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Psalms 10:1 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 10:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 10 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Why Do You Stand Far Away?
“Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?”
Psalms 10:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 10:1
Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? Psalm 10 continues the acrostic pattern begun in Psalm 9, suggesting they originally formed one composition. However, the tone shifts dramatically from celebration to complaint. David now questions why God seems absent precisely when His presence is most needed."Why standest thou afar off" (lamah Yahweh ta'amod berachok, לָמָה יְהוָה תַּעֲמֹד בְּרָחוֹק) employs the interrogative lamah (why?) to express perplexity and anguish. Amad (to stand) suggests God standing at a distance, uninvolved, observing from afar rath...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 10:1
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“my God”
“neither forsake me”
“Yahweh? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?”
“a very present help in trouble.”
“the Savior of it in the time of trouble”
“and forget our affliction and our oppression?”
“and hold me for your enemy?”
“Yahweh”
“why do you reject my soul? Why do you hide your face from me?”
“who then can condemn? When he hides his face”