Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 116:1 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 116:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 116 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
I Love the Lord
“I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.”
Psalms 116:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 116:1
I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. This psalm opens with extraordinary declaration: personal love for God based on experienced grace. While many psalms command loving God (Deuteronomy 6:5), this psalm testifies to love arising from answered prayer and divine deliverance."I love" (אָהַבְתִּי/ahavti) uses Hebrew verb ahav, the strongest word for love—covenant love, passionate devotion, intimate affection. The perfect tense indicates completed action with continuing effect: "I have loved and continue loving." This isn't mere emotion but volitional commitment—cho...
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Cross-References for Psalms 116:1
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“because he first loved us.”
“God has listened. He has heard the voice of my prayer.”
“when we love God and keep his commandments.”
“you have asked nothing in my name. Ask”
“O magnify the LORD with me”
“and doesn't despise his captive people.”
“and with all the understanding”
“and heard my cry.”
“and have mercy on me”
“and to all who were with him”