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Acknowledge God's Power Actively
Commentators explain that to "ascribe strength" is an active command. It's not just a mental agreement that God is strong, but a call to publicly proclaim His power, acknowledge His majesty, and, as John Calvin notes, to exercise faith by resting in His all-sufficient protection. It is an act of both worship and reliance.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 68:34
18th Century
Theologian
Ascribe ye strength unto God – literally, “give.” That is, acknowledge him as a God of power. Recognize his omnipotence in your wor…
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.
John Calvin
On Psalms 68:34
16th Century
Theologian
Give strength to God over Israel. The expression alludes to the preceding sentence, in which God was said to send forth a strong or mighty…
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John Gill
On Psalms 68:34
17th Century
Pastor
Ascribe you strength to God
The Messiah; by asserting him to be the mighty God, even the Almighty; by attributing wo…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 68:32–35
17th Century
Minister
God is to be admired and adored with reverence and godly fear by all that attend in His holy places. The God of Israel gives strength and power to …