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Psalms 107:18 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Psalms 107:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 107 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.”
Psalms 107:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 107:18
This verse describes the severity of affliction. 'Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat' means loss of appetite—food becomes repulsive. 'And they draw near unto the gates of death' depicts life-threatening condition. 'Gates of death' (shaar maveth, שַׁעַר מָוֶת) is boundary language—they're at death's threshold. This terminal condition emphasizes helplessness: they can't heal themselves, can't even eat for strength. Only divine intervention can rescue from death's gates. This prefigures Christ, who 'descended into hell' (Apostles' Creed), entering death's realm to liberate captives and destr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 107:18
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“Yahweh. See my affliction by those who hate me”
“For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.”
“with continual strife in his bones;”
“In the middle of my life I go into the gates of Sheol. I am deprived of the residue of my years.”
“Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?”