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Psalms 104:17 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 104:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 104 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.”
Psalms 104:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 104:17
Birds make nests in the cedars, while the fir trees house the stork (chasidah). God's provision extends to providing habitat, not just food and water. The stork nesting in fir trees shows God's detailed care for diverse creatures' specific needs. Each creature has its appropriate dwelling provided by God. This micro-level providence demonstrates God's comprehensive care. Christ taught that foxes have holes and birds have nests (Matt 8:20), though He had no earthly home. The Reformed doctrine of providence recognizes God ordains and sustains all creation's details.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 104:17
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“By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation”
“any kind of heron”
“and the fruit of it much”
“All the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs”
“the stork in the sky knows her appointed times; and the turtledove and the swallow and the crane observe the time of their coming; but my people don't know Yahweh's law.”
“and though your nest is set among the stars”
“who makes your nest in the cedars”
“it is greater than the herbs”