Guiding Questions: Psalms 68

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. In the opening verses, how is God described, — as lawgiver? as protector? as warrior?
  2. Who, according to Psalms 68:4, do not fear the “might of the Divine?
  3. In this particular Psalm what names of God are utilized and which is used more frequently than any other?
  4. In Psalms 68:6, is the description of God that of “might” or some other attribute?
  5. To what historical event related in the Torah would Psalms 68:8 seem to refer? — and likewise with Psalms 68:9?
  6. To what land and what people would Psalms 68:10-11 refer?
  7. In Psalms 68:17 there is reference to the mountain in which “God dwells” — is this Sinai? The mount on which Jerusalem is built?
  8. Since Psalms 68:20 ends with “Selah” does Psalms 68:21 begin a new thought?
  9. In Psalms 68:21 does “escape from death” imply immortality?
  10. Does Psalms 68:23 refer to the “victory” of God over such forces as “Yam” (the sea god)?
  11. In what setting would Psalms 68:25-26 be best understood?
  12. Is the “beast of the marsh” (Psalms 68:31) a reference to Egypt? — and would this be validated by the reference in Psalms 68:32?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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