Psalms 68:34

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Psalms 68:34 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Ascribe the power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose strength is in the skies.

King James Version KJV

Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.

American Standard Version ASV

Ascribe ye strength unto God: His excellency is over Israel, And his strength is in the skies.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Make clear that strength is God's: he is lifted up over Israel, and his power is in the clouds.

Free Bible Version FBV

Let everyone know of God's power: how his majesty extends over Israel, how his strength is revealed in the heavens.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Ascribe the power to God: for his maiestie is vpon Israel, and his strength is in the cloudes.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Ascribe ye strength to God, Over Israel [is] His excellency, and His strength in the clouds.

World English Bible WEB

Ascribe strength to God! His excellency is over Israel, his strength is in the skies.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Ascribe ye strength to God: his excellence is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

For the Lord hath heard the poor: and hath not despised his prisoners.

Translation for Translators T4T

Proclaim that God is very powerful; he is the king that rules over Israel, and in the skies he also shows that he is powerful.

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Psalms 68:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB לָ֭/רֹכֵב בִּ/שְׁמֵ֣י שְׁמֵי קֶ֑דֶם הֵ֥ן יִתֵּ֥ן בְּ֝/קוֹל/וֹ ק֣וֹל עֹֽז

לָ֭/רֹכֵב râkab H7392 to ride Prep | V-Qal

בִּ/שְׁמֵ֣י shâmayim H8064 heaven Prep | N-mp

שְׁמֵי shâmayim H8064 heaven N-mp

קֶ֑דֶם qedem H6924 front N-ms

הֵ֥ן hên H2005 look! Part

יִתֵּ֥ן nâthan H5414 to give V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

בְּ֝/קוֹל/וֹ qôwl H6963 voice Prep | N-ms | Suff

ק֣וֹל qôwl H6963 voice N-ms

עֹֽז ʻôz H5797 strength N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 68:34

לָ֭/רֹכֵב râkab H7392 "to ride" Prep | V-Qal

This Hebrew verb means to ride an animal or vehicle, and can also mean to place someone or something on a horse or chariot. It is used to describe riding horses or chariots in the Bible.

Definition: 1) to mount and ride, ride 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mount, mount and sit or ride 1a2) to ride, be riding 1a3) rider (subst) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to ride, cause to (mount and) ride 1b2) to cause to draw (plough, etc) 1b3) to cause to ride upon (fig)

Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: bring (on (horse-) back), carry, get (oneself) up, on (horse-) back, put, (cause to, make to) ride (in a chariot, on, -r), set. See also: Genesis 24:61; 2 Kings 23:30; Psalms 18:11.

בִּ/שְׁמֵ֣י shâmayim H8064 "heaven" Prep | N-mp

The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.

Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)

Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.

שְׁמֵי shâmayim H8064 "heaven" N-mp

The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.

Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.

קֶ֑דֶם qedem H6924 "front" N-ms

The front or east direction, often used to describe a location or time, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it describes the direction of the temple. It can also mean something is ancient or from the past, like the stories in Genesis.

Definition: : east 1) east, antiquity, front, that which is before, aforetime 1a) front, from the front or east, in front, mount of the East 1b) ancient time, aforetime, ancient, from of old, earliest time 1c) anciently, of old (adverb) 1d) beginning 1e) east

Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare H6926 (קִדְמָה). See also: Genesis 2:8; Nehemiah 12:46; Psalms 44:2.

הֵ֥ן hên H2005 "look!" Part

An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.

Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)

Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.

יִתֵּ֥ן nâthan H5414 "to give" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.

Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon

Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.

בְּ֝/קוֹל/וֹ qôwl H6963 "voice" Prep | N-ms | Suff

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.

ק֣וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

עֹֽז ʻôz H5797 "strength" N-ms

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.

Study Notes — Psalms 68:34

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Context
Cross References
Psalms 68:34 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:34
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:34
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:34
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:34
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:34
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:34
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:34
Sermons on Psalms 68:34

Context — God’s Enemies Are Scattered

32Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord— Selah 33to Him who rides upon the highest heavens of old; behold, His mighty voice resounds.

34Ascribe the power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose strength is in the skies.

35O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Revelation 19:6	And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.
2	2 Peter 1:17	For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
3	1 Chronicles 16:28–29	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;
4	Psalms 150:1	Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens.
5	Psalms 29:1–2	Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.
6	Psalms 96:6–8	Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary. 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 enter His courts.
7	Deuteronomy 33:26	“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.

Psalms 68:34 Summary

Psalms 68:34 reminds us to acknowledge God's power and majesty, recognizing that His strength is beyond our earthly limitations. This means we should trust in Him completely, just as Psalms 37:3-4 encourages us to trust in the Lord and do good, knowing He will take care of us. By ascribing power to God, we humble ourselves and acknowledge His sovereignty, which is a fundamental part of our worship and relationship with Him, as seen in Romans 11:33-36, where we are called to trust in God's wisdom and power.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to ascribe power to God?

Ascribing power to God means acknowledging and declaring that He is the source of all strength and authority, as seen in Psalms 68:34 and supported by verses like Jeremiah 32:17, which reminds us that nothing is too difficult for God.

Why is God's majesty specifically mentioned as being over Israel?

God's majesty over Israel signifies His special relationship and covenant with the nation, as outlined in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, and highlights His sovereign care and protection over His people.

How does God's strength being in the skies relate to our everyday lives?

The fact that God's strength is in the skies, as mentioned in Psalms 68:34, indicates His omnipotence and ability to transcend earthly limitations, a concept also explored in Psalms 103:11, which reminds us of the vastness of God's love and care.

What does this verse teach us about worshiping God?

This verse teaches us that our worship should be rooted in a deep understanding and acknowledgment of God's power and majesty, as seen in Psalms 95:6, which encourages us to come before Him with thanksgiving and praise.

Reflection Questions

In what ways can I acknowledge and declare God's power in my daily life, especially when faced with challenges?
How does recognizing God's majesty over all things impact my trust in Him during difficult times?
What are some ways I can reflect on God's strength being in the skies and apply that to my own sense of weakness or limitation?
How can I incorporate the concept of ascribing power to God into my personal worship and prayer life?

Gill's Exposition on 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;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:34

Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah: -All the kingdoms of the earth are exhorted to praise the God of Israel (Psalms 66:1). Verse 32,33.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:34

Ascribe ye strength unto God; acknowledge that he is mighty and able to do whatsoever he pleaseth for his people, or against his and their enemies. His excellency; his excellent power and goodness. Is over Israel; dwells among them, and is employed for them, as occasion requires. He is indeed the universal Lord of the whole heaven and earth, but in a special and excellent manner he is the God of Israel. In the clouds; or, in the heavens, He hath two dwellings and thrones, the one in his church and people, and the other in heaven. See .

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:34

Psalms 68:34 Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency [is] over Israel, and his strength [is] in the clouds.Ver. 34. Ascribe ye strength unto God] The high thunderer, υψιβρεμετης (Altitonans); acknowledge your own nothingness, submit to his government. His excellency is over Israel, and his strength, &c.] i.e. His glory shineth no less in Israel than the thunder roareth in the clouds.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:34

Verse 34. His strength is in the clouds.] This refers to the bursting, rattling, and pounding of thunder and lightning; for all nations have observed that this is an irresistible agent; and even the most enlightened have looked on it as an especial manifestation of the power and sovereignty of God.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:34

34. Ascribe &c.] Lit. as in Psalms 29:1, give. Acknowledge by the tribute of your praises the power which is His and which He exercises in the world. His excellency, or majesty, is over Israel to protect and bless, and his strength is in the skies, supreme not on earth alone, but throughout the universe. This and the last verse are based upon Deuteronomy 32:26, “There is none like God (El), O Jeshurun, Who rideth upon the heavens as thy help, And in his excellency on the skies.”

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:34

Ascribe ye strength unto God - literally, “give.” That is, Acknowledge him as a God of power. Recognise his omnipotence in your worship. See the notes at Psalms 29:1.

Sermons on Psalms 68:34

	Sermon	Description
	Attributes of God (Series 2): The Omnipotence of God by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher discusses three propositions about God's power. The first proposition is that God has power, which is evident in the creation of the world. The preache
	The Greatness of God by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a mother who takes her young child to the beach to escape the monotony of housework. As the mother reads, she occasionally looks up to check
	Revelation Overview Pt. 6 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of debt and how it can trap individuals. He then transitions to the book of Revelation, specifically chapter 19, where the church
	Knowledge of the Word by Vance Havner	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the promise of the Lord's return. He criticizes the church for focusing on building the kingdom on earth instead of eagerly
	(Common Market) the Finish by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the signs of the end times and the coming of the Lord. He mentions the development of the common market and the possibility of a number being
	John the Baptist by Ernest Barker	In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a friend who proclaimed himself as a citizen of heaven. He emphasizes the importance of being a witness for God and seizing every o
	Yosemite Bible Conference 1996-04 More Like Christ by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the speaker expresses his dislike for Christmas and wishes that people would wake up to the perceived wastefulness of the holiday. He then shares about prayer meeti