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Psalms 113:9 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 113:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 113 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. to keep: Heb. to dwell in an house”
Psalms 113:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 113:9
This verse celebrates God's compassionate intervention in human suffering. The Hebrew מוֹשִׁיבִי עֲקֶרֶת הַבַּיִת (moshivi aqeret habayit, 'He causes to dwell the barren woman of the house') shows God actively settling her in a home—transforming exile into belonging. The term עֲקֶרֶת (aqeret, 'barren') carried deep shame in ancient Israel, where a woman's worth was often measured by childbearing ability. Barrenness meant no legacy, no security in old age, and social stigma. The phrase אֵם־הַבָּנִים שְׂמֵחָה (em-habanim semechah, 'joyful mother of children') represents complete reversal—from sh...
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Cross-References for Psalms 113:9
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“but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.”
“Isaac”
“the barren has borne seven. She who has many children languishes.”
“and God listened to her”
“barren”
“Don't be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.,But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.,,,,,,,,”
“because she was barren. Yahweh was entreated by him”
“Rejoice, you barren who don't bear. Break forth and shout, you that don't travail. For more are the children of the desolate than of her who has a husband.{Isaiah 54:1}”