Psalms 68:30 meaning and explanation
Rebuke the beast in the reeds, the herd of bulls among the calves of the nations, until it submits, bringing bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war.
Psalms 68:30, Berean Standard Bible
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Psalm 68 is a victory hymn that traces God's march from Sinai to His dwelling in Jerusalem, and verse 30 falls within a prayer for His rule to be acknowledged by the nations. The "beast in the reeds" likely evokes Egypt, pictured as a river monster (compare Ezekiel 29:3), while the "herd of bulls" and "calves" suggest powerful rulers and their peoples.
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