Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 68:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 68:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 68 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
God Shall Scatter His Enemies
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of David. Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. before: Heb. from his face”
Psalms 68:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 68:1
Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. This opening verse quotes Moses' ancient battle cry from Numbers 10:35, when the ark of the covenant moved forward and Israel's enemies were scattered. The Hebrew imperative 'let God arise' (yaqum Elohim, יָקוּם אֱלֹהִים) pictures God standing from His throne to take action—a theophanic image of divine intervention. When God 'arises,' His mere presence causes enemies to flee; no battle is needed, only His manifestation.The verse establishes God as a warrior-king who actively defeats His foes. 'Be scattere...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 68:1
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“when the ark set forward”
“awake”
“Arise for our help”
“he will shout aloud. He will triumph over his enemies.”
“like one of the slain. You have scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.”
“Yahweh”
“Yahweh”
“and all his bands; and I will draw out the sword after them.”
“the peoples have fled. When you lift yourself up”
“If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him.,Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.,,,,,,,,”