Psalm 68:17 Meaning
The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.
Context Explained
15The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan.
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.
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Related Cross References
Hebrews 1:14
Both verses affirm the role of angels as ministering spirits sent to serve.
Psalm 104:4
Both passages highlight the function of angels in God's creation.
Matthew 26:53
Jesus mentions the presence of angels during His arrest, echoing God's power.
Source: Psalm 68:17