Psalm 68:28

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Summon, O God, your strength! Make strong, O God, this which You have done for us.

Latin

Manda, Deus, virtuti tuæ; confirma hoc, Deus, quod operatus es in nobis.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Psalms 68:28–31

The people pray for God's help and victory over enemy nations (Psalm 68:1–3).

Psalms 68:1–35

This prayer for God's victorious rule describes God's journey from Sinai to Zion (Psalm 68:7, 16–18, 24). He saved Israel from Egypt, led them through the wilderness, brought them to the promised land, and established his kingdom. He is a caring and victorious God, whose nature does not change. Therefore, the faithful hope and rejoice in the promise of God's universal rule.

Theme notes and profiles

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Psalm 68:28

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