Psalms 68:26

Authorized King James Version

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Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.

Original Language Analysis

בְּֽ֭מַקְהֵלוֹת in the congregations H4721
בְּֽ֭מַקְהֵלוֹת in the congregations
Strong's: H4721
Word #: 1 of 6
an assembly
בָּרְכ֣וּ Bless H1288
בָּרְכ֣וּ Bless
Strong's: H1288
Word #: 2 of 6
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
אֱלֹהִ֑ים ye God H430
אֱלֹהִ֑ים ye God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 3 of 6
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
אֲ֝דֹנָ֗י even the Lord H136
אֲ֝דֹנָ֗י even the Lord
Strong's: H136
Word #: 4 of 6
the lord (used as a proper name of god only)
מִמְּק֥וֹר from the fountain H4726
מִמְּק֥וֹר from the fountain
Strong's: H4726
Word #: 5 of 6
properly, something dug, i.e., a (general) source (of water, even when naturally flowing; also of tears, blood (by euphemism, of the female pudenda);
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ of Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ of Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 6 of 6
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis & Commentary

The call to 'Bless ye God in the congregations' emphasizes corporate worship's importance. The specific mention 'from the fountain of Israel' roots this in covenant identity—worship flows from being God's chosen people. Fountain imagery suggests life-giving source; Israel's identity and worship spring from God's elective grace. New Testament believers worship 'from the fountain' of Christ's life-giving Spirit (John 7:38-39).

Historical Context

Israel's identity as God's people began with Abraham's call and Exodus deliverance. Every generation was to remember they were chosen by grace, not merit, making gratitude the foundation of worship.

Questions for Reflection