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Psalms 68:9

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 68:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, Thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, Thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.
Psalms 68:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 68

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6God setteth the solitary in families: He bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a parched land.
7O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, When thou didst march through the wilderness; Selah
8The earth trembled, The heavens also dropped [rain] at the presence of God: Yon Sinai [trembled] at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
9Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, Thou didst confirm thine inheritance, when it was weary.
10Thy congregation dwelt therein: Thou, O God, didst prepare of thy goodness for the poor.
11The Lord giveth the word: The women that publish the tidings are a great host.
12Kings of armies flee, they flee; And she that tarrieth at home divideth the spoil.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“a plentiful rain--a rain of gifts, as manna and quails.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain - Margin, shake out. Prof. Alexander, “a rain of free gifts.” The Septuagint and the Vulgate render it, “a voluntary or willing rain.” The Syriac, “the rain of a vow.” The Hebrew word translated “plentiful” means free, voluntary, of its own accord - נדבה nedâbâh - (See the notes at Psalms 51:12, where it is rendered free); then it means that which is given freely; and hence, abundantly. It means, therefore, in this place, plentiful, abundant. The reference, however, is to the manna, with which the people were supplied from day to day, and which seemed to be showered upon them in abundance. The word rendered “didst send” means properly to shake out,…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Weary - Dry and thirsty, and parched with excessive heat, and ready to faint for want of rain, Psa 63:1. Psalms 68:10”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“didst: Psa 65:9-13, Psa 77:16, Psa 77:17, Psa 78:24-27; Deu 11:10-12, Deu 11:14; Eze 34:26 send: Heb. shake out confirm thine inheritance: Heb. confirm it. Psalms 68:10”
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