Psalms 68:18

KJV1611 – Modern English

You have ascended on high, you have led captivity captive: you have received gifts for men; yes, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.

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  • Judg 5:12 : 12 Awake, awake, Deborah; awake, awake, utter a song; arise, Barak, and lead your captives captive, son of Abinoam.
  • Ps 47:5 : 5 God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
  • Ps 78:60 : 60 So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among men;
  • Ps 110:1 : 1 The LORD said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.
  • Acts 1:2-9 : 2 Until the day when He was taken up, after He had through the Holy Spirit given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen: 3 To whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many convincing proofs, being seen by them for forty days and speaking of things pertaining to the kingdom of God: 4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, He said, you have heard from Me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now. 6 When they came together, they asked Him, saying, Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? 7 And He said to them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father has put in His own authority. 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. 9 And when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.
  • Acts 2:4 : 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
  • Ps 24:3 : 3 Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? Or who shall stand in His holy place?
  • John 14:23 : 23 Jesus answered and said to him, If anyone loves me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him.
  • John 16:7 : 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth; it is beneficial for you that I go away: for if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I leave, I will send him to you.
  • Rev 21:3 : 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
  • John 16:13-15 : 13 However, when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth: for he will not speak on his own; but whatever he hears, he will speak: and he will show you things to come. 14 He will glorify me: for he will take of what is mine, and will show it to you. 15 All things that the Father has are mine: therefore, I said he will take of mine, and show it to you.
  • Ps 24:7-9 : 7 Lift up your heads, O you gates; and be lifted up, you everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory. Selah.
  • 2 Chr 6:18 : 18 But will God indeed dwell with men on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain you; how much less this house which I have built!
  • Ps 7:7 : 7 So shall the congregation of the people surround you: for their sakes therefore return on high.
  • Col 1:18-19 : 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. 19 For it pleased the Father that in him all fullness should dwell;
  • Col 2:3 : 3 In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
  • Col 2:9 : 9 For in him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
  • 1 Tim 1:13-15 : 13 Although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
  • Titus 3:3-7 : 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, 6 Whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 That having been justified by His grace, we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
  • Heb 1:3 : 3 Who being the brightness of His glory, and the exact image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
  • Heb 4:14 : 14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
  • Heb 6:20 : 20 Where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, made a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
  • Heb 8:1 : 1 Now of the things we have spoken this is the sum: We have such a high priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
  • 1 Pet 3:22 : 22 Who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
  • Rev 1:20-2:1 : 20 The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which you saw are the seven churches. 1 To the angel of the church of Ephesus write: These things says he who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands;
  • Acts 2:23 : 23 Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken, and by lawless hands have crucified and killed:
  • Acts 2:33-41 : 33 Therefore, being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself: 'The LORD said to my Lord, ‘Sit at My right hand, 35 Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.' 36 Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ. 37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, 'Men and brethren, what shall we do?' 38 Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call. 40 And with many other words he testified and encouraged them, saying, 'Save yourselves from this perverse generation.' 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
  • Acts 9:17 : 17 And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
  • Rom 5:8 : 8 But God demonstrates His love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
  • 1 Cor 6:9-9 : 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but you are washed, but you are sanctified, but you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
  • 1 Cor 15:45-47 : 45 And so it is written, 'The first man Adam became a living being.' The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 46 However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, and afterward the spiritual. 47 The first man was of the earth, made of dust; the second Man is the Lord from heaven.
  • 2 Cor 6:16 : 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God; as God has said: I will dwell in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they shall be My people.
  • Ps 132:13-14 : 13 For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His dwelling. 14 This is My resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it.
  • Prov 1:22-23 : 22 "How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? And the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn at my rebuke; surely I will pour out my spirit upon you, I will make my words known to you.
  • Isa 55:7 : 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
  • Isa 57:15 : 15 For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
  • Ezek 48:35 : 35 It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.
  • Matt 9:13 : 13 But go and learn what this means, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice: for I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.
  • Mark 16:9 : 9 Now when Jesus was risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven demons.
  • Luke 24:47 : 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
  • Luke 24:49 : 49 And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but stay in the city of Jerusalem until you are endowed with power from on high.
  • Luke 24:51 : 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them and carried up into heaven.
  • John 14:16-17 : 16 And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Helper, that he may abide with you forever; 17 The Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him: but you know him; for he dwells with you and will be in you.
  • Eph 4:8-9 : 8 Therefore he says, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what does it mean but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is the same also who ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)

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  • Eph 4:8-10
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    8Therefore he says, When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

    9(Now that he ascended, what does it mean but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

    10He who descended is the same also who ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)

  • Ps 68:15-17
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    15The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; a high hill as the hill of Bashan.

    16Why do you leap, you high hills? This is the hill which God desires to dwell in; yes, the LORD will dwell in it forever.

    17The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.

  • Ps 68:19
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    19Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.

  • Ps 47:5
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    5God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.

  • 2 Sam 22:49-50
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    49And who brings me forth from my enemies: you also have lifted me up on high above those who rose up against me: you have delivered me from the violent man.

    50Therefore I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the nations, and I will sing praises to your name.

  • Ps 18:48-49
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    48He delivers me from my enemies: yes, you lift me up above those who rise up against me: you have delivered me from the violent man.

    49Therefore I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the nations, and sing praises to your name.

  • Ps 68:6-7
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    6God sets the solitary in families; he brings out those who are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

    7O God, when you went forth before your people, when you marched through the wilderness; Selah:

  • Exod 15:13
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    13In your mercy you have led forth the people whom you have redeemed: you have guided them in your strength to your holy habitation.

  • Ps 97:9
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    9For you, LORD, are high above all the earth: you are exalted far above all gods.

  • Ps 7:7
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    7So shall the congregation of the people surround you: for their sakes therefore return on high.

  • Ps 68:28-29
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    28Your God has commanded your strength: strengthen, O God, what you have wrought for us.

    29Because of your temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto you.

  • Ps 53:6
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    6Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God brings back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.

  • Ps 85:1-2
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    1LORD, You have been favorable to Your land; You have brought back the captivity of Jacob.

    2You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sin. Selah.

  • Ps 68:35
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    35O God, you are awesome out of your holy places: the God of Israel is he who gives strength and power to his people. Blessed be God.

  • Ps 118:28
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    28You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God, I will exalt You.

  • Acts 2:34
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    34For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself: 'The LORD said to my Lord, ‘Sit at My right hand,

  • Ps 30:1
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    1I will praise you, O LORD, for you have lifted me up, and have not let my enemies rejoice over me.

  • Ps 68:26
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    26Bless God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.

  • Ps 18:39
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    39For you have girded me with strength for the battle: you have subdued under me those who rose up against me.

  • Ps 76:4
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    4You are more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.

  • Ps 108:11
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    11Will not you, O God, who have cast us off? And will not you, O God, go forth with our hosts?

  • Isa 33:5
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    5The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he has filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.

  • Ps 57:5
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    5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be above all the earth.

  • Ps 91:9
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    9Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your habitation;

  • Ps 57:11
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    11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be above all the earth.

  • Ps 18:43
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    43You have delivered me from the strivings of the people; you have made me the head of the nations: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.

  • Ps 68:24
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    24They have seen your goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.

  • Ps 66:12
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    12You have caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water, but you brought us out into a wealthy place.

  • Hab 3:13
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    13You went forth for the salvation of Your people, for salvation with Your anointed. You wounded the head from the house of the wicked, by laying bare the foundation to the neck. Selah.

  • Ps 86:14
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    14O God, the proud have risen against me, and a mob of violent men have sought my soul, and have not set You before them.

  • Ps 71:19
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    19Your righteousness also, O God, is very high, who has done great things; O God, who is like unto you!

  • Ps 68:10-11
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    10Your congregation has dwelt therein: you, O God, have prepared of your goodness for the poor.

    11The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those who published it.

  • Ps 18:35
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    35You have also given me the shield of your salvation: your right hand has held me up, and your gentleness has made me great.

  • Isa 63:14
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    14As a beast goes down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest: so you led your people, to make yourself a glorious name.

  • Ps 68:4
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    4Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him who rides upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

  • Ps 110:2
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    2The LORD will send the rod of your strength out of Zion: rule in the midst of your enemies.

  • Ps 82:8
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    8Arise, O God, judge the earth, for You shall inherit all nations.

  • Ezek 38:9
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    9You shall ascend and come like a storm, you shall be like a cloud to cover the land, you, and all your bands, and many people with you.

  • Ps 60:4
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    4You have given a banner to those who fear You, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

  • Ps 77:15
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    15You have with Your arm redeemed Your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.