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Psalms 68:4–5

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Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.
A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
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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.

From verse 5

  1. Jeremiah 49:11Rank 1 from verse 5
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    11Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.

  2. Psalms 10:14Rank 2 from verse 5
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    14Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.

  3. Deuteronomy 10:18Rank 3 from verse 5
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    18He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.

  4. Psalms 82:3–4Rank 4 from verse 5
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    3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

    4Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

  5. Psalms 146:9Rank 5 from verse 5
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    9The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.

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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

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rideth

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

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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.

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before

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

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Psalms 68:5

COMBINED MEANING

father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

judge

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Sense 1: A person or authority who hears, discerns, decides, governs, vindicates, condemns, or administers justice. Sense 2: To examine, distinguish, determine, form a verdict, rule, govern, condemn, punish, vindicate, or call to account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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COMBINED MEANING

holy

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Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.

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

COMBINED MEANING

habitation

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A dwelling, abode, or place of residence; a place of refuge or shelter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616

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

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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6God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

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