Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. New Living Translation Father to the fatherless, defender of widows— this is God, whose dwelling is holy. English Standard Version Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. Berean Standard Bible A father of the fatherless and a defender of widows is God in His holy habitation. King James Bible A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. New King James Version A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation. New American Standard Bible A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy dwelling. NASB 1995 A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy habitation. NASB 1977 A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy habitation. Legacy Standard Bible A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy habitation. Amplified Bible A father of the fatherless and a judge and protector of the widows, Is God in His holy habitation. Christian Standard Bible God in his holy dwelling is a father of the fatherless and a champion of widows. Holman Christian Standard Bible God in His holy dwelling is a father of the fatherless and a champion of widows. American Standard Version A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, Is God in his holy habitation. Contemporary English Version Our God, from your sacred home you take care of orphans and protect widows. English Revised Version A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. GOD'S WORD® Translation The God who is in his holy dwelling place is the father of the fatherless and the defender of widows. Good News Translation God, who lives in his sacred Temple, cares for orphans and protects widows. International Standard Version A father to orphans and an advocate for widows is God in his holy dwelling place. Majority Standard Bible A father of the fatherless and a defender of widows is God in His holy habitation. NET Bible He is a father to the fatherless and an advocate for widows. God rules from his holy palace. New Heart English Bible A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. Webster's Bible Translation A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. World English Bible A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFather of the fatherless, and judge of the widows, "" [Is] God in His holy habitation. Young's Literal Translation Father of the fatherless, and judge of the widows, Is God in His holy habitation. Smith's Literal Translation A father of orphans and a judge of widows, God in his holy habitation. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblewho is the father of orphans, and the judge of widows. God in his holy place: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Father of the fatherless, defender of widows — God in his holy abode, New Revised Standard Version Father of orphans and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA father of the fatherless and a judge of widows is God in his holy habitation. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who is the father of the orphans and the judge of widows; God in his holy dwelling! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, Is God in His holy habitation. Brenton Septuagint Translation who is the father of the orphans, and judge of the widows: such is God in his holy place. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Enemies Are Scattered…4Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds—His name is the LORD—and rejoice before Him. 5A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in His holy habitation. 6God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.… Cross References James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” Deuteronomy 10:18 He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing. Jeremiah 49:11 Abandon your orphans; I will preserve their lives. Let your widows trust in Me.” Exodus 22:22-24 You must not mistreat any widow or orphan. / If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry. / My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will become widows and your children will be fatherless. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Hosea 14:3 Assyria will not save us, nor will we ride on horses. We will never again say, ‘Our gods!’ to the work of our own hands. For in You the fatherless find compassion.” Job 29:12-13 because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. / The dying man blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing for joy. Matthew 6:9 So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. John 14:18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Romans 8:15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” Galatians 4:6 And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” 2 Corinthians 6:18 And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Psalm 146:9 The LORD protects foreigners; He sustains the fatherless and the widow, but the ways of the wicked He frustrates. Proverbs 23:10-11 Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, / for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you. Treasury of Scripture A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. A father Psalm 10:14,18 Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless… Psalm 82:3,4 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy… Psalm 146:9 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. a judge Psalm 72:2,4 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment… Deuteronomy 10:18 He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment. Job 29:12,13 Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him… in his Psalm 33:14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. 2 Chronicles 6:2 But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever. 2 Chronicles 30:27 Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy dwelling place, even unto heaven. Jump to Previous Defender Dwelling Fatherless Habitation Holy Judge Protector WidowsJump to Next Defender Dwelling Fatherless Habitation Holy Judge Protector WidowsPsalm 68 1. A prayer at the removing of the ark4. An exhortation to praise God for his mercies 7. for his care of the church 19. for his great works A father of the fatherless This phrase highlights God's compassionate nature and His role as a protector and provider for those who lack earthly support. The Hebrew word for "father" here is "אָב" (av), which not only denotes a biological parent but also a figure of authority and care. In ancient Israelite society, the father was the primary provider and protector, so this imagery conveys God's deep commitment to those who are vulnerable. The "fatherless" (יָתוֹם, yathom) refers to orphans, who were among the most marginalized and defenseless in ancient times. This phrase reassures believers that God steps into the role of a loving parent for those who have none, emphasizing His personal and intimate care. and a defender of widows is God in His holy habitation A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows.--These epithets of God seem to have become at a very early period almost proverbial. Verse 5. - A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God. A defender, i.e., of the oppressed and downtrodden (comp. Isaiah 1:17). In his holy habitation. The heavenly and not the earthly dwelling place - whether tabernacle or temple - seems to be intended. God from his holy seat in the highest heaven pours clown his grace and mercy, his defence and protection, on all those who specially need his aid.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A fatherאֲבִ֣י (’ă·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1: Father of the fatherless, יְ֭תוֹמִים (yə·ṯō·w·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3490: A bereaved person and a defender וְדַיַּ֣ן (wə·ḏay·yan) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1781: A judge, advocate of the widows, אַלְמָנ֑וֹת (’al·mā·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 490: A widow, a desolate place [is] God אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative in His holy קָדְשֽׁוֹ׃ (qā·ḏə·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity habitation. בִּמְע֥וֹן (bim·‘ō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4583: An abode, of God, men, animals, a retreat Links Psalm 68:5 NIVPsalm 68:5 NLT Psalm 68:5 ESV Psalm 68:5 NASB Psalm 68:5 KJV Psalm 68:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 68:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 68:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 68:5 French Bible Psalm 68:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 68:5 A father of the fatherless (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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