Psalms 68:8
Psalms 68:8 in Multiple Translations
the earth shook and the heavens poured down rain before God, the One on Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.
The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
The earth trembled, The heavens also dropped rain at the presence of God: Yon Sinai trembled at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
The earth was shaking and the heavens were streaming, because God was present; even Sinai itself was moved before God, the God of Israel.
the earth quaked, and the heavens shook before God, the one of Sinai; before God, the God of Israel.
The earth shooke, and the heauens dropped at the presence of this God: euen Sinai was moued at the presence of God, euen the God of Israel.
The earth hath shaken, Yea, the heavens have dropped before God, This Sinai — before God, the God of Israel.
The earth trembled. The sky also poured down rain at the presence of the God of Sinai— at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.
After you did that, because when you, the God worshiped by us Israeli people, appeared to us at Sinai Mountain,, the earth shook, and rain poured down from the sky.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 68:8
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Psalms 68:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים
בְּ֭/צֵאתְ/ךָ
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
עַמֶּ֑/ךָ
בְּ/צַעְדְּ/ךָ֖
בִֽ/ישִׁימ֣וֹן
סֶֽלָה
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
בְּ֭/צֵאתְ/ךָ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
עַמֶּ֑/ךָ
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms | Suff
בְּ/צַעְדְּ/ךָ֖
tsâʻad
H6805
to march
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
בִֽ/ישִׁימ֣וֹן
yᵉshîymôwn
H3452
wilderness
Prep | N-ms
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
Selah
Part
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 68:8
אֱֽלֹהִ֗ים
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.
בְּ֭/צֵאתְ/ךָ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
עַמֶּ֑/ךָ
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
בְּ/צַעְדְּ/ךָ֖
tsâʻad
H6805
"to march"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This word means to march or step regularly, like pacing or striding. In the Bible, it can also mean to mount or hurl something. The KJV translates it as 'bring', 'go', or 'march'.
Definition: 1) to step, march, stride 1a) (Qal) to step, march 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to march
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: bring, go, march (through), run over. See also: Genesis 49:22; Psalms 68:8; Proverbs 7:8.
בִֽ/ישִׁימ֣וֹן
yᵉshîymôwn
H3452
"wilderness"
Prep | N-ms
Jeshimon, or wilderness, refers to a desolate or empty place, often a desert. It is a place of solitude and emptiness, as described in the Bible.
Definition: waste, wilderness, desert, desolate place
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: desert, Jeshimon, solitary, wilderness. See also: Numbers 21:20; 1 Samuel 26:3; Psalms 68:8.
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
"Selah"
Part
Selah is a musical term in the Bible that signals a pause or interruption in the music, like a rest in a song, often used in Psalms. It is a technical term that sets a moment for reflection and contemplation, as seen in Psalm 3:2.
Definition: § 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: Selah. See also: Psalms 3:3; Psalms 62:5; Psalms 3:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 68:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 68:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:8
- Sermons on Psalms 68:8
Context — God’s Enemies Are Scattered
6God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.
7O God, when You went out before Your people, when You marched through the wasteland, Selah
8the earth shook and the heavens poured down rain before God, the One on Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.
9You sent abundant rain, O God; You refreshed Your weary inheritance. 10Your flock settled therein; O God, from Your bounty You provided for the poor.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 19:18 | Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. |
| 2 | Exodus 19:16 | On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud was upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the ram’s horn went out, so that all the people in the camp trembled. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 5:23–25 | And when you heard the voice out of the darkness while the mountain was blazing with fire, all the heads of your tribes and your elders approached me, and you said, “Behold, the LORD our God has shown us His glory and greatness, and we have heard His voice out of the fire. Today we have seen that a man can live even if God speaks with him. But now, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us, and we will die, if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any longer. |
| 4 | Judges 5:4–5 | O LORD, when You went out from Seir, when You marched from the land of Edom, the earth trembled, the heavens poured out rain, and the clouds poured down water. The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. |
| 5 | Psalms 68:35 | O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God! |
| 6 | Psalms 77:18 | Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. |
| 7 | Isaiah 45:3 | I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. |
| 8 | Psalms 41:13 | Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen. |
| 9 | Hebrews 12:26 | At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” |
| 10 | Isaiah 64:3 | When You did awesome works that we did not expect, You came down, and the mountains trembled at Your presence. |
Psalms 68:8 Summary
Psalms 68:8 describes a powerful and amazing event where the earth shook and the heavens poured down rain, showing God's great power and presence. This event is connected to God's presence on Mount Sinai, where He gave the Law to the Israelites, as described in Exodus 19:16-19. Just like God cared for the Israelites in the wilderness, He cares for us today, providing for our needs and being present with us in times of trouble, as seen in Psalms 34:17-20 and Matthew 28:20. We can trust in God's love and care for us, just as the Israelites trusted in Him, and we can reflect His character in our own lives by showing love and compassion to those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the earth shaking and the heavens pouring down rain in Psalms 68:8?
This event is a display of God's power and presence, reminiscent of the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai, as described in Exodus 19:16-19, where the earth shook and there was thunder and lightning, and in Deuteronomy 33:2, where God's presence is accompanied by lightning and fire.
Who is the God of Israel being referred to in Psalms 68:8?
The God of Israel is the one true God, the Creator of the universe, who has a special covenant relationship with the people of Israel, as seen in Genesis 17:1-14 and Exodus 20:1-17.
What is the connection between the earth shaking and the heavens pouring down rain in Psalms 68:8?
The connection is that both are manifestations of God's power and presence, and they are closely tied to the idea of God's people being led through the wilderness and into the Promised Land, as described in Psalms 77:16-20 and Isaiah 43:2.
How does Psalms 68:8 relate to the rest of the chapter?
Psalms 68:8 is part of a larger section that describes God's power and presence in the world, and how He cares for His people, as seen in Psalms 68:6, where God settles the lonely in families, and in Psalms 68:10, where God provides for the poor.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced God's power and presence in my life, and how have I responded to those experiences?
- How can I, like the Israelites, trust in God's care and provision for me, even in difficult circumstances, as described in Psalms 23:4 and Jeremiah 29:11?
- What are some ways that I can, like God, show care and compassion to those around me who are lonely or in need, as seen in Matthew 25:31-46 and Galatians 6:2?
- How can I, in my daily life, reflect the character of God, who is both powerful and merciful, as described in Psalms 103:8 and Isaiah 30:18?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:8
The earth shook,.... Not only about Sinai, but in other places; see Psalms 114:1.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:8
O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march through the wilderness; Selah: -God's doings for His people in the wilderness; His giving them the law at Sinai; His sustaining
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:8
The earth; either, 1. Metonymically, the inhabitants of those parts of the earth, by comparing . Or, 2. Properly, by comparing . There was a great earthquake, as a token of God’ s dreadful presence. Dropped, i.e. poured down great showers, which accompanied those mighty thunders, as usually it doth. Was moved; or, dropped; which may be repeated out, of the former clause; was even melted or dissolved with fear. It is a poetical representation of the terribleness of God’ s appearance.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:8
Psalms 68:8 The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: [even] Sinai itself [was moved] at the presence of God, the God of Israel.Ver. 8. The earth shook, the heavens also dropped] Velut in sudorem soluti, as if they had been put into a sweat; in so terrible a manner was the law given, that God’ s fear might fall upon us, Exodus 20:18-21 As for the gospel, it is that rain of liberalities, Psalms 68:9, confiming God’ s inheritance when it is weary. Even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God] Some render it, a facie Dei huius Sinaici, a facie Dei, Die Israel. These two verses are taken out of Deborah’ s song, Judges 5:4-5.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:8
8. shook] R.V. trembled. dropped] Torrents of rain accompanied the thunders and lightnings. Cp. Psalms 77:17 f. at the presence of God] Cp. Psalms 68:1-4. even Sinai itself was moved] R.V., Even yon Sinai (trembled). The words yon Sinai come in somewhat abruptly here, while in Judges they follow quite naturally upon the clause “the mountains quaked.” A verb however can be supplied from the first line, and there is no need to alter the text. the God of Israel] The use of this title here is significant. It was from Sinai that the covenant-relation between Jehovah and His people dated. Cp. Exodus 24:8; Exodus 24:10.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:8
The earth shook - See Exodus 19:16-18. The heavens also dropped at the presence of God - That is, dropped down rain and food.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:8
8. The heavens… dropped—That is, distilled. The accusative of the thing “dropped,” namely, water, must be here understood.
Sermons on Psalms 68:8
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Going Up to Zion by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the presence of God in the worship of Israel. The people of Israel expected and called for a powerful manifestation of God |
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Si Interview of Ray Comfort by Ray Comfort | In this video, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share and discuss their ministry. They then share their personal journey of being led by God into p |
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The Preaching of George Whitefield by E.A. Johnston | The video is a sermon transcript about the preaching of George Whitefield, a renowned preacher in the 18th century. Whitefield had a powerful and captivating preaching style that k |
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The Leading of the Lord by George Warnock | In this sermon, the preacher discusses God's dealings with the saints and the importance of being a holy and cleansed people. He references the book of Job and the sayings of Elihu |
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The Awful Presence of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for individuals to turn their attention towards God and His message. He uses the story of Moses and the burning bush as an example |
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A Missional Encounter by Jackie Pullinger | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and the encounter with God on Mount Sinai. The people were afraid of approaching God because of His power and might. Howeve |
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The Holiness of God - Part 1 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the holiness of God and the need for reverence and sanctification in His presence. He refers to the story of Moses encountering God at the b |