Psalm 68
Psalm 68 Meaning
Psalm 68 is a triumphant march of God through history, scattering His enemies and caring for the vulnerable. He is a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows, who settles the lonely in a home.
It celebrates God ascending on high, leading captives in His train and giving gifts to His people, a King whose power is over all.
Key verses from Psalm 68
“Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.”
Psalm 68:4
“A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.”
Psalm 68:5
“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.”
Psalm 68:18
“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
Psalm 68:19
How Psalm 68 points to Jesus
Paul quotes this psalm of God's ascent and gifts to describe the risen Jesus, who ascended on high and gave gifts to His church. He is the Father to the fatherless and the God who daily bears us up.