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Psalms 68:34
Ascribe the power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose strength is in the skies.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the community immediately after describing God’s mighty voice riding the highest heavens and just before declaring God’s awesome presence in the sanctuary. The speaker calls the listeners to recognize God’s sovereign rule over Israel and the heavens.
The words — The Hebrew verb תְּנ֥וּ (te.Nu) commands the listeners to “ascribe” or attribute, while עֹ֗ז ('Oz) denotes the “strength” being credited to God. The text pairs this with גַּאֲוָת֑/וֹ (ga.'a.va.T/o), meaning “his majesty,” and בַּ/שְּׁחָקִֽים\׃ (ba./she.cha.Kim), literally “in the clouds.”
The thread — The command to ascribe strength and glory to God echoes in 1 Chronicles 16:28, where the nations are told to ascribe glory and strength to the LORD. The imagery of divine majesty and heavenly voice resurfaces in 2 Peter 1:17 and Revelation 19:6, which describe honor from the Father and a sound like mighty waters.
Why it lands — The text demands that the reader attribute power and majesty to God rather than claiming them independently. It requires the reader to acknowledge that divine strength operates visibly over Israel and across the heavens.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 16:28 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
- 2 Peter 1:17 For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
- Revelation 19:6 And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.
- Psalms 150:1 Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens.
- Deuteronomy 33:26 “There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.
- Psalms 29:1 A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
- Psalms 96:6 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.