Psalms 68:19

Blessed [be] the Lord, [who] daily loadeth us [with benefits, even] the God of our salvation. Selah.

Blessed {H1288}{H8803)} be the Lord {H136}, who daily {H3117}{H3117} loadeth {H6006}{H8799)} us with benefits, even the God {H410} of our salvation {H3444}. Selah {H5542}.

Blessed be Adonai! Every day he bears our burden, does God, our salvation. (Selah)

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God of our salvation. Selah

Blessed be the Lord, who daily beareth our burden, Even the God who is our salvation. [Selah

Commentary

Psalm 68:19 (KJV) is a powerful declaration of God's unending provision and His identity as the ultimate deliverer. It serves as a call to worship, acknowledging the Lord's continuous care for His people.

Context of Psalm 68:19

Psalm 68 is a triumphant psalm, often associated with the procession of the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem or a celebration of God's victories in battle. It depicts God as a mighty warrior who scatters His enemies and leads His people in triumph. Within this grand narrative of divine power and conquest, verse 19 shifts focus to God's intimate and continuous care for His people. It highlights that the same powerful God who brings victory also provides for their daily needs, underscoring His multifaceted nature as both a sovereign ruler and a loving provider.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine, Daily Provision: The phrase "daily loadeth us with benefits" emphasizes God's consistent and abundant supply. It's not a one-time act but a perpetual outpouring of grace and good things, meeting our needs day by day. This echoes the concept of daily bread and God's mercies being new every morning.
  • God of Salvation: Identifying the Lord as "the God of our salvation" points to His role as deliverer from sin, danger, and all forms of oppression. All benefits flow from His salvific nature. He is the ultimate source of rescue and wellbeing, providing not just material blessings but spiritual deliverance. Psalm 27:1 also declares the Lord as our salvation.
  • Call to Praise and Gratitude: The opening "Blessed be the Lord" is an invitation to worship and give thanks. Recognizing God's daily provision and His identity as our Savior should naturally lead to a heart of adoration and appreciation for His faithfulness.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV phrase "daily loadeth us with benefits" is an interpretation that captures the essence of the Hebrew. The verb translated "loadeth" (Hebrew: גָמַב, β€˜amas) means to load, bear, or carry. While "benefits" is supplied, the underlying idea is that God "loads us" or "burdens us" – not with difficulties, but with an abundance of good things, delivering us and sustaining us. It implies a continuous, heavy outpouring of divine favor and provision. The term "Selah" at the end of the verse is a common musical or liturgical notation in the Psalms, likely indicating a pause for reflection, emphasis, or musical interlude, encouraging the reader to ponder the profound truth just stated.

Practical Application

Psalm 68:19 encourages believers to cultivate a mindset of daily gratitude and dependence on God. It reminds us that every good thing we receive, from the mundane necessities to the miraculous deliverances, originates from His hand. This verse challenges us to:

  • Recognize God's Hand: Look for and acknowledge God's daily provision in your life, even in small ways.
  • Live in Gratitude: Respond to His constant blessings with praise and thanksgiving, making "Blessed be the Lord" a regular declaration.
  • Trust His Faithfulness: Find comfort and peace in knowing that the God who saves is also the God who faithfully provides for you every single day, no matter the circumstances.
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Cross-References

  • Isaiah 46:4

    And [even] to [your] old age I [am] he; and [even] to hoar hairs will I carry [you]: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver [you].

  • Lamentations 3:23

    [They are] new every morning: great [is] thy faithfulness.

  • Ephesians 1:3

    ΒΆ Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ:

  • Psalms 55:22

    Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

  • Psalms 103:1

    ΒΆ [A Psalm] of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, [bless] his holy name.

  • Psalms 103:22

    Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

  • Psalms 65:5

    [By] terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; [who art] the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off [upon] the sea:
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