Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.
Your God has commanded your strength: strengthen, O God, what you have accomplished for us.
The writer is acknowledging that God is the source of their strength and asking Him to continue strengthening what He has already done for them.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 68 is attributed to David and serves as a triumphant song of praise for God's power and protection over Israel, likely written during times of military victory or the procession of the Ark of the Covenant. In this verse, the psalmist calls on God to demonstrate His commanded strength, reflecting the ancient Israelites' reliance on divine intervention amid threats from enemies. This fits into the broader biblical narrative of God as a deliverer who actively works on behalf of His people.
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