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Psalms 115:1 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 115:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 115 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Not to Us, but to Your Name Give Glory
“Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.”
Psalms 115:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 115:1
Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. This verse opens with passionate self-denial—emphatic repetition rejecting human glory to ascribe all glory to God. The doubled "not unto us" intensifies the renunciation of self-glory, human credit, and pride."Not unto us" (לֹא לָנוּ/lo lanu) repeats twice for emphasis. In Hebrew poetry, repetition signals urgency and importance. The psalmist doesn't merely demur from glory but forcefully rejects it. This isn't false humility but accurate theology: humans originate nothing worthy of glory....
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Cross-References for Psalms 115:1
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“God of our salvation”
“for my own sake”
“and come into his courts.”
“that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations”
“says the Lord Yahweh”
“Thus says the Lord Yahweh: I don't do [this] for your sake”
“by which he freely bestowed favor on us in the Beloved”
“the Ezrahite.>> I will sing of the loving kindness of Yahweh forever. With my mouth”
“hear; Lord”
“and will compass us round”