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Psalms 106:23 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Psalms 106:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 106 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.”
Psalms 106:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 106:23
This verse describes Moses's intercessory role during the golden calf crisis. 'Therefore he said that he would destroy them' shows God's righteous intention to judge the idolatrous nation. 'Had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach' uses military imagery—Moses stood in the gap like a defender in a breached wall. 'Stood before him' indicates priestly intercession (Deuteronomy 10:8). 'To turn away his wrath' shows Moses's prayer averted deserved judgment. This prefigures Christ's intercessory work—standing between God's wrath and sinful humanity (1 Timothy 2:5). Moses's intercessio...
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Cross-References for Psalms 106:23
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“saying”
“because Yahweh had said he would destroy you.”
“who should build up the wall”
“and pray for one another”
“and would not listen to me; they did not every man cast away the abominations of their eyes”
“saying”
“his servant”
“if you will”
“neither built up the wall for the house of Israel”