Psalm 68:28
New International Version
Summon your power, God; show us your strength, our God, as you have done before.

New Living Translation
Summon your might, O God. Display your power, O God, as you have in the past.

English Standard Version
Summon your power, O God, the power, O God, by which you have worked for us.

Berean Standard Bible
Summon Your power, O God; show Your strength, O God, which You have exerted on our behalf.

King James Bible
Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.

New King James Version
Your God has commanded your strength; Strengthen, O God, what You have done for us.

New American Standard Bible
Your God has commanded your strength; Show Yourself strong, God, You who acted in our behalf.

NASB 1995
Your God has commanded your strength; Show Yourself strong, O God, who have acted on our behalf.

NASB 1977
Your God has commanded your strength; Show Thyself strong, O God, who hast acted on our behalf.

Legacy Standard Bible
Your God has commanded your strength; Show Yourself strong, O God, who has worked on our behalf.

Amplified Bible
Your God has commanded your strength [your power in His service and your resistance to temptation]; Show Yourself strong, O God, who acted on our behalf.

Christian Standard Bible
Your God has decreed your strength. Show your strength, God, you who have acted on our behalf.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Your God has decreed your strength. Show Your strength, God, You who have acted on our behalf.

American Standard Version
Thy God hath commanded thy strength: Strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.

Contemporary English Version
Our God, show your strength! Show us once again.

English Revised Version
Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Your God has decided you will be strong. Display your strength, O God, as you have for us before.

Good News Translation
Show your power, O God, the power you have used on our behalf

International Standard Version
Summon the power of your God, the power, God, that you have shown us.

Majority Standard Bible
Summon Your power, O God; show Your strength, O God, which You have exerted on our behalf.

NET Bible
God has decreed that you will be powerful. O God, you who have acted on our behalf, demonstrate your power,

New Heart English Bible
Your God has commanded your strength. Strengthen, God, that which you have done for us.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.

World English Bible
Your God has commanded your strength. Strengthen, God, that which you have done for us.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Your God has commanded your strength, "" Be strong, O God, You have worked this for us.

Young's Literal Translation
Thy God hath commanded thy strength, Be strong, O God, this Thou hast wrought for us.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thy God commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, this thou didst for us.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Command thy strength, O God: confirm, O God, what thou hast wrought in us.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Command by your virtue, O God. Confirm in this place, O God, what you have wrought in us.

New American Bible
Summon again, O God, your power, the divine power you once showed for us,

New Revised Standard Version
Summon your might, O God; show your strength, O God, as you have done for us before.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Command, O God, thy strength; strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Command your might, oh, God, and strengthen, oh, God, this that you have prepared for us.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thy God hath commanded thy strength; Be strong, O God, Thou that hast wrought for us

Brenton Septuagint Translation
O God, command thou thy strength: strengthen, O God, this which thou hast wrought in us.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Enemies Are Scattered
27There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali. 28Summon Your power, O God; show Your strength, O God, which You have exerted on our behalf. 29Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts.…

Cross References
Isaiah 33:13
You who are far off, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge My might.”

Isaiah 26:12
O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us.

Isaiah 45:24-25
Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame. / In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Isaiah 49:5
And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him—for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength—

Isaiah 51:9
Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of old. Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced through the dragon?

Isaiah 52:1
Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you.

Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.

Isaiah 62:7
nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.

Isaiah 63:12
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown,

Isaiah 66:14
When you see, you will rejoice, and you will flourish like grass; then the hand of the LORD will be revealed to His servants, but His wrath will be shown to His enemies.

Ephesians 3:16
I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.


Treasury of Scripture

Your God has commanded your strength: strengthen, O God, that which you have worked for us.

commanded

Psalm 42:8
Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.

Psalm 44:4
Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.

Psalm 71:3
Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.

strengthen

Psalm 138:8
The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Ephesians 3:17-20
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, …

Philippians 1:6
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

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Psalm 68
1. A prayer at the removing of the ark
4. An exhortation to praise God for his mercies
7. for his care of the church
19. for his great works














Summon Your power, O God
The phrase "Summon Your power" calls upon God to manifest His divine might. The Hebrew root for "summon" is "צָוָה" (tsavah), which means to command or to call forth. This invocation is a plea for God to actively engage in the lives of His people, demonstrating His omnipotence. Historically, the Israelites often found themselves in situations where they needed divine intervention, and this verse reflects their reliance on God's power to deliver and protect them. It is a reminder of the countless times God has intervened in history, from the parting of the Red Sea to the fall of Jericho, showcasing His ability to alter the course of events for His purposes.

show Your strength, O God
The request to "show Your strength" is an appeal for God to reveal His might in a tangible way. The Hebrew word for "strength" is "עֹז" (oz), which conveys the idea of might, power, and fortitude. This strength is not just physical but also moral and spiritual, encompassing God's ability to uphold justice and righteousness. In the biblical narrative, God's strength is often displayed through miraculous acts and victories over enemies, reinforcing His sovereignty and the assurance that He is a refuge for His people. This phrase encourages believers to trust in God's unwavering strength, which is always at work, even when unseen.

which You have exerted on our behalf
The concluding phrase, "which You have exerted on our behalf," acknowledges God's past actions and His ongoing commitment to His people. The Hebrew root for "exerted" is "פָּעַל" (pa'al), meaning to do, make, or perform. This reflects the active role God plays in the lives of His followers, working tirelessly for their good. Historically, this can be seen in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, the provision in the wilderness, and the establishment of the nation in the Promised Land. It is a testament to God's faithfulness and His covenant relationship with His people. For contemporary believers, this serves as a reminder of God's continuous involvement in their lives, providing assurance and hope that He will continue to act on their behalf.

(28) Thy God hath commanded.--Rather, with LXX. and the ancient versions generally, Ordain, O God, thy strength.

Verses 28-35. - The psalmist now turns to the future. First, he prays that God will complete the work which he has begun by continually strengthening Israel (ver. 28). Then he rises to prophecy. Kings and princes shall bring presents to Zion; empires shall prostrate themselves; Egypt and Ethiopia shall hasten to bow down; all the kingdoms of the earth shall ultimately "sing praises unto the Lord." Israel and the God of Israel will thus be glorified exceedingly. Verse 28. - Thy God hath commanded (or, ordained) thy strength. It is fixed in the Divine counsels that Israel shall be strong. This was determined long ago, and is in course of accomplishment. But more is needed. The psalmist therefore prays, Strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us. Complete thy work; "strengthen the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees;" weaken also and bring down our enemies (ver. 30).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Summon
צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

Your power,
עֻ֫זֶּ֥ךָ (‘uz·ze·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5797: Strength, might

O God;
אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

show Your strength,
עוּזָּ֥ה (‘ūz·zāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5810: To be strong

O God,
אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

which
ז֝֗וּ (zū)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 2098: This, which, who

You have exerted
פָּעַ֥לְתָּ (pā·‘al·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6466: To do, make, to practise

on our behalf.
לָּֽנוּ׃ (lā·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's Hebrew


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