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God's Presence Defines Greatness
Commentators overwhelmingly see this verse as a contrast between the physically imposing Mount Bashan and the humble hill of Zion. Though Zion was small, God's choice to dwell there made it more glorious and secure than any naturally majestic mountain. This teaches that greatness is defined not by outward appearance or natural strength, but by the presence of God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 68:15
18th Century
Theologian
The hill of God — The phrase “the hill of God,” or the mountain of God, is elsewhere applied in the Scriptures only to Mount Horeb …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 68:15
19th Century
Bishop
The hill of God is ... — Better:
“Mountain of God, mount Basan;
Mountain of peaks, mount Basan.”
Even …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 68:15
19th Century
Preacher
This hill of Zion is not high at all; it is a mere knoll compared with the lofty peaks; yet it was highly favored. So, to carnal eyes, Christ's kin…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 68:15
16th Century
Theologian
The hill of God, the hill of Bashan. Here he refers to the spring and source of all the kindness which God had shown, this being the fact …
John Gill
On Psalms 68:15
17th Century
Pastor
The hill of God [is as] the hill of Bashan
The church is the hill of God, an excellent and supereminent one, and in …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 68:15–21
17th Century
Minister
The ascension of Christ must be meant here, and to that it is applied (Ephesians 4:8). As the purchase of His death, He received the gi…