Psalms 68:4-6
Summary for Ps 68:4-6: 68:4-6 a The psalmist praises God’s powerful and compassionate reign. 68:4 b him who rides the clouds: This is an ancient description of Baal, a Canaanite deity. The psalmist applies it to the Lord as the true “Rider of the Clouds” (see 68:33 c; 104:3 d). God wields power over the clouds and the rain.68:5 e God, the Father of all marginalized and needy people, shows them compassion and protects their rights (see 10:14 f, 18 g; 69:33 h; 82:3 i).
• Like his dwelling, the Lord is holy. The supreme example of the holy God coming down to rescue humanity is Jesus Christ.
68:6 j God released Israel from slavery in Egypt (Exod 20:2 k; see Ps 69:33 l), and he still sets the prisoners free.
• The sun-scorched desert represents alienation from God and separation from blessing.
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