty and submitting to Him, and by bringing our own 'gifts' to Him, such as our time and talents, as a way of worshiping and honoring Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the temple in Jerusalem in Psalms 68:29?
The temple represents God's dwelling place among His people, and its presence is a symbol of His power and presence, as seen in Psalms 132:13-14, where God chose Jerusalem as His resting place.
Why would kings bring gifts to God?
Kings would bring gifts to God as an act of worship and submission, recognizing God's sovereignty over all nations, similar to what is described in Psalms 72:10-11, where kings bring tribute to the Messiah.
Is this verse talking about a future event or a past one?
This verse is likely prophetic, looking forward to a time when God's kingdom is established, and all nations will come to worship Him, as described in Isaiah 2:2-3 and Micah 4:1-2.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger section in Psalms 68 that celebrates God's power and victory, and it looks forward to a time when all nations will acknowledge and worship Him, as seen in the surrounding verses, such as Psalms 68:28, which summons God's power, and Psalms 68:30-31, which describe the submission of nations.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can bring 'gifts' to God in my own life, such as my time, talents, or resources?
- How can I recognize and submit to God's sovereignty in my own life, just like the kings in this verse?
- What are some ways I can be a part of spreading God's kingdom and bringing people to worship Him?
- How can I balance the idea of God's power and strength with the idea of His love and mercy, as seen in this verse and the surrounding context?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:29
Because of thy temple at Jerusalem,.... Not the material temple there, which was not in being in David's time, but was built by his son, and destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar; and though it was rebuilt by
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:29
Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:29
Thy temple; either, 1. The old tabernacle which then was; which is oft called by this name. But that was now at Gibeon, not at Jerusalem. Or rather, 2. The temple which Solomon should build, which David knew should be very magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries, as he saith, ; and such as would command esteem and reverence even from heathenish princes and people, and that not only for its most splendid and glorious structure, but especially for the wonderful works of the God of that temple wrought by him on the behalf of his people, and in answer to the prayers made in the temple; of which see . Kings; kings of the Gentiles; which was done in part in the times of Solomon and Hezekiah, ,24,25 , and afterwards by others; but more fully when the Lord Christ was come into his temple, according to that prophecy, , and had built a better temple instead of it, even the Christian church, to which the kings and nations of the earth were to flow in great abundance, according to the tenor of many prophecies in the Old Testament.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:29
Psalms 68:29 Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.Ver. 29. Because of thy temple] Or, out of thy temple at Jerusalem, q.d. strengthen us out of thy temple, out of the fulness that is in thy Son, thereby typified. Shall kings bring presents unto thee]
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:29
(29) Kings.—This verse is a strong argument for referring the psalm either to the time of the rebuilding of the Temple, or its re-dedication after the pollution by Antiochus Epiphanes.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:29
29. Because of thy temple at Jerusalem] To the age of the Return the restored Temple was the visible symbol and proof that Jehovah had come back to His ancient dwelling-place (Psalms 122:9). It was to be the occasion and the centre of fresh homage. Cp. Isaiah 60:7 ff; Isaiah 66:20; Haggai 2:7; Zechariah 2:11 ff; Zechariah 6:15; Zechariah 8:21 ff. From thy temple however is a more natural rendering than because of thy temple; and it is possible that the words should be joined with the preceding verse—either thus, thou that hast wrought for us out of thy temple; or better still, shew thyself strong, thou who hast wrought for us, out of My temple[32]; cp. Psalms 110:2. The next line will then begin: Up to Jerusalem shall kings &c. [32] The pausal form of the word ξֵ ?δֵ ?ιλָ ?μֶ ?κָ out of thy temple, looks like the trace of a tradition that the verses were once so divided.bring presents] A phrase used only in Psalms 76:11; Isaiah 18:7, of bringing solemn tribute to God.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:29
Because of thy temple at Jerusalem - The word rendered “temple” here properly means a palace; then, the abode of God considered as a king, or his residence as a king.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:29
29. From this to Psalms 68:31 the effect upon the nations produced by this display of the majesty and grace of God in Israel is recorded, (comp.
Sermons on Psalms 68:29
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On Prayer, Homily 4 by St. Theophan the Recluse | St. Theophan the Recluse emphasizes the importance of prayer and its connection to other virtues, comparing prayer to a perfume that requires a vessel of virtue to contain it. He h |
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"When Thou Vowest a Vow, Defer Not to Pay It" by Timothy Tow | Timothy Tow preaches about the seriousness of making vows to God, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling them once spoken, as seen in the stories of Jephthah and Hannah. He share |
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Surprises at the Birth of Christ by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the possibility of the preaching of the word of God happening today. He emphasizes that for this to occur, a person must genuinely desire to |
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The Consecration of Earth's Gold and Silver. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the future glory of the Church and the significance of consecrating earthly wealth to Christ. He reflects on the transformation of Tyre from a prosperous |
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Psalm 45 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the beauty and majesty of Christ as the spiritual Bridegroom, emphasizing the believer's fervent commendation of Jesus and the eloquence in expressing due pra |
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Acceptable Present to the Lord of Hosts by J.C. Philpot | Joseph Philpot preaches about the nature of the present that is brought to the Lord of hosts, describing a people who are scattered, peeled, meted out, trodden under foot, and whos |
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Conference 1989-01 ~ Nehemiah 1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of accountability in the service of the Lord. He references chapter five, verses one through three, to highlight the need for |