Psalm 68:33

Translations

Modern

…to Him who rides upon the highest heavens of old; behold, His mighty voice resounds.

Traditional

To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice.

Literal

…to the one riding on the heavens, the heavens of old! Behold, He gives forth with His voice, a voice of power.

Latin

Qui ascendit super cælum cæli, ad orientem: ecce dabit voci suæ vocem virtutis.

Original

Hebrew

English

…to Him who rides upon the highest heavens of old; behold, His mighty voice resounds.

Notes

Psalms 68:32–35

The psalmist urges the people to praise God, who triumphs over his enemies.

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 68:33

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