Psalms 78:68
Psalms 78:68 in Multiple Translations
But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.
But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.
But chose the tribe of Judah, The mount Zion which he loved.
But he took the tribe of Judah for himself, and the mountain of Zion, in which he had pleasure.
Instead he chose the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion which he loves.
But chose the tribe of Iudah, and mount Zion which he loued.
And He chooseth the tribe of Judah, With mount Zion that He loved,
But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which he loved.
But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.
Instead he chose the area where the tribe of Judah lived; he chose Zion Hill, which he loves.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 78:68
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Psalms 78:68 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ֭/יִּבְחַר
אֶת
שֵׁ֣בֶט
יְהוּדָ֑ה
אֶֽת
הַ֥ר
צִ֝יּ֗וֹן
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
אָהֵֽב
וַ֭/יִּבְחַר
bâchar
H977
to choose
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שֵׁ֣בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
N-ms
יְהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ֥ר
har
H2022
mountain
N-ms
צִ֝יּ֗וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
N-proper
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אָהֵֽב
ʼâhab
H157
to love
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 78:68
וַ֭/יִּבְחַר
bâchar
H977
"to choose"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To choose or select is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which appears in Deuteronomy. It can also mean to be chosen or elected. The KJV translates it as 'choose' or 'acceptable'.
Definition: 1) to choose, elect, decide for 1a) (Qal) to choose 1b) (Niphal) to be chosen 1c) (Pual) to be chosen, selected
Usage: Occurs in 162 OT verses. KJV: acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require. See also: Genesis 6:2; 2 Kings 23:27; Psalms 25:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שֵׁ֣בֶט
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
N-ms
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
יְהוּדָ֑ה
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.
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ֥ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
צִ֝יּ֗וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
אָהֵֽב
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 78:68
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:68
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:68
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:68
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:68
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:68
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:68
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:68
- Sermons on Psalms 78:68
Context — I Will Open My Mouth in Parables
66He beat back His foes; He put them to everlasting shame.
67He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim.
68But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.
69He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth He has established forever. 70He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds;Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 87:2 | The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 2 | Psalms 132:12–14 | If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.” For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. |
| 3 | Ruth 4:17–22 | The neighbor women said, “A son has been born to Naomi,” and they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, the father of David. Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David. |
| 4 | Genesis 49:8–10 | Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. Judah is a young lion— my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 6:6 | But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 16:1 | Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” |
Psalms 78:68 Summary
[This verse tells us that God chose the tribe of Judah and Mount Zion because He loved them, which shows us that God's choices are based on His love and purpose. Just like God chose Judah, He also chooses us to be His people, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 1:4. God's love for Mount Zion is a reminder that He is a God who dwells with His people and desires to be worshiped and loved by them. As we reflect on God's choice of Judah, we can be encouraged by the fact that God's love is not limited to a specific place or people, but is available to all who put their faith in Him, as promised in Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God choose the tribe of Judah over the other tribes of Israel?
God chose the tribe of Judah because of His sovereign will and purpose, as seen in Psalms 78:68, and this choice was also in line with His earlier promise to Jacob in Genesis 49:10, where Judah is prophesied to be the tribe from which the Messiah would come.
What is the significance of Mount Zion in this verse?
Mount Zion is significant because it represents the place where God dwells and where His people worship Him, as mentioned in Psalms 9:11 and Isaiah 8:18, and it symbolizes God's presence and blessing on His people.
How does God's love for Mount Zion relate to His love for us today?
God's love for Mount Zion demonstrates His love for a specific place and people, but as seen in John 3:16, His love extends to all people, and through faith in Jesus Christ, we can experience God's love and be part of His chosen people, as described in 1 Peter 2:9-10.
What can we learn from God's choice of the tribe of Judah about His character?
God's choice of the tribe of Judah reveals His sovereignty, faithfulness, and love, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:6-8, where God chooses Israel not because of their size or strength, but because of His love for them, and this teaches us to trust in God's goodness and wisdom in all His decisions.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to 'choose' a particular people or place, and how does this relate to my own life and relationship with Him?
- How can I cultivate a deeper appreciation for God's love and presence in my life, just as He loved Mount Zion?
- In what ways can I, like the tribe of Judah, be a vessel for God's glory and purpose, and what steps can I take to align myself with His will?
- What are some ways that God's sovereign choice of the tribe of Judah points to the larger story of redemption and salvation through Jesus Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 78:68
But chose the tribe of Judah,.... Both to be the seat of kingly power and government, and of religious worship; the latter is chiefly designed.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 78:68
Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 78:68
Chose the tribe of Judah; either, 1. For the seat of the kingdom. Or rather, 2. For the seat of the ark and of God’ s worship. Object. Jerusalem was in the tribe of Benjamin, . Answ. 1. It was so in part, and part of it was in Judah, as appears from ; to which tribe Zion belonged by special reason, because David the head of that tribe conquered and took it. 2. Benjamin, after the division of the two kingdoms, was incorporated with Judah, and is oft comprehended under the name of Judah.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 78:68
Psalms 78:68 But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.Ver. 68. But chose the tribe of Judah] He chose it for his love, and then loved it for his choice. The word tribe we borrow from the Romans, who at first divided the multitudes into three parts, called thereof tribes. The Hebrew name signifieth a rod or sceptre, and fitly agreeth to Judah.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 78:68
68. which he loved] Cp. Psalms 87:2; Psalms 47:4.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:68
But chose the tribe of Judah - He chose David of the tribe of Judah as ruler and king; he chose a place within the limits of Judah, to wit, Mount Zion, or Jerusalem, as the place where his worship was to be celebrated.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 78:68
68. But chose the tribe of Judah—This is the point to which the whole psalm has reference, and the ultimate object of the author.
Sermons on Psalms 78:68
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Ye Are Come Unto Mount Zion by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the reality and power of the spiritual realm that believers have come to. He contrasts the abstract and imaginary nature of the natural world |
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Ye Are Come to Zion - Part 3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the message being shared during their gatherings. They express concern that the teachings should not just be ideas or conce |
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Meeting as a Congregation. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the significance of congregational gatherings in worship, rooted in the biblical promise that where two or three are gathered in Christ's name, He is presen |
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The Book of Ruth #3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Ruth and the importance of faith. He highlights how Ruth's faith led to immense blessings in her life, including being in the di |
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(Genesis) Genesis 49:8-10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the prophecy of Balaam in Numbers 24:17, which refers to a star. The preacher connects this prophecy to the coming of Christ, who is describ |
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The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unity of the Bible, stating that it is one book despite being composed of many individual books. The sermon explores the theme of death |
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The Woman, the Dragon & the Male Child - Christmas Eve 2017 by Michael Flowers | In this sermon, the preacher explores the unseen story behind the rebellion against God and the cosmic realities surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The book of Revelation is hi |