Psalms 68:19
Psalms 68:19 in Multiple Translations
Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation. Selah
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.
Blessed be the Lord, who daily beareth our burden, Even the God who is our salvation. [Selah
Praise be to the Lord, who is our support day by day, even the God of our salvation. (Selah.)
May the Lord be blessed, for every day he carries our burdens. God is our salvation. Selah.
Praysed be the Lord, euen the God of our saluation, which ladeth vs dayly with benefites. Selah.
Blessed [is] the Lord, day by day He layeth on us. God Himself [is] our salvation. Selah.
Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burdens, even the God who is our salvation. Selah.
Blessed be the LORD, who daily loadeth us with benefits , even the God of our salvation. Selah.
Attend to my soul, and deliver it: save me because of my enemies.
Praise the Lord, who helps us carry our heavy loads every day; he is the one who saves/rescues us. (Think about that!)
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Psalms 68:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עָ֘לִ֤יתָ
לַ/מָּר֨וֹם
שָׁ֘בִ֤יתָ
שֶּׁ֗בִי
לָקַ֣חְתָּ
מַ֭תָּנוֹת
בָּ/אָדָ֑ם
וְ/אַ֥ף
ס֝וֹרְרִ֗ים
לִ/שְׁכֹּ֤ן
יָ֬הּ
אֱלֹהִֽים
עָ֘לִ֤יתָ
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
לַ/מָּר֨וֹם
mârôwm
H4791
height
Prep | N-ms
שָׁ֘בִ֤יתָ
shâbâh
H7617
to take captive
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
שֶּׁ֗בִי
shᵉbîy
H7628
captivity
N-cs
לָקַ֣חְתָּ
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
מַ֭תָּנוֹת
mattânâh
H4979
gift
N-fp
בָּ/אָדָ֑ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
Prep | N-ms
וְ/אַ֥ף
ʼaph
H637
also
Conj | Adv
ס֝וֹרְרִ֗ים
çârar
H5637
to rebel
V-Qal
לִ/שְׁכֹּ֤ן
shâkan
H7931
to dwell
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
יָ֬הּ
Yâhh
H3050
LORD
N-proper
אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 68:19
עָ֘לִ֤יתָ
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
לַ/מָּר֨וֹם
mârôwm
H4791
"height"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a high or elevated place, either physically or figuratively. It can describe a location, such as a mountain, or a state of being, like pride or haughtiness. It is used in various books of the Bible.
Definition: 1) height 1a) height, elevation, elevated place 1a1) in a high place (adv) 1b) height 1c) proudly (adv) 1d) of nobles (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: (far) above, dignity, haughty, height, (most, on) high (one, place), loftily, upward. See also: Judges 5:18; Isaiah 22:16; Psalms 7:8.
שָׁ֘בִ֤יתָ
shâbâh
H7617
"to take captive"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This verb means to take someone captive, like a prisoner of war. It involves transporting people away from their homes, often as a result of conflict or battle. The Bible uses it to describe the experiences of the Israelites.
Definition: 1) to take captive 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take captive 1a2) captive (participle) 1a3) to lead captive 1b) (Niphal) to be taken captive
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (bring away, carry, carry away, lead, lead away, take) captive(-s), drive (take) away. See also: Genesis 14:14; 2 Chronicles 6:38; Psalms 68:19.
שֶּׁ֗בִי
shᵉbîy
H7628
"captivity"
N-cs
This word describes someone who has been captured or taken away, like the Israelites who were exiled to Babylon. It can also refer to the act of taking someone or something away, or to the state of being a captive.
Definition: 1) captivity, captives 1a) (state of) captivity 1b) (act of) capture 1c) captives
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: captive(-ity), prisoners, [idiom] take away, that was taken. See also: Exodus 12:29; Isaiah 49:24; Psalms 68:19.
לָקַ֣חְתָּ
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
מַ֭תָּנוֹת
mattânâh
H4979
"gift"
N-fp
Refers to a gift or present, including sacrificial offerings or bribes, with the word being the Aramaic equivalent of mattᵉnâʼ.
Definition: gift Aramaic equivalent: mat.t.na (מַתְּנָא "gift" H4978)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: gift. See also: Genesis 25:6; Esther 9:22; Psalms 68:19.
בָּ/אָדָ֑ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
Prep | N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
וְ/אַ֥ף
ʼaph
H637
"also"
Conj | Adv
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
ס֝וֹרְרִ֗ים
çârar
H5637
"to rebel"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to rebel or turn away, often used to describe someone being stubborn or disobedient, as seen in its use in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rebel, be stubborn, be rebellious, be refractory 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be stubborn 1a2) stubborn, rebel (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] away, backsliding, rebellious, revolter(-ing), slide back, stubborn, withdrew. See also: Deuteronomy 21:18; Isaiah 1:23; Psalms 66:7.
לִ/שְׁכֹּ֤ן
shâkan
H7931
"to dwell"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to live or stay in a place, like when God dwells among his people. It appears in books like Exodus and Psalms, describing God's presence. It's about making a home or resting place.
Definition: 1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to settle down to abide 1a2) to abide, dwell, reside 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make settle down, establish 1b2) to make or cause to dwell 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix 1c2) to cause to dwell or abide Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: abide, continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation, inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up). See also: Genesis 3:24; Psalms 55:7; Psalms 7:6.
יָ֬הּ
Yâhh
H3050
"LORD"
N-proper
Jah is a shortened form of the name LORD, used in many compounds, such as names ending in -iah or -jah. It appears in the Bible as a way to refer to God.
Definition: A shortened form of the name ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) used in many compounds as the letters 'Je' or 'jah'
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in '-iah,' '-jah.' See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 118:17; Psalms 68:5.
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 68:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 68:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:19
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:19
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:19
- Sermons on Psalms 68:19
Context — God’s Enemies Are Scattered
17The chariots of God are tens of thousands— thousands of thousands are they; the Lord is in His sanctuary as He was at Sinai.
18You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there.
19Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation. Selah
20Our God is a God of deliverance; the Lord GOD is our rescuer from death. 21Surely God will crush the heads of His enemies, the hairy crowns of those who persist in guilty ways.Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 46:4 | Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. |
| 2 | Lamentations 3:23 | They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! |
| 3 | Psalms 55:22 | Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. |
| 4 | Ephesians 1:3 | Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. |
| 5 | Psalms 103:1–22 | Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, who satisfies you with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. He made known His ways to Moses, His deeds to the people of Israel. The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust. As for man, his days are like grass— he blooms like a flower of the field; when the wind passes over, it vanishes, and its place remembers it no more. But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— to those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts. The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will. Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul! |
| 6 | Psalms 32:7 | You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah |
| 7 | Psalms 65:5 | With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. |
| 8 | Psalms 72:17–19 | May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. |
| 9 | Psalms 139:17 | How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! |
Psalms 68:19 Summary
[This verse reminds us that God is always with us, carrying our burdens and offering us salvation. He wants us to trust Him and know that He is our God of salvation, as it says in Psalms 37:39. Just like a parent carries their child, God carries us through the tough times, and we can find comfort in His presence, as promised in Matthew 11:28-30. By trusting in God's daily care, we can experience peace and hope, even in the midst of struggles.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God 'daily bears our burden'?
This phrase suggests that God is actively involved in our daily lives, carrying the weight of our struggles and concerns, much like He did for the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 19:4 and Deuteronomy 1:31.
How can we experience God as our 'God of salvation'?
We can experience God as our God of salvation by putting our trust in Him, just as the Psalmist did, and recognizing that our salvation comes from Him alone, as stated in Psalms 37:39 and Isaiah 45:17.
What is the significance of the word 'Selah' at the end of this verse?
The word 'Selah' is a musical term that indicates a pause or a moment of reflection, inviting the reader to stop and ponder the significance of what has just been said, much like the instruction to 'be still and know' God in Psalms 46:10.
How does this verse relate to our everyday struggles?
This verse reminds us that God is intimately involved in our daily lives, bearing our burdens and offering salvation, which gives us hope and courage to face whatever challenges come our way, as encouraged in Romans 8:28 and Philippians 4:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are the burdens that I am currently carrying, and how can I surrender them to God's care?
- In what ways have I experienced God's salvation in my life, and how can I share that with others?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust in God's daily provision and care, like the Psalmist expresses in this verse?
- What are some practical ways I can 'be still and know' God, as instructed in Psalms 46:10, in order to experience His presence and peace in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:19
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us [with benefits],.... With all spiritual blessings, with an abundance of grace, as well as with temporal mercies, for which he is, and ought to be, praised
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:19
The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan. -God has chosen Zion whereon to dwell forever, with His countless chariots, in spite of all the resistance of the pagan.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:19
Who daily loadeth us with benefits; and besides that great and glorious blessing of his ascension which once he wrought for us, he is daily conferring new favours upon us. Heb. who layeth load upon us; which may be understood either, 1. Of the burden of afflictions, for which God’ s people have cause to bless God upon many accounts. Or rather, 2. Of mercies and favours, which is more agreeable to the context; wherewith in common speech men are said to be loaded by another when they receive them from him in great abundance. The God of our salvation; the only Author and Finisher both of our present and of our eternal salvation.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:19
Psalms 68:19 Blessed [be] the Lord, [who] daily loadeth us [with benefits, even] the God of our salvation. Selah.Ver. 19. Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us] sc. With blessings, or with crosses turned into blessings, as being sanctified, and having their properties altered; for of themselves they are fruits of sin, and a piece of the curse. Let us not load him with our iniquities, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:19
(19-23) The abrupt transition from the scene of triumph just described to the actual reality of things which the psalmist now for the first time faces, really gives the key to the intention of the poem. It is by God’s favour and might, and not by the sword, that deliverance from the enemies actually threatening the nation is to be expected.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:19
Verse 19. Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us] With benefits is not in the text. Perhaps it would be better to translate the clause thus: "Blessed be Adonai, our Prop day by day, who supports us." Or, "Blessed be the Lord, who supports us day by day." Or as the Vulgate, Septuagint, and Arabic: "Blessed be the Lord daily, our God who makes our journey prosperous; even the God of our salvation." The Syriac, "Blessed be the Lord daily, who hath chosen our inheritance." The word עמס amas, which we translate to load, signifies to lift, bear up, support, or to bear a burden for another. Hence it would not be going far from the ideal meaning to translate: "Blessed be the Lord day by day, who bears our burdens for us." But loadeth us with benefits is neither a translation nor meaning.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:19
19–23. The second part of the Psalm (19–35) begins here. From reviewing the triumphs of God in the past the Psalmist turns to the present and the future. God is an ever-present Saviour; He will take vengeance on the enemies of His people.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:19
Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits ... - literally, “day, day;” that is, day by day; or, constantly. The words “with benefits” are not in the original, and they do not convey the true idea of the passage.
Sermons on Psalms 68:19
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The Wrath of God Lessons From Scripture by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the contemplation of the wrath of God as a means to develop compassion for the lost and to make unbelievers take notice. The speaker also hig |
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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 Generosity of God by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the generosity of God in both nature and the spiritual realm. He emphasizes that God is often unappreciated despite his abundant blessings. Th |
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Habitation or Visitation? by David Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the significance of the earthly tabernacle as a representation of God's dwelling place throughout eternity. He then uses the analog |
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Matthew 6:34 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of not worrying about the future, as highlighted in Matthew 6:34. He explains that both the rich and the poor face the challenge of focusing t |
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Of Thankfulness to God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the vital role of thankfulness in the life of a believer, asserting that true thankfulness stems from a heart of contentment and godliness. He explains that th |
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The Life of Praise by Stanley H. Frodsham | Stanley H. Frodsham preaches about the importance of faith and praise in the Christian life. He emphasizes that a heart filled with faith will produce songs of praise, while a hear |