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Psalms 106:38 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Psalms 106:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 106 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood.”
Psalms 106:38 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 106:38
This verse expands on child sacrifice's horror. 'They shed innocent blood' emphasizes the victims' innocence. 'Even the blood of their sons and of their daughters' personalizes the tragedy—these were their own children. 'Whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan' identifies the false gods as Canaanite deities like Molech, Baal, and Asherah. 'And the land was polluted with blood' uses chaneph (חָנֵף), meaning profaned, defiled, or polluted. Bloodshed pollutes land, crying out for justice (Genesis 4:10; Numbers 35:33-34). Israel's land became defiled through murder, especially of innocent ch...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 106:38
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“it pollutes the land; and no expiation can be made for the land for the blood that is shed therein”
“behold”
“when you shall do that which is right in the eyes of Yahweh.”
“until he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another; besides his sin with which he made Judah to sin”
“because they have transgressed the laws”
“and the city is full of violence.”
“I will hide my eyes from you. Yes”
“Thus says the Lord Yahweh: A city that sheds blood in the midst of her”
“Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search”
“And also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the LORD would not pardon.”