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The heavens also dropped rain at the presence of God; Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/68.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The earth quaked; The heavens also dropped rain at the presence of God; Sinai itself quaked at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/nasb/psalms/68.htm">NASB 1995</a> The earth quaked; The heavens also dropped rain at the presence of God; Sinai itself quaked at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/68.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The earth quaked; The heavens also dropped rain at the presence of God; Sinai itself quaked at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/lsb/psalms/68.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The earth quaked; The heavens also dripped rain at the presence of God; Sinai itself quaked at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/amp/psalms/68.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The earth trembled; The heavens also poured down rain at the presence of God; Sinai itself trembled at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/csb/psalms/68.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> the earth trembled and the skies poured rain before God, the God of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/68.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> the earth trembled and the skies poured down rain before God, the God of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. <a href="/asv/psalms/68.htm">American Standard Version</a> The earth trembled, The heavens also dropped rain at the presence of God: Yon Sinai trembled at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/cev/psalms/68.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God of Israel, the earth trembled, and rain poured down. You alone are the God who rules from Mount Sinai. <a href="/erv/psalms/68.htm">English Revised Version</a> The earth trembled, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even yon Sinai trembled at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/gwt/psalms/68.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> the earth quaked and the sky poured in the presence of the God of Sinai, in the presence of the God of Israel. <a href="/gnt/psalms/68.htm">Good News Translation</a> the earth shook, and the sky poured down rain, because of the coming of the God of Sinai, the coming of the God of Israel. <a href="/isv/psalms/68.htm">International Standard Version</a> the land quaked. Indeed, the heavens poured down rain from the presence of God, this God of Sinai, from the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/msb/psalms/68.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> the earth shook and the heavens poured down rain before God, the One on Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. <a href="/net/psalms/68.htm">NET Bible</a> the earth shakes, yes, the heavens pour down rain before God, the God of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. <a href="/nheb/psalms/68.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The earth trembled. The sky also poured down rain at the presence of the God of Sinai--at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/wbt/psalms/68.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/web/psalms/68.htm">World English Bible</a> The earth trembled. The sky also poured down rain at the presence of the God of Sinai— at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/68.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The earth has shaken, "" Indeed, the heavens have dropped before God, "" This Sinai—before God, the God of Israel. <a href="/ylt/psalms/68.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The earth hath shaken, Yea, the heavens have dropped before God, This Sinai -- before God, the God of Israel. <a href="/slt/psalms/68.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The earth shook, also the heavens dropped from the face of God, this Sinai from the face of God, the God of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/68.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The earth was moved, and the heavens dropped at the presence of the God of Sina, at the presence of the God of Israel. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/68.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 67:9>the earth was moved, for the heavens rained down before the face of the God of Sinai, before the face of the God of Israel. <a href="/nabre/psalms/68.htm">New American Bible</a> The earth quaked, the heavens poured, before God, the One of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/68.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the earth quaked, the heavens poured down rain at the presence of God, the God of Sinai, at the presence of God, the God of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/68.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The earth shook, the heavens also lowered at the presence of God; even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/68.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> The Earth shook and the Heavens dropped from before God; this Mount Sinai from before God, the God of Israel!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/68.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> The earth trembled, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God; Even yon Sinai trembled at the presence of God, the God of Israel. <a href="/sep/psalms/68.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> the earth quaked, yea, the heavens dropped water at the presence of the God of Sina, at the presence of the God of Israel. <a href="/parallel/psalms/68-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7893" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/68.htm">God's Enemies Are Scattered</a> …7O God, when You went out before Your people, when You marched through the wasteland, Selah 8<a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/7493.htm" title="7493: rā·‘ā·šāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To quake, shake. A primitive root; to undulate, partic. Through fear; specifically, to spring.">shook</a> <a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: šā·ma·yim (N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">the heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/5197.htm" title="5197: nā·ṭə·p̄ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to ooze, i.e. Distil gradually; by implication, to fall in drops; figuratively, to speak by inspiration.">poured down rain</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">the One</a> <a href="/hebrew/5514.htm" title="5514: sî·nay (N-proper-fs) -- The mountain where the law was given. Of uncertain derivation; Sinai, mountain of Arabia.">on Sinai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> 9You sent abundant rain, O God; You refreshed Your weary inheritance.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18</a> Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. <a href="/judges/5-4.htm">Judges 5:4-5</a> O LORD, when You went out from Seir, when You marched from the land of Edom, the earth trembled, the heavens poured out rain, and the clouds poured down water. / The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/habakkuk/3-3.htm">Habakkuk 3:3-6</a> God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth. / His radiance was like the sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power is hidden. / Plague went before Him, and fever followed in His steps. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/33-2.htm">Deuteronomy 33:2</a> He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned upon us from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran and came with myriads of holy ones, with flaming fire at His right hand. <a href="/isaiah/64-1.htm">Isaiah 64:1-3</a> If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence, / as fire kindles the brushwood and causes the water to boil, to make Your name known to Your enemies, so that the nations will tremble at Your presence! / When You did awesome works that we did not expect, You came down, and the mountains trembled at Your presence. <a href="/nahum/1-5.htm">Nahum 1:5</a> The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. <a href="/micah/1-3.htm">Micah 1:3-4</a> For behold, the LORD comes forth from His dwelling place; He will come down and tread on the high places of the earth. / The mountains will melt beneath Him, and the valleys will split apart, like wax before the fire, like water rushing down a slope. <a href="/psalms/77-16.htm">Psalm 77:16-18</a> The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. / The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. <a href="/psalms/114-4.htm">Psalm 114:4-7</a> the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. / Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back, / O mountains, that you skipped like rams, O hills, like lambs? ... <a href="/isaiah/64-1.htm">Isaiah 64:1</a> If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence, <a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a> Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. <a href="/revelation/16-18.htm">Revelation 16:18</a> And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake the likes of which had not occurred since men were upon the earth—so mighty was the great quake. <a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a> At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split. <a href="/hebrews/12-26.htm">Hebrews 12:26</a> At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a> After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.earth<a href="/psalms/77-18.htm">Psalm 77:18</a> The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook.<a href="/psalms/114-7.htm">Psalm 114:7</a> Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob;<a href="/isaiah/64-1.htm">Isaiah 64:1,3</a> Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, … the heavens<a href="/judges/5-4.htm">Judges 5:4</a> LORD, when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou marchedst out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens dropped, the clouds also dropped water.Sinai<a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16,18</a> And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp trembled… <a href="/deuteronomy/5-23.htm">Deuteronomy 5:23-25</a> And it came to pass, when ye heard the voice out of the midst of the darkness, (for the mountain did burn with fire,) that ye came near unto me, even all the heads of your tribes, and your elders; … the God<a href="/psalms/68-35.htm">Psalm 68:35</a> O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.<a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Psalm 41:13</a> Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.<a href="/isaiah/45-3.htm">Isaiah 45:3</a> And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/29-22.htm">Dropped</a> <a href="/psalms/67-7.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/42-6.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/psalms/66-9.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/psalms/45-2.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/psalms/68-2.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/56-12.htm">Present</a> <a href="/psalms/18-7.htm">Quaked</a> <a href="/psalms/65-11.htm">Rain</a> <a href="/psalms/62-6.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/psalms/64-8.htm">Shaking</a> <a href="/psalms/18-7.htm">Shook</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Sinai</a> <a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-28.htm">Streaming</a> <a href="/psalms/18-7.htm">Trembled</a> <a href="/judges/5-5.htm">Yon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-28.htm">Dropped</a> <a href="/psalms/68-32.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/68-33.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/68-26.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/73-21.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/psalms/77-4.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/psalms/77-17.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/psalms/76-7.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/psalms/68-29.htm">Present</a> <a href="/psalms/77-18.htm">Quaked</a> <a href="/psalms/68-9.htm">Rain</a> <a href="/psalms/82-5.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/psalms/69-23.htm">Shaking</a> <a href="/psalms/77-18.htm">Shook</a> <a href="/psalms/68-17.htm">Sinai</a> <a href="/psalms/78-24.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/psalms/105-41.htm">Streaming</a> <a href="/psalms/77-16.htm">Trembled</a> <a href="/judges/5-5.htm">Yon</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 68</div>1. <a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">A prayer at the removing of the ark</a> 4. <a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercies</a> 7. <a href="/psalms/68-7.htm">for his care of the church</a> 19. <a href="/psalms/68-19.htm">for his great works</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/68.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/68.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>the earth shook This phrase evokes the imagery of God's powerful presence, often associated with divine intervention and revelation. In biblical history, the earth shaking is a common motif indicating God's direct action, such as at Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18</a>) when God gave the Ten Commandments. It symbolizes God's might and the awe-inspiring nature of His presence.and the heavens poured down rain Rain in the Bible is frequently a sign of God's blessing and provision, as well as His control over nature. This phrase may recall the blessings of rain in a dry land, emphasizing God's ability to provide and sustain life. It also connects to the idea of God as the sustainer and nurturer of His people, as seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/11-14.htm">Deuteronomy 11:14</a>.before God, the One on Sinai Mount Sinai is a significant location in biblical history, where God revealed Himself to Moses and gave the Law to Israel (Exodus 19-20). This reference underscores God's covenant relationship with Israel and His role as lawgiver. It highlights the historical moment when God established His covenant with His chosen people, setting them apart for His purposes.before God, the God of Israel This phrase reaffirms the identity of God as the deity specifically in covenant with Israel. It emphasizes the unique relationship between God and the nation of Israel, as seen throughout the Old Testament. This covenant relationship is foundational to understanding Israel's history and God's redemptive plan, which ultimately points to the coming of Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this verse, depicted as powerful and sovereign, causing natural phenomena to occur. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sinai.htm">Sinai</a> A significant location in biblical history, where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. It symbolizes God's covenant and law. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The chosen people of God, who experienced His mighty acts and received His law at Sinai. 4. <a href="/topical/e/earthquake.htm">Earthquake</a> Represents God's power and presence, often associated with divine revelation or judgment. 5. <a href="/topical/r/rain.htm">Rain</a> Symbolizes God's provision and blessing, as well as His control over nature.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_power.htm">God's Sovereignty and Power</a> Recognize that God controls all elements of nature and history. His power is unmatched and should inspire awe and reverence. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_and_revelation.htm">God's Presence and Revelation</a> Understand that God's presence is transformative and often accompanied by signs and wonders. Seek His presence in your life for guidance and strength. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a> Reflect on the significance of God's covenant with Israel at Sinai. As believers, we are part of a new covenant through Jesus Christ, which calls us to live in obedience and faithfulness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_blessing.htm">God's Provision and Blessing</a> Trust in God's provision, symbolized by rain. He meets our needs and blesses us abundantly when we walk in His ways. <a href="/topical/r/response_to_god's_majesty.htm">Response to God's Majesty</a> Our response to God's majesty should be worship and submission. Acknowledge His greatness in your daily life and live in a way that honors Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_68.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 68</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_8_with_harsh_judgments.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 8's depiction of a caring God with other biblical passages that portray divine indifference or harsh judgment toward humans?</a> <a href="/q/can_hebrews_12_26-27_be_proven_by_nature.htm">In Hebrews 12:26–27, what evidence supports the claim that God once shook the earth, and can such an event be validated by natural records? </a> <a href="/q/what's_zechariah_14_4's_link_to_christ's_return.htm">What is Zechariah 14:4's significance to Christ's Second Coming?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_judges_5_4-5_align_with_geology.htm">Judges 5:4-5: How do descriptions of mountains melting and the earth trembling align with natural phenomena or geological records? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/68.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - The earth shook, the heavens also dropped, at the presence of God (see <a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16-18</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/5-22.htm">Deuteronomy 5:22, 23</a>). The "dropping" of the heavens was the descent of a thick thundercloud upon the mount, which rested upon it, and spread around a dense and weird darkness. Even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God; literally, yonder Sinai, as if it were in sight, and could be pointed at. The God of Israel. Our God, who did all these great things for us. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/68-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>the earth אֶ֤רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land shook רָעָ֨שָׁה ׀ (rā·‘ā·šāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7493.htm">Strong's 7493: </a> To undulate, through fear, to spring and אַף־ (’ap̄-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_637.htm">Strong's 637: </a> Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though the heavens שָׁמַ֣יִם (šā·ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky poured down [rain] נָטְפוּ֮ (nā·ṭə·p̄ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5197.htm">Strong's 5197: </a> To ooze, distil gradually, to fall in drops, to speak by inspiration before מִפְּנֵ֪י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face God, אֱלֹ֫הִ֥ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative the One זֶ֥ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that [on] Sinai, סִינַ֑י (sî·nay) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5514.htm">Strong's 5514: </a> Sinai -- the mountain where the law was given before מִפְּנֵ֥י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face God, אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative the God אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/68-8.htm">Psalm 68:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/68-8.htm">Psalm 68:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/68-8.htm">Psalm 68:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/68-8.htm">Psalm 68:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/68-8.htm">Psalm 68:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/68-8.htm">Psalm 68:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/68-8.htm">Psalm 68:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/68-8.htm">Psalm 68:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/68-8.htm">Psalm 68:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/68-8.htm">Psalm 68:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/68-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 68:8 The earth trembled (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/68-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 68:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 68:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/68-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 68:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 68:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>