Psalm 68:9

Translations

Modern

You sent abundant rain, O God; You refreshed Your weary inheritance.

Traditional

Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.

Literal

You showered rain of freewill offerings, O God; when Your inheritance was weary, You restored it.

Latin

Pluviam voluntariam segregabis, Deus, hæreditati tuæ; et infirmata est, tu vero perfecisti eam.

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English

You sent abundant rain, O God; You refreshed Your weary inheritance.

Notes

Psalms 68:8–10

The earth shook as it does during an earthquake (see Exodus 19:18).
the heavens poured down rain: Wells in the desert and rain showers in Canaan provided plenty of water.

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.

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Deuteronomy 11:14
…then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil.
Ezekiel 34:26
I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing.
Psalm 65:9–13
You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth.
Psalm 78:24–27
He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven.
Deuteronomy 11:10–12
For the land that you are entering to possess is not like the land of Egypt, from which you have come, where you sowed your seed and irrigated on foot, like a vegetable garden.
Psalm 77:16–17
The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken.

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Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God God: Providence of Rain of Spiritual Blessings Rain: Designed For: Refreshing the Earth Rain: Divided Into: Plentiful Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Refreshing The Emblems of the Holy Spirit: Rain and Dew: Refreshing The Gift of the Holy Spirit is Abundant

Psalm 68:9

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