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Acts 13:34 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Acts 13:34 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 13 verse 34 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David. mercies: Gr. holy, or just things: which word the Septuagint in many places, uses for that which is in the Hebrew, mercies”
Acts 13:34 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 13:34
"I will give you the sure mercies of David" (τὰ ὅσια Δαυὶδ τὰ πιστά, ta hosia Dauid ta pista)—Paul quotes Isaiah 55:3, connecting Christ's resurrection to the Davidic covenant's irrevocable promises. The Greek hosia means "holy things" or "covenant mercies," while pista emphasizes their certainty and faithfulness. These mercies are "sure" because Christ "raised...from the dead, now no more to return to corruption" conquered death permanently.Unlike David, who died and saw corruption (v. 36), Jesus rose never to die again (Romans 6:9). The "sure mercies" depend on an eternal King—if Messiah rem...
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Cross-References for Acts 13:34
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“and come to me; hear”
“Love stands firm forever. You established the heavens. Your faithfulness is in them.”
“being raised from the dead”
“and said”
“and of David my servant”
“and he shall feed them”
“and at that time”
“and he shall be my son: if he commit iniquity”
“and observe my statutes”
“yet he has made with me an everlasting covenant”