Sálmarnir 68:18

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18 (68:19) Þú steigst upp til hæða, hafðir á burt bandingja, tókst við gjöfum frá mönnum, jafnvel uppreisnarmönnum, að þú, Drottinn, Guð, mættir búa þar.

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ascended: Psalms 24:3, Psalms 24:7-10, Psalms 47:5, Psalms 110:1, Mark 16:9, Luke 24:51, Acts 1:2-9, Ephesians 4:8-10, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 6:20, Hebrews 8:1, 1 Peter 3:22

led: Judges 5:12

received: Luke 24:49, John 14:16, John 14:17, John 16:7, John 16:13-15, Acts 1:4, Acts 2:4, Acts 2:33-38, Ephesians 4:8

for men: Heb. in the man, 1 Corinthians 15:45-47, Colossians 1:18, Colossians 1:19, Colossians 2:3, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 1:3

rebellious: Proverbs 1:22, Proverbs 1:23, Isaiah 55:7, Matthew 9:13, Luke 24:47, Acts 2:23, Acts 2:36, Acts 2:38-41, Acts 9:17, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Timothy 1:13-15, Titus 3:3-7

that: Psalms 78:60, Psalms 132:13, Psalms 132:14, 2 Chronicles 6:18, Isaiah 57:15, Ezekiel 48:35, John 14:17, John 14:23, 2 Corinthians 6:16, Revelation 1:20, Revelation 2:1, Revelation 21:3

Reciprocal: Genesis 25:5 - General Exodus 29:45 - General Leviticus 26:12 - will be Numbers 5:3 - in the midst 1 Samuel 30:26 - to his friends 1 Kings 6:13 - I will dwell 1 Chronicles 23:25 - that they may dwell in Jerusalem Psalms 46:5 - God is Psalms 68:21 - of such Psalms 107:11 - Because Isaiah 14:2 - and they Ezekiel 10:1 - above Ezekiel 10:18 - and stood Ezekiel 37:26 - set Ezekiel 43:7 - where I Ezekiel 45:17 - the prince's Ezekiel 46:18 - inheritance out Daniel 2:11 - whose Daniel 7:13 - and they Joel 2:27 - I am Zechariah 2:10 - and I Matthew 9:38 - that John 7:39 - for John 14:28 - If John 16:11 - the John 16:33 - I John 20:17 - I ascend Acts 1:9 - when Colossians 2:15 - having 1 Timothy 3:16 - seen Hebrews 5:9 - he became Hebrews 7:26 - made Hebrews 9:24 - but

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Thou hast ascended on high,.... Which is to be understood, not of Moses ascending up to the firmament, as the Targum and Jarchi interpret it, of which we nowhere read; nor of David's going up to the high fortresses, as Aben Ezra; nor of God's ascent from Mount Sinai; but of Christ's ascension to heaven, as the apostle cites and explains it in Ephesians 4:8; which ascension respects him as man, was not figurative, as in Genesis 17:22; but real and local, from earth to heaven, and was certain and visible; he was seen to go up by angels and men; and, because of the certainty of it, it is here expressed in the past tense, though it was then future;

thou hast led captivity captive; meaning either such who had been captives, in which sense the word is used, Psalms 126:1; and so may design either those who had been prisoners in the grave, but were set free at Christ's resurrection, and went with him in triumph to heaven; or all his people, whom he redeemed by his blood from that captivity and bondage they were in by nature; or rather those who led them captive are here meant by "captivity"; such as sin, Satan, the world, death, and every spiritual enemy, whom Christ conquered and triumphed over; the allusion may be to public triumphs, when captives were led in chains, even kings and great men, that had captivated others: the words seem to be borrowed out of Judges 5:12;

thou hast received gifts for men; the gifts of the Holy Spirit, qualifying men for the ministry of the Gospel, as they are interpreted by the Apostle, Ephesians 4:11; these Christ received from his divine Father in human nature, when he ascended up to heaven, in order to give them to men; and which he did in a very extraordinary manner on the day of Pentecost. The Targum and Syriac version render it, "thou hast given gifts to men"; and the Arabic version, "and he gave gifts to men", as the apostle, Ephesians 4:8;

yea, [for] the rebellious also; disobedient and unbelieving m, as all men are by nature, even God's elect, before conversion, Titus 3:3; who are not only called by grace, and have the blessings of grace bestowed upon them; but some of them have gifts given them, whereby they are fitted to preach the Gospel to others, as Saul, the blasphemer, persecutor, and injurious; and some of those among the Jews, that were concerned in the crucifixion of Christ: though some think the Gentiles are intended, on whom the Holy Spirit was poured forth after our Lord's ascension; and so the Targum interprets it of the rebellious, who become proselytes, and return by repentance;

that the Lord God might dwell [among them]; that is, that they, by the gifts and graces of the Spirit bestowed on them, might become a fit habitation for God; or that "they", the rebellious, being now partakers of the grace of God and his gifts, "might dwell [with] the Lord God" n in his churches; enjoy his divine presence, and have communion with him in his word and ordinances.

m סודרים απειθουντες Sept. "non credentes", V. L. n לשכן "ut habitent cum Jah, Jehovah", Piscator; "cum Deo", Gejerus; "ut habitent pulchritudinem Dei", Cocceius.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Thou hast ascended on high - That is, Thou hast gone up to the high place; to thy throne; to thine abode. The idea is, that God had descended or come down from his dwelling-place in the case referred to in the psalm, and that having now secured a victory by vanquishing his foes, and having given deliverance to his people, he had now returned, or reascended to his seat. This may either mean his throne on earth, or his abode in heaven. It would seem most probable that the latter is the idea.

Thou hast led captivity captive - “Thou hast made captivity captive,” or “Thou hast captured a captivity.” The main idea is, that he had achieved a complete victory; he had led all his foes captive. The language “would” also express the idea that he had made captives for himself of those who were captives to others, or who were in subjection to another. As applied in the Christian sense, this would refer to those who were captives to Satan, and who were held in bondage by him, but who had been rescued by the Redeemer, and brought under another captivity - the yielding of voluntary service to himself. Those once captives to sin were now led by him, captives in a higher sense. See the notes at Ephesians 4:8.

Thou hast received gifts for men - Margin, “in the man.” That is, “Among men,” or while among them as a conqueror. The idea here most naturally conveyed would be, that he had obtained “gifts,” privileges, advantages, “in” man; that is, that men, considered as captives, constituted the victory which he had achieved - the advantage which he had acquired. It was not so much “for” them as “in” them, and “by” them, to wit, by possessing them as captives or subjects to him. With this victory achieved, he had now ascended on high.

Yea, for the rebellious also - Or, more properly, “even the rebellious.” That is, Those who had been in a state of rebellion he had subdued to himself, and had thus led captivity captive. It was a triumph by which they had become subdued to him.

That the Lord God might dwell among them - literally, “For the dwelling of Jah, God.” The idea is, that he had achieved such a triumph; he had so brought the rebellious under subjection to himself, that he could take up his abode with them, or dwell with them as his people. His rule could be extended over them, and they would acknowledge him as their sovereign. This would be applicable to a people in ancient times that had been subdued by the people of God. It might now be properly applied, also, to sinners who by the power of truth have been so subdued as to submit to God. It is applicable to all who have been conquered by the Gospel - whose enmity has been slain - who have been changed from enemies to friends - so that the Lord may dwell in their hearts, or rule over them. This passage is applied by the apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:8 to the Messiah, not as having original reference to him, but as suggesting language which would appropriately express the nature of his work, and the glory of his triumph. See the notes at that place.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Psalms 68:18. Thou hast ascended on high — When the ark had reached the top of Sion, and was deposited in the place assigned for it, the singers joined in the following chorus. This seems to be an allusion to a military triumph. The conqueror was placed on a very elevated chariot.

Led captivity captive — The conquered kings and generals were usually tied behind the chariot of the conqueror-bound to it, bound together, and walked after it, to grace the triumph of the victor.

Thou hast received gifts for men — "And gave gifts unto men;" Ephesians 4:8. At such times the conqueror threw money among the crowd. Thou hast received gifts among men, באדם baadam, IN MAN, in human nature; and God manifest in the flesh dwells among mortals! Thanks be to God for his unspeakable GIFT! By establishing his abode among the rebellious, the prophet may refer to the conquest of the land of Canaan, and the country beyond Jordan.

Yea, for the rebellious also — Even to the rebellious. Those who were his enemies, who traduced his character and operations, and those who fought against him now submit to him, and share his munificence; for it is the property of a hero to be generous.

That the Lord God might dwell among them.] יה אלהים yah Elohim, the self-existing God; see on Psalms 68:4. The conqueror now coming to fix his abode among the conquered people to organize them under his laws, to govern and dispense justice among them. The whole of this is very properly applied by St. Paul, Ephesians 4:5, to the resurrection and glory of Christ; where the reader is requested to consult the note.