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Psalm 68:18 · KJV

"Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever.
17The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.
18Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.
19Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.
20He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the concept of being led from captivity resonate with your life?

2

What does it mean for you to receive gifts from God?

3

When have you felt God's grace in your life, even when you didn't deserve it?

Life Application

grace

Reflect on the gifts God has given you and how you can share them with others.

forgiveness

Consider ways to extend grace to those who may not deserve it.

Connection to Jesus

nt fulfillment

This verse foreshadows Jesus' ascension and His victory over sin and death, as He leads captives free and gives gifts to His people.

See also: Ephesians 4:8

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