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Psalms 106:20 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Psalms 106:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 106 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass.”
Psalms 106:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 106:20
This verse interprets the golden calf's theological significance. 'Changed their glory' uses muwr (מוּר), meaning to exchange or substitute. 'Their glory' refers to Yahweh, Israel's glory and distinction among nations (Jeremiah 2:11). 'Into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass' emphasizes the absurdity—they exchanged the Creator for the image of a grass-eating animal. Paul echoes this in Romans 1:23: humanity 'changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.' The fundamental sin is exchange—tra...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 106:20
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“which yet are no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.”
“they became fools”
“our horn will be exalted.”
“To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?”