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Psalms 68:3–4

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But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.
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From verse 3

  1. Psalms 64:10Rank 1 from verse 3
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    10The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.

  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:16Rank 2 from verse 3
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    16Rejoice evermore.

  3. Psalms 100:1–2Rank 3 from verse 3
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    1MAKE a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

    2Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

  4. Revelation 18:20Rank 4 from verse 3
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    20Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

  5. 1 Peter 1:8Rank 5 from verse 3
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    8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

From verse 4

  1. Deuteronomy 33:26Rank 1 from verse 4
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    26There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.

  2. Isaiah 12:4–6Rank 2 from verse 4
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    4And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.

    5Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.

    6Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

  3. Psalms 66:4Rank 3 from verse 4
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    4All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.

  4. Psalms 104:3Rank 4 from verse 4
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    3Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:

  5. Psalms 66:2Rank 5 from verse 4
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    2Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 68:3

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

glad

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Pleased; affected with pleasure or moderate joy; moderately happy.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

rejoice

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1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

yea

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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 68:4

COMBINED MEANING

sing

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To produce musical sounds with the voice; to celebrate, praise, or tell in song.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

praises

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Sense 1: Expressions of approval, honour, or commendation. Sense 2: Commends, extols, or glorifies.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

extol

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To raise in words or eulogy; to praise; to exalt in commendation; to magnify.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

rideth

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Third-person singular present form of ride (to be carried on a horse, other animal, vehicle, or ship).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

JAH

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A name of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

rejoice

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1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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2As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.

3But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.

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4Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

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5A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.

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