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Psalms 105:16 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Psalms 105:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 105 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.”
Psalms 105:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 105:16
God 'called for a famine upon the land' and 'brake the whole staff of bread.' This demonstrates God's sovereignty even over disasters. Famine wasn't random but divinely appointed to accomplish His purposes. 'Staff of bread' (matteh lechem) refers to bread as life's support. Breaking it means removing sustenance entirely. This severe famine drove Jacob's family to Egypt, setting up the Exodus. God uses even hardship to fulfill His plans. Christ is the bread of life (John 6:35) who sustains believers spiritually even when physical provision fails.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 105:16
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“Son of man”
“behold”
“just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all lands”
“ten women shall bake your bread in one oven”
“and great affliction. Our fathers found no food.”
“so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine.”
“oil to make his face to shine”
“whose son he had restored to life”
“The dream of Pharaoh is one. What God is about to do he has declared to Pharaoh.,And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath showed Pharaoh what he is about to do.,וַיֹּאמֶר יוֹסֵף אֶל־פַּרְעֹה חֲלוֹם פַּרְעֹה אֶחָד הוּא אֵת אֲשֶׁר הָאֱלֹהִים עֹשֶׂה הִגִּיד לְפַרְעֹה׃ ,And Joseph said unto Pharaoh: The dream of Pharaoh is one; what God is about to do He hath declared unto Pharaoh.”
“and the earth withholds its fruit.”