Psalms 68:20
Psalms 68:20 in Multiple Translations
Our God is a God of deliverance; the Lord GOD is our rescuer from death.
He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death.
God is unto us a God of deliverances; And unto Jehovah the Lord belongeth escape from death.
Our God is for us a God of salvation; his are the ways out of death.
For us, God is a God who saves. The Lord God provides our escape from death.
This is our God, euen the God that saueth vs: and to the Lord God belong the issues of death.
God Himself [is] to us a God for deliverances, And Jehovah Lord hath the outgoings of death.
God is to us a God of deliverance. To GOD, the Lord, belongs escape from death.
He that is our God is the God of salvation; and to God the LORD belong the issues from death.
Thou knowest my reproach, and my confusion, and my shame.
Our God is the God who saves us; He is Yahweh, our Lord, the one who ◄allows us to escape/prevents us► from being killed in battles.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 68:20
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Psalms 68:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בָּ֤ר֣וּךְ
אֲדֹנָ/י֮
י֤וֹם
י֥וֹם
יַֽעֲמָס
לָ֗/נוּ
הָ֘/אֵ֤ל
יְֽשׁוּעָתֵ֬/נוּ
סֶֽלָה
בָּ֤ר֣וּךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Qal-Inf-c
אֲדֹנָ/י֮
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
י֤וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
N-ms
י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
N-ms
יַֽעֲמָס
ʻâmaç
H6006
to lift
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לָ֗/נוּ
Prep | Suff
הָ֘/אֵ֤ל
ʼêl
H410
god
Art | N-ms
יְֽשׁוּעָתֵ֬/נוּ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
N-fs | Suff
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
Selah
Part
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 68:20
בָּ֤ר֣וּךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
אֲדֹנָ/י֮
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
י֤וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
יַֽעֲמָס
ʻâmaç
H6006
"to lift"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to lift or load something, and it can also mean to impose a burden on someone. It is used in the Bible to describe physical labor or the weight of responsibility. In some cases, it can also be used figuratively to describe emotional burdens.
Definition: 1) to load, carry, carry a load 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to load 1a2) to carry a load 1b)(Hiphil) to lay a load on
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: be borne, (heavy) burden (self), lade, load, put. See also: Genesis 44:13; Nehemiah 13:15; Psalms 68:20.
לָ֗/נוּ
""
Prep | Suff
הָ֘/אֵ֤ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
יְֽשׁוּעָתֵ֬/נוּ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
N-fs | Suff
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
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 68:20
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 68:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:20
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:20
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:20
- Sermons on Psalms 68:20
Context — God’s Enemies Are Scattered
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. 22The Lord said, “I will retrieve them from Bashan, I will bring them up from the depths of the sea,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 32:39 | See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. |
| 2 | Revelation 1:18 | the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 2:6 | The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up. |
| 4 | John 5:21 | For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes. |
| 5 | John 5:28–29 | Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. |
| 6 | Psalms 118:17–18 | I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done. The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death. |
| 7 | Isaiah 12:2 | Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” |
| 8 | John 11:25–26 | Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” |
| 9 | Psalms 56:13 | For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. |
| 10 | Revelation 20:1 | Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven with the key to the Abyss, holding in his hand a great chain. |
Psalms 68:20 Summary
[God is a God who rescues and saves His people, and He wants to deliver us from trouble and danger. According to Psalms 68:20, He is our rescuer from death, which means He gives us eternal life and saves us from harm. This is similar to what we see in John 3:16, where Jesus gives us eternal life. We can trust in God's deliverance and call out to Him in our times of need, knowing that He will save us and be our rescuer.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is a 'God of deliverance'?
This means that God is a God who rescues and saves His people from trouble and danger, as seen in Psalms 68:20 and also in Exodus 15:2, where He delivered the Israelites from the Egyptians.
How does God deliver us from death?
According to Psalms 68:20, God delivers us from death by being our rescuer, and this is also seen in John 3:16, where Jesus gives us eternal life, and in Romans 5:8-9, where we are saved from God's wrath through Jesus' sacrifice.
Is God's deliverance only for certain people?
No, God's deliverance is available to all people, as seen in Psalms 68:20 and also in Romans 10:13, where it says that 'everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved'.
How can we experience God's deliverance in our lives?
We can experience God's deliverance by trusting in Him and calling out to Him in our times of need, as seen in Psalms 50:15, where it says to 'call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me'.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God deliver me in my life, and how can I thank Him for those times?
- How can I trust in God's deliverance when I am facing a difficult situation, and what Bible verses can I turn to for comfort?
- What does it mean for God to be my 'rescuer from death', and how does that impact my daily life?
- In what ways can I share God's deliverance with others, and how can I be a part of His rescue plan for the world?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:20
[He that is] our God,.... Or "God for us" (q); is on our side; and is the mighty God, able to save to the uttermost; [is] the God of salvation; or "God for salvations" (r); for the obtaining of them
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:20
He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death. He that is our God - i:e., the God of Israel. Is the God of salvation - literally, of salvations.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:20
Belong, i.e. they are only in his hand and power to dispose them as he pleaseth. The issues, Heb. the outgoings or evasions, escapes or deliverances, as a Greek word of the same signification is used, . From death; or, in (as the Hebrew lamed is used, 31:17) death, i.e. the most deadly dangers, yea, even death itself, in and from which God through Christ delivers his people.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:20
Psalms 68:20 [He that is] our God [is] the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord [belong] the issues from death.Ver. 20. He that is our God, is the God of salvation] Or, This God is unto us a God of salvation, in the plural, so that he can save us, and doth, from a thousand deaths and dangers; and when he hath delivered us today, he both can and will do it again tomorrow; he hath for his people omnimodam salutem. And unto God the Lord belong the issues from death] When we think there is no way but one for us, he appeareth as out of an engine, and pulleth us out of death’ s jaws. The Lord knoweth how to deliver his, 2 Peter 2:9, from the most desperate and deadly dangers. Peter might well say it, for he had the experience of it, Acts 12:7-11; Christ hath the keys of death, Revelation 1:18, the sole dominion and disposal of it. Servat nos a morte, sicut ipse primus exibat e manu mortis.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:20
(20) He that is.—The insertion is unnecessary. Render, God unto us (i.e., our God) is a God of salvation.Issues from death.—Literally, for death goings out. The same word rendered issues in Proverbs 4:23, there means sources. Here it will mean sources of death, or escapes from death as we connect the clause with what precedes or follows; Jehovah would provide an issue out of death for Israel, but a source of death to Israel’s enemies. The LXX. and Vulgate apparently take it in the former connection.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:20
Verse 20. The issues frown death.] The going out or exodus from death - from the land of Egypt and house of bondage. Or the expression may mean, Life and death are in the hand of God. "He can create, and he destroy."
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:20
20. God is unto us a God of deliverances; And unto JEHOVAH the Lord belong the issues from death. The plural denotes mighty and manifold deliverances. Cp. Psalms 44:4. God is printed in capital letters in the A.V. because it represents the sacred Name, for which Elôhîm, ‘God,’ was substituted by the Jews in reading, when Adônai, ‘Lord’ (the regular substitute) is joined with it. Even in regard to death God can provide ways of escape (cp. 1 Corinthians 10:13). In the uttermost extremity of peril, when death seems inevitable, He can devise means of deliverance. Nay, though Israel as a nation seems to lie dead in exile, He can bring it forth from that grave and give it new life (1 Samuel 2:6; Hosea 6:2; Ezekiel 37:1 ff.).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:20
He that is our God is the God of salvation - literally, “God is for us a God of salvation.” That is, The God whom we worship is the God from whom salvation comes, and who brings salvation to us.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:20
20. Suddenly the psalmist leaves the triumphal procession at Zion, to celebrate the martial power of God over Israel’s enemies. Issues from death—Goings forth, or escapes from death.
Sermons on Psalms 68:20
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(Pdf Book) Realities of Faith / 4 Chapters by Basilea Schlink | Basilea Schlink shares the profound experiences of her community in witnessing God's miraculous answers to prayer, emphasizing the importance of faith and perseverance in the face |
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God's Goodness to Israel Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith takes us through various passages of the Bible, focusing on God's goodness to Israel. He starts by discussing the importance of truly apprehendin |
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The Willingness of Christ to Receive Sinners by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches about the willingness of Christ to receive sinners, emphasizing the importance of coming to Jesus with a contrite heart, acknowledging our sinfulness, and rel |
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Attributes of God (Series 2): The Sovereignty of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher begins by recounting the story of Jesus appearing to his disciples after his resurrection. The disciples were initially discouraged and disheartened, b |
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Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of treasuring and displaying the supreme value of Jesus in one's life. He explains that this can be achieved by finding satisf |
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(Judging - Part 1) Only One Judge by Alistair Begg | In this sermon, Alistair Begg focuses on the importance of not slandering or judging one another. He begins by referencing the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. Begg empha |
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(Through the Bible) Jeremiah 41-45 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's timing rather than relying on our own limited perspective. He shares personal experiences of feeling like |