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Your congregation lived therein. You, God, prepared your goodness for the poor.

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God's Dependent Flock

Scholars note the word for "congregation" literally means "living creatures" or a "flock." This imagery portrays God's people as being completely dependent on Him as their Shepherd. He provides a place for them to dwell securely, whether in the promised land historically or within His church spiritually.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 68:10

18th Century

Theologian

Thy congregation hath dwelt therein - In the land of promise; for the connection requires us to understand it in this manner. The i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 68:10

19th Century

Bishop

Your congregation. —See above. If the emendation there adopted seems unnecessary, we may render here, Your life dwells in her,…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 68:9–10

19th Century

Preacher

It rained manna, and it rained quails. There are no difficulties with the logistics of an army when God is the Commander-in-Chief. All will be prov…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 68:10

17th Century

Pastor

Your congregation has dwelt therein
That is, in the Lord's inheritance, in the midst of his church and people. The w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 68:7–14

17th Century

Minister

Fresh mercies should remind us of former mercies. If God brings His people into a wilderness, He will be sure to go before them in it and to bring …