Barnes' Notes on Psalms 68:33

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens - The highest heavens. The heaven of heaven would properly mean the heaven above that which is heaven to us; that is, the heaven above the sky. This is represented as the special dwelling-place of God. The Jews were accustomed to speak of three heavens: (a) The aerial heaven, or the region above us, where the birds fly, and the winds blow; (b) the starry heavens, or the firmament in which the stars are fixed; and (c) the heaven above all, the abode of God and of angels. The word “rideth” here means that he appears there as a conqueror, or that he moves in majesty and glory. See the notes at Psalms 18:10. Which were of old - The words “of old” refer here to the heavens, and denote their antiquity. He rides upon those ancient heavens. He occupies a position above those ancient works of his power. Lo, he doth send out his voice - Margin, as in Hebrew, “give.” The reference is to thunder. The design of this is to increase the impression of his majesty and power. And that a mighty voice - See the notes at Psalms 29:3. return to 'Top of Page'

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