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All Strength is from God
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that the first part of the verse is a powerful reminder that all strength and success come directly from God, not from ourselves. This truth is meant to foster humility and prevent the pride that comes from attributing victories to one's own power.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 68:28
18th Century
Theologian
Thy God hath commanded thy strength - Has ordered your strength to appear, or to be manifested. This is addressed, evidently, to th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 68:28
19th Century
Bishop
Your God has commanded. —Rather, with the Septuagint and the ancient versions generally, Ordain, O God, your strength.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 68:23–35
19th Century
Preacher
The Psalm ends with an ascription of praise to God. So let our reading end, and our worship, and our lives: Blessed be God.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 68:28
16th Century
Theologian
Thy God hath commanded thy strength. People are always inclined to arrogate to themselves the glory of what they may have done instead of …
John Gill
On Psalms 68:28
17th Century
Pastor
Your God has commanded your strength
Which is either an apostrophe or an address to the Messiah, as in ([Reference P…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 68:22–28
17th Century
Minister
The victories with which God blessed David over the enemies of Israel are types of Christ's victory, for Himself and for all believers. Those who t…