Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 103:16 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Psalms 103:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 103 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. it is: Heb. it is not”
Psalms 103:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 103:16
The wind (ruach) passes over the flower, and 'it is gone' with 'the place thereof knowing it no more.' This extends the grass metaphor, emphasizing how quickly life ends and is forgotten. Yet this sobering reality isn't the psalm's conclusion but its foil for God's everlasting mercy (v.17). The Reformed understanding of mortality recognizes death's reality while affirming resurrection hope. Christ conquered death (1 Cor 15:54-57), ensuring believers aren't ultimately 'gone' but live eternally.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 103:16
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“the flower fades”
“neither shall his place any more see him.”
“and is laid low. Yes”
“and he was not”
“and are spent without hope.”
“then it shall deny him”
“Terrors take hold on him as waters”