Psalms 68:28

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Psalms 68:28 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Summon Your power, O God; show Your strength, O God, which You have exerted on our behalf.

King James Version KJV

Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.

American Standard Version ASV

Thy God hath commanded thy strength: Strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.

Bible in Basic English BBE

O God, send out your strength; the strength, O God, with which you have done great things for us,

Free Bible Version FBV

Display your power, God! Reveal your strength, Lord, as you have done for us in the past.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Thy God hath appointed thy strength: stablish, O God, that, which thou hast wrought in vs,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Thy God hath commanded thy strength, Be strong, O God, this Thou hast wrought for us.

World English Bible WEB

Your God has commanded your strength. Strengthen, God, that which you have done for us.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Add thou iniquity upon their iniquity: and let them not come into thy justice.

Translation for Translators T4T

God, show people that you are very powerful; show people the power with which you have helped us previously.

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Psalms 68:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB שָׁ֤ם בִּנְיָמִ֨ן צָעִ֡יר רֹדֵ֗/ם שָׂרֵ֣י יְ֭הוּדָה רִגְמָתָ֑/ם שָׂרֵ֥י זְ֝בֻל֗וּן שָׂרֵ֥י נַפְתָּלִֽי

שָׁ֤ם shâm H8033 there Adv

בִּנְיָמִ֨ן Binyâmîyn H1144 Benjamin N-proper

צָעִ֡יר tsâʻîyr H6810 little Adj

רֹדֵ֗/ם râdâh H7287 to rule V-Qal | Suff

שָׂרֵ֣י sar H8269 ruler N-mp

יְ֭הוּדָה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 Judah N-proper

רִגְמָתָ֑/ם rigmâh H7277 crowd N-fs | Suff

שָׂרֵ֥י sar H8269 ruler N-mp

זְ֝בֻל֗וּן Zᵉbûwlûwn H2074 Zebulun N-proper

שָׂרֵ֥י sar H8269 ruler N-mp

נַפְתָּלִֽי Naphtâlîy H5321 Naphtali N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 68:28

שָׁ֤ם shâm H8033 "there" Adv

The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.

Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)

Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.

בִּנְיָמִ֨ן Binyâmîyn H1144 "Benjamin" N-proper

Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.

Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem

Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.

צָעִ֡יר tsâʻîyr H6810 "little" Adj

This Hebrew word means something or someone is little, young, or insignificant. It appears in the Bible to describe something small in number or size. In the KJV, it is translated as least, little, or small.

Definition: 1) little, insignificant, young 1a) little, insignificant 1b) insignificant, mean 1c) young, younger, youngest

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: least, little (one), small (one), [phrase] young(-er, -est). See also: Genesis 19:31; 1 Kings 16:34; Psalms 68:28.

רֹדֵ֗/ם râdâh H7287 "to rule" V-Qal | Suff

This word means to have power or control over someone or something. It can also mean to scrape or crumble something, like scraping out a bowl.

Definition: 1) to rule, have dominion, dominate, tread down 1a) (Qal) to have dominion, rule, subjugate 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to dominate

Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: (come to, make to) have dominion, prevail against, reign, (bear, make to) rule,(-r, over), take. See also: Genesis 1:26; 2 Chronicles 8:10; Psalms 49:15.

שָׂרֵ֣י sar H8269 "ruler" N-mp

A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.

Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden

Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.

יְ֭הוּדָה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 "Judah" N-proper

Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.

Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob

Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.

רִגְמָתָ֑/ם rigmâh H7277 "crowd" N-fs | Suff

The word 'rigmâh' refers to a crowd or a pile of stones. In the Bible, it is used figuratively to describe a large group of people.

Definition: 1) heap (of stones) 1a) of crowd (fig)

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: council. See also: Psalms 68:28.

שָׂרֵ֥י sar H8269 "ruler" N-mp

A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.

זְ֝בֻל֗וּן Zᵉbûwlûwn H2074 "Zebulun" N-proper

Zebulun was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 30:20. The tribe and territory were also named after him.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.20; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Sered (H5624), Elon (H0356H) and Jahleel (H3177) § Zebulun = "exalted" 1) the 10th of the sons of Jacob, 6th and last of Leah; progenitor of Zebulun 2) the tribe descended from Zebulun 3) the land allocated to the tribe of Zebulun

Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zebulun. See also: Genesis 30:20; Joshua 21:34; Psalms 68:28.

שָׂרֵ֥י sar H8269 "ruler" N-mp

A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.

נַפְתָּלִֽי Naphtâlîy H5321 "Naphtali" N-proper

Naphtali was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was born to Bilhah, Rachel's servant, and is first mentioned in Genesis 30:8. Naphtali's descendants lived in the region of Galilee.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.8; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Dan (H1835H); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Jahzeel (H3183), Guni (H1476), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006) Also named: Nephthaleim (Νεφθαλείμ "Naphtali" G3508) § Naphtali = "wrestling" 1) the 5th son of Jacob and the 2nd by Bilhah the handmaid of Rachel 2) the tribe descended from Naphtali the son of Jacob 3) the territory assigned to the tribe of Naphtali

Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Naphtali. See also: Genesis 30:8; Judges 1:33; Psalms 68:28.

Study Notes — Psalms 68:28

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Psalms 68:28 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:28
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:28
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:28
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:28
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:28
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:28
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:28
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:28
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:28
Sermons on Psalms 68:28

Context — God’s Enemies Are Scattered

26Bless God in the great congregation; bless the LORD from the fountain of Israel. 27There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

28Summon Your power, O God; show Your strength, O God, which You have exerted on our behalf.

29Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts. 30Rebuke the beast in the reeds, the herd of bulls among the calves of the nations, until it submits, bringing bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Psalms 138:8	The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.
2	Psalms 71:3	Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.
3	Psalms 42:8	The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life.
4	Philippians 1:6	being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
5	Isaiah 40:31	But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
6	2 Corinthians 12:9–10	But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
7	Ephesians 3:17–20	so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love, will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do so much more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
8	2 Thessalonians 1:11	To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,
9	Psalms 44:4	You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob.
10	Acts 3:6–8	But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk! ” Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.

Psalms 68:28 Summary

Psalms 68:28 is a prayer asking God to show His power and strength on our behalf. This means we're asking God to do something big and amazing to help us, just like He has done in the past (as seen in Exodus 15:6). We can trust that God is able to do this because of His character and past actions, as described in Psalms 77:10-11 and 2 Corinthians 9:8. By praying this way, we're acknowledging our dependence on God and expressing our faith in His ability to deliver us, which is a key part of the Christian life (as encouraged in Philippians 4:6 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'summon Your power, O God' in Psalms 68:28?

This phrase is a call to action, asking God to demonstrate His strength and power on behalf of His people, similar to how He did in the past, as seen in Exodus 15:6 and Psalms 77:10-11.

How has God exerted His strength on our behalf?

According to Scripture, God has exerted His strength on our behalf through various acts of salvation and deliverance, such as the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus 14:13-31 and the resurrection of Jesus Christ in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4.

Why is it important to acknowledge God's power and strength?

Acknowledging God's power and strength helps us to recognize our dependence on Him and trust in His ability to deliver us, as stated in Psalms 121:1-2 and 2 Corinthians 9:8.

How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?

We can apply this verse by praying for God's power and strength in our lives, trusting in His ability to deliver us, and giving thanks for His past acts of salvation, as encouraged in Philippians 4:6 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I have seen God's power and strength at work in my life, and how can I give thanks for those experiences?
How can I trust in God's power and strength when faced with challenging circumstances, and what Scriptures can I turn to for encouragement?
In what ways can I 'summon God's power' in my prayer life, and how can I make this a regular practice?
What are some areas of my life where I need to see God's power and strength at work, and how can I pray specifically for those needs?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 68:28

Thy God hath commanded thy strength,.... Which is either an apostrophe or an address to the Messiah, as in Psalms 45:7; declaring, that as his God and Father had purposed and promised to send forth,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 68:28

Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 68:28

Having spoken of Israel, and of their several tribes, ,27, he now directeth his speech to them. Hath commanded, i.e. hath ordained or effectually procured, as this word is oft used, as 44:4. Thy strength; all that strength and power which thou hast put forth at any time in fighting with thine enemies, and which is now greatly increased by the re-collection and union of all the tribes under one head, which is the work of God himself, without whom all the differences and animosities which had for many years been among them could never have been composed and quieted. Seeing therefore all our strength is in thee and from thee alone, we pray unto thee for the continuance and increase of our strength, and that thou wouldst proceed to finish that good work which thou hast begun among us, by preserving, and confirming, and perpetuating this blessed union, and by giving us a more full and universal deliverance from our enemies.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 68:28

Psalms 68:28 Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.Ver. 28. Thy God hath commanded thy strength] A brave expression, admired by Longinus, a heathen rhetorician. See the like Deuteronomy 28:8; Psalms 33:9; Psalms 42:8; Psalms 44:4. God both made and ruleth the world without tool or toil; he enableth his people to subsist and to resist their enemies by his will only, and by the efficacy of his word. Suppeditavit tibi Deus tantum robur, nequid superbias, saith Vatablus. Strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us] Petamus ut det, quod ut habeamus iubet, Pray to the God of all grace to make us the same that he requireth us to be.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 68:28

(28) Thy God hath commanded.—Rather, with LXX. and the ancient versions generally, Ordain, O God, thy strength.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 68:28

Verse 28. Thy God hath commanded] This and the following verses is what they sung.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 68:28

28–31. The purpose and sequel of the restoration of Israel is the conversion of the world; and the Psalmist now prays that God will display His strength and subdue all opposition, and sees the noblest of the nations hastening to pay Him homage.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:28

Thy God hath commanded thy strength - Has ordered thy strength to appear, or to be manifested.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 68:28

28. Thy God hath commanded thy strength—The great victories and dominion celebrated Psalms 68:19-27 are all of God, who only can confirm and strengthen the nation in such honour. Isaiah 26:12.

Sermons on Psalms 68:28

	Sermon	Description
	God's Goodness to Israel Part 2 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the faithfulness and goodness of God to Israel. He emphasizes that God is never too late, even when it seems like the situation is hope
	The Lord Is My Strength by Charles E. Cowman	Charles E. Cowman preaches about the strength that the Lord provides in various aspects of our lives. He emphasizes that this strength is continuous and comes from the Spirit, enab
	The God of All Grace by Thomas Bradbury	Thomas Bradbury preaches on the importance of enduring suffering as part of the Christian journey, emphasizing the need to trust in God's grace and strength to make us perfect, est
	The Lord Will Strengthen by Mary Wilder Tileston	Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about drawing strength and courage from God's commands and victories. She emphasizes the importance of combatting fear and dismay by being strong and
	Faith in Perfection by C.H. Spurgeon	The sermon transcript discusses the importance of the cross as the watchword for believers. It emphasizes that the strength in battle and the boast in victory come from the cross.
	Tried by Fire by A.W. Pink	A.W. Pink's sermon 'Tried by Fire' explores Job's journey through suffering and his ultimate faith in God's omniscience and purpose. Job initially expresses bitterness over his tri
	God Himself Will Stablish You in Him.-2 cor.1:21 by Andrew Murray	Andrew Murray emphasizes that it is God who establishes us in Christ, highlighting the importance of faith in allowing God to work in our lives. He encourages believers to cease th