Psalms 68:11
Psalms 68:11 in Multiple Translations
The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it:
The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.
The Lord giveth the word: The women that publish the tidings are a great host.
The Lord gives the word; great is the number of the women who make it public.
The Lord gives the command, and a great army of women spread the good news.
The Lord gaue matter to the women to tell of the great armie.
The Lord doth give the saying, The female proclaimers [are] a numerous host.
The Lord announced the word. The ones who proclaim it are a great company.
The LORD gave the word: great was the company of those that published it .
And I covered my soul in fasting: and it was made a reproach to me.
The Lord gave a message, and many women took that message to other places.
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חַיָּתְ/ךָ֥
יָֽשְׁבוּ
בָ֑/הּ
תָּ֤כִ֥ין
בְּ/טוֹבָתְ/ךָ֖
לֶ/עָנִ֣י
אֱלֹהִֽים
חַיָּתְ/ךָ֥
chay
H2416
alive
N-fs | Suff
יָֽשְׁבוּ
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בָ֑/הּ
Prep | Suff
תָּ֤כִ֥ין
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
בְּ/טוֹבָתְ/ךָ֖
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Prep | Adj | Suff
לֶ/עָנִ֣י
ʻânîy
H6041
afflicted
Prep | Adj
אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 68:11
חַיָּתְ/ךָ֥
chay
H2416
"alive"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
יָֽשְׁבוּ
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בָ֑/הּ
""
Prep | Suff
תָּ֤כִ֥ין
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
בְּ/טוֹבָתְ/ךָ֖
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Prep | Adj | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
לֶ/עָנִ֣י
ʻânîy
H6041
"afflicted"
Prep | Adj
This word describes someone who is depressed, humble, or weak, often due to difficult circumstances, as described in the Psalms and other biblical books.
Definition: 1) poor, afflicted, humble, wretched 1a) poor, needy 1b) poor and weak 1c) poor, weak, afflicted, wretched 1d) humble, lowly
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: afflicted, humble, lowly, needy, poor. See also: Exodus 22:24; Psalms 88:16; Psalms 9:13.
אֱלֹהִֽים
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 68:11
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- Psalms 68:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:11
- Sermons on Psalms 68:11
Context — God’s Enemies Are Scattered
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.
11The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it:
12“Kings and their armies flee in haste; she who waits at home divides the plunder. 13Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her feathers with shimmering gold.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 15:20 | Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. |
| 2 | Psalms 40:3 | He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. |
| 3 | Exodus 17:9–16 | So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.” Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Write this on a scroll as a reminder and recite it to Joshua, because I will utterly blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven.” And Moses built an altar and named it The LORD Is My Banner. “Indeed,” he said, “a hand was lifted up toward the throne of the LORD. The LORD will war against Amalek from generation to generation.” |
| 4 | Exodus 14:15 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to go forward. |
| 5 | Psalms 68:25 | The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines. |
| 6 | Revelation 19:13 | He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. |
| 7 | Judges 4:6–31 | She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “Surely the LORD, the God of Israel, is commanding you: ‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, taking with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun. And I will draw out Sisera the commander of Jabin’s army, his chariots, and his troops to the River Kishon, and I will deliver him into your hand.’” Barak said to her, “If you will go with me, I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go.” “I will certainly go with you,” Deborah replied, “but the road you are taking will bring you no honor, because the LORD will be selling Sisera into the hand of a woman.” So Deborah got up and went with Barak to Kedesh, where he summoned Zebulun and Naphtali. Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him. Now Heber the Kenite had moved away from the Kenites, the descendants of Hobab the father-in-law of Moses, and had pitched his tent by the great tree of Zaanannim, which was near Kedesh. When Sisera was told that Barak son of Abinoam had gone up Mount Tabor, he summoned all nine hundred of his iron chariots and all the men with him, from Harosheth-hagoyim to the River Kishon. Then Deborah said to Barak, “Arise, for this is the day that the LORD has delivered Sisera into your hand. Has not the LORD gone before you?” So Barak came down from Mount Tabor with ten thousand men following him. And in front of him the LORD routed with the sword Sisera, all his charioteers, and all his army. Sisera abandoned his chariot and fled on foot. Then Barak pursued the chariots and army as far as Harosheth-hagoyim, and the whole army of Sisera fell by the sword; not a single man was left. Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. Jael went out to greet Sisera and said to him, “Come in, my lord. Come in with me. Do not be afraid.” So he entered her tent, and she covered him with a blanket. Sisera said to her, “Please give me a little water to drink, for I am thirsty.” So she opened a container of milk, gave him a drink, and covered him again. “Stand at the entrance to the tent,” he said, “and if anyone comes and asks you, ‘Is there a man here?’ say, ‘No.’” But as he lay sleeping from exhaustion, Heber’s wife Jael took a tent peg, grabbed a hammer, and went silently to Sisera. She drove the peg through his temple and into the ground, and he died. When Barak arrived in pursuit of Sisera, Jael went out to greet him and said to him, “Come, and I will show you the man you are seeking.” So he went in with her, and there lay Sisera dead, with a tent peg through his temple. On that day God subdued Jabin king of Canaan before the Israelites. And the hand of the Israelites grew stronger and stronger against Jabin king of Canaan until they destroyed him. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 18:6 | As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. |
| 9 | Ephesians 4:11 | And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, |
Psalms 68:11 Summary
The Lord gives a command, and a group of women proclaim it, celebrating God's power and salvation. This verse reminds us that God wants all people, including women, to be involved in sharing His message and celebrating His victories. Just like the women in this verse, we can proclaim God's goodness and salvation to those around us, as seen in Psalms 96:3, where we are told to declare His glory among the nations. By trusting in God's power and provision, we can confidently share His message with others, just as the psalmist does in Psalms 40:10, where he proclaims the Lord's righteousness and salvation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of command is the Lord giving in Psalms 68:11?
The command the Lord gives in Psalms 68:11 is likely related to the proclamation of His great deeds and salvation, as seen in other parts of the Psalms, such as Psalms 40:9-10, where the psalmist proclaims the Lord's righteousness and salvation.
Who are the women mentioned in Psalms 68:11?
The women in Psalms 68:11 are likely the women of Israel, who are proclaiming the Lord's command and celebrating His victories, similar to the women who proclaimed the Lord's victory in Exodus 15:20-21, after the parting of the Red Sea.
What is the significance of the Lord giving a command that is proclaimed by women?
The Lord giving a command that is proclaimed by women in Psalms 68:11 highlights the importance of all members of the community, including women, in proclaiming and celebrating God's salvation and victories, as seen in Joel 2:28-29, where the Lord pours out His Spirit on all people, including sons and daughters, who will prophesy.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
This verse is part of a larger section that describes the Lord's provision and care for His people, as seen in Psalms 68:9-10, and the victory and plunder that follows, as seen in Psalms 68:12-13, highlighting the Lord's power and generosity.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can proclaim the Lord's command and celebrate His victories in my own life?
- How can I, like the women in Psalms 68:11, be a part of proclaiming God's salvation and victories to those around me?
- What are some ways that the Lord has given me a command or a message to share with others, and how can I faithfully proclaim it?
- How can I balance the desire to proclaim God's victories with the need to wait patiently and trust in His provision, as seen in Psalms 68:12?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:11
The Lord gave the word,.... The word of the Gospel to his apostles.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:11
The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. -God's doings for His people from the time of their entrance into Canaan until the setting up of the sanctuary in Zion. Verse 11.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:11
Gave the word, i.e. the matter of the word or discourse here following. He put this triumphant song into their mouths; he gave his people all those successes and victories which are here celebrated. Or, gave the matter or thing which was published. Great was the company of those that published it: the works of God on the behalf of his people were so glorious and wonderful, that all sorts of persons, both men and women, that heard of them, broke forth into songs of praise to God for them. The Hebrew word is of the feminine gender, because it was the manner of the Hebrews, that when the men returned victorious from the battle, the women went out to meet them with songs of triumph, .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:11
Psalms 68:11 The Lord gave the word: great [was] the company of those that published [it].Ver. 11. The Lord gave the word] That is, the occasion. De victu dixit, nunc de victoria, saith Vatablus; how God provided his people of victuals the psalmist had told us, now of the victory; the good news whereof shall soon be in every one’ s mouth, like the word in an army, with joyful acclamations and outcries, Deus obtulit occasionem laetandi, ovandi et triumphandi. Great was the company (Heb. army) of those that published it] Such are the preachers of the gospel, Romans 10:15, an office taken now from the angels, and given to the ministers; whence that angel turned over Cornelius to Peter for further information, Acts 10:1-6 The Hebrew word for publishers or preachers here is feminine, not to countenance our praedicantissae (such as was that Jezebel Mrs Hutchinson of New England), but to show the weakness of the means (fishermen and the like) that God is pleased to use in this great work, for the greater manifestation of his power in the success, as some conceive, Ut imbecillitatem ministrorum Ecclesiae notet (Moller).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:11
(11-14) These verses refer to the conquest of Canaan, the long history of which is, however, here crowded into one supreme and crowning moment: a word from God, and all was done.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:11
Verse 11. Great was the company of those that published it.] המבשרות צבא רב hammebasseroth tsaba rab; "Of the female preachers there was a great host." Such is the literal translation of this passage; the reader may make of it what he pleases. Some think it refers to the women who, with music, songs, and dances, celebrated the victories of the Israelites over their enemies. But the publication of good news, or of any joyful event, belonged to the women. It was they who announced it to the people at large; and to this universal custom, which prevails to the present day, the psalmist alludes. See this established in Clarke's note on "Isaiah 40:9".
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:11
7–18. After this general introduction the Psalmist proceeds to review the past history of Israel in proof of God’s victorious power and of His gracious love towards His people.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:11
The Lord gave the word - The command, or the order. It is not certain to what the psalmist here refers; whether to some particular occasion then fresh in the recollection of the people, when a great
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:11
11. The Lord gave the word—The scene abruptly changes. The suffering Church in the wilderness is no longer under reproach and privation, but now rises to nationality, power, and honour.
Sermons on Psalms 68:11
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The Lord in Perspective by Stuart Briscoe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the glory of the ascended Lord. The message of the Christian Gospel is that God sent his son to the depths and raised him up to the heights. |
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(The Spiritual Man) When God Comes by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker expresses their excitement for another opportunity to talk to the young people. They discuss the topic of the spiritual man and how it is a complex subj |
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Testimony - Part 4 by Erlo Stegen | This sermon recounts a powerful encounter with a witch who sought deliverance from demonic spirits, showcasing the victory of Jesus over evil forces. It emphasizes the importance o |
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Homily 19 on the Acts of the Apostles by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the powerful encounters of Philip with the Ethiopian eunuch and Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus. He highlights the eunuch's eagerness to learn |
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A Case of Conscience Resolved by John Bunyan | John Bunyan addresses the contentious issue of whether women in a church should separate from men to conduct their own prayer meetings. He argues against this practice, emphasizing |
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Examples of Circumspect Behaviour by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome emphasizes the holy and separate lifestyles of the prophets and apostles, highlighting their dedication to serving God without the distractions of relationships wit |
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(Becoming a Prophetic Church) 5. Psalm 102 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the unique recognition of God that Jews historically have not experienced in times of suffering. The speaker emphasizes the importance of unde |