Psalm 68
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Bob McClure,
Eureka Christian Church, Eureka, IL
- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Chapter XXXVII, Chapter LXXXVII, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
- II.XX.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- V.14, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- III.22, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 209)
- IV.26, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
- V.8, V.18, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- V.I, VI.II, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
- Epistle VII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
- On the Lord's Prayer -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
- Epistle LXXV -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 255)
- From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "Daily Blessings for God's People; Ps 68:19,20," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1916.
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary,
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 (Easter 7A), Joel LeMon, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2017.
- "While Psalm 68 is fraught with interpretive difficulties -- several one-of-a-kind words, obscure allusions, unknown geographical locations, and a less-than-clear structure -- its general character and movement are clear enough."
- Commentary,
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 (Easter 7A), J. Clinton McCann, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2017.
- "When God shows up, everything changes.."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
- Commentary,
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 (Easter 7A), James Limburg, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2011.
- "...almost every commentator comments on how difficult this psalm is to understand."
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, (Easter 7), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common
Lectionary, Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson, Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church,
Melbourne, Australia.
- "The image is essentially military as the language of victory over enemies suggests. It may be a challenge to the preacher to address the use of such language in Scripture. However, at least in this instance we should note that the enemies described in this psalm are not only political and military ones (v. 12a) but cosmic forces (v. 22) and even death itself (v. 20)."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "A Song of Victory," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
- "Being Ideal Readers: 1 in which we discover the importance of a psalm," Tim Bulkeley, 5 Minute Bible (podcast).
- Commentary,
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 (Easter 7A), Joel LeMon, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2017.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Albright, W.F., "A Catalogue of Early
Hebrew Lyric Poems (Ps 68)," Hebrew Union College Annual,
1950/51.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Charles, Gary W., "Rider of the
Clouds," Journal for Preachers, 2008. Sermon.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Charlesworth, James H., "Revealing
the Genius of Biblical Authors: Symbology, Archaeology, and Theology,"
Communio Viatorum, 2004. (Section on this text begins on p. 133.)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Gombis, Timothy G., "Cosmic Lordship
and Divine Gift-Giving: Psalm 68 in Ephesians 4:8," Novum Testamentum,
2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Goodwin, D.W., "A Rare Spelling, or a Rare Root, in
Ps 68:10?" Vetus Testamentum, 1964.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Lessing, Reed, "Broken Teeth, Bloody Baths, And Baby
Bashing: Is There Any Place in the Church for Imprecatory Psalms?"
Concordia Journal, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - McCann, J. Clinton, Jr., "Preaching the Psalms: Psalm
68:1-10, 32-35 (Ascension Sunday)," Journal for Preachers, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Rubinkiewicz, Richard, "Psalm 68:19 (= Eph. 4:8):
Another Textual Tradition or Targum?" Novum Testamentum, 1975.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Smith, Gary V., "Paul's Use of Psalm 68:18 in
Ephesians 4:8," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society,
1975.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Taylor, Richard A., "The Use of Psalm 68:18 in
Ephesians 4:8 in Light of Ancient Versions," Bibliotheca Sacra,
1991.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Albright, W.F., "A Catalogue of Early
Hebrew Lyric Poems (Ps 68)," Hebrew Union College Annual,
1950/51.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- "Jesus Ascends," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
- Drama:
- "In the Midst of Disaster," Matt Worthington, dramatix.
- Liturgy:
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, (Easter 7), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- The Seedbed Psalter, with selected tunes for singing.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 68. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- "Glory to God Who Reigns on High," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 set to Grosser Gott (78 78 77) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms
