Parallel Verses New International Version When you ascended on high, you took many captives; you received gifts from people, even from the rebellious-- that you, LORD God, might dwell there. King James Bible Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. Darby Bible Translation Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts in Man, and even [for] the rebellious, for the dwelling [there] of Jah Elohim. World English Bible You have ascended on high. You have led away captives. You have received gifts among men, yes, among the rebellious also, that Yah God might dwell there. Young's Literal Translation Thou hast ascended on high, Thou hast taken captive captivity, Thou hast taken gifts for men, That even the refractory may rest, O Jah God. Psalm 68:18 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThou hast ascended on high - When the ark had reached the top of Sion, and was deposited in the place assigned for it, the singers joined in the following chorus. This seems to be an allusion to a military triumph. The conqueror was placed on a very elevated chariot. Led captivity captive - The conquered kings and generals were usually tied behind the chariot of the conqueror - bound to it, bound together, and walked after it, to grace the triumph of the victor. Thou hast received gifts for men - "And gave gifts unto men;" Ephesians 4:8. At such times the conqueror threw money among the crowd. Thou hast received gifts among men, באדם baadam, In Man, in human nature; and God manifest in the flesh dwells among mortals! Thanks be to God for his unspeakable Gift! By establishing his abode among the rebellious the prophet may refer to the conquest of the land of Canaan, and the country beyond Jordan. Yea, for the rebellious also - Even to the rebellious. Those who were his enemies, who traduced his character and operations, and those who fought against him now submit to him, and share his munificence; for it is the property of a hero to be generous. That the Lord God might dwell among them - יה אלהים yah Elohim, the self-existing God; see on Psalm 68:4 (note). The conqueror now coming to fix his abode among the conquered people to organize them under his laws, to govern and dispense justice among them. The whole of this is very properly applied by St. Paul, Ephesians 4:5, to the resurrection and glory of Christ; where the reader is requested to consult the note. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge ascended Psalm 24:3,7-10 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place... Psalm 47:5 God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet. Hebrews 8:1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest... led received for men [heb.] in the man Colossians 2:3,9 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge... rebellious that Psalm 78:60 So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among men; Psalm 132:13,14 For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his habitation... Library The Burden-Bearing God'Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits.'--(A.V.). 'Blessed be the Lord, who daily beareth our burden.' --PSALM lxviii. 19 (R.V.). The difference between these two renderings seems to be remarkable, and a person ignorant of any language but our own might find it hard to understand how any one sentence was susceptible of both. But the explanation is extremely simple. The important words in the Authorised Version, 'with benefits,' are a supplement, having nothing to represent them … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Rejoicing Before God. Of the Three Woe Trumpets. Letter Xlii to the Illustrious Youth, Geoffrey De Perrone, and his Comrades. Cross References Ephesians 4:8 This is why it says: "When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people." Judges 5:12 Wake up, wake up, Deborah! Wake up, wake up, break out in song! Arise, Barak! Take captive your captives, son of Abinoam.' Psalm 7:7 Let the assembled peoples gather around you, while you sit enthroned over them on high. Psalm 47:5 God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets. Proverbs 30:4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Whose hands have gathered up the wind? Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is the name of his son? Surely you know! Jump to Previous Ascend Ascended Captive Captives Captivity Dwell Dwelling Elohim Gifts High Jah Led Mount Prisoners Rebellious Received Refractory Rest Seat Train YahJump to Next Ascend Ascended Captive Captives Captivity Dwell Dwelling Elohim Gifts High Jah Led Mount Prisoners Rebellious Received Refractory Rest Seat Train YahLinks Psalm 68:18 NIVPsalm 68:18 NLT Psalm 68:18 ESV Psalm 68:18 NASB Psalm 68:18 KJV Psalm 68:18 Bible Apps Psalm 68:18 Biblia Paralela Psalm 68:18 Chinese Bible Psalm 68:18 French Bible Psalm 68:18 German Bible Psalm 68:18 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |