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The Envy of the Mountains
Scholars explain that the 'high mountains' are not leaping for joy but looking 'askance' with envy, contempt, or predatory watchfulness. This powerful image personifies the proud and mighty kingdoms of the world, which look down on God's seemingly humble chosen place, Zion. This represents the world's jealousy and opposition toward God's people and purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 68:16
18th Century
Theologian
Why leap ye, ye high hills? — That is, with exultation; with pride; with conscious superiority. Why do you seem to regard yourselve…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 68:16
19th Century
Bishop
Why leap ye? —The verb occurs only here, but is explained by Delitzsch, by comparison with an Arabic root, to express the attitude…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 68:16
19th Century
Preacher
There are grander places than Zion, but if God chooses to dwell there, his presence gives her a glory and a greatness that no other spot can have. …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 68:16
16th Century
Theologian
Why leap you, you high hills? In this verse there is no obscurity or ambiguity. David, having said that there was only one mountain in all…
John Gill
On Psalms 68:16
17th Century
Pastor
Why leap you, you high hills ?
&c.] Meaning the kingdoms of this world that lift up themselves above, and look with …
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…