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Psalms 116:15 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Psalms 116:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 116 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
Psalms 116:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 116:15
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. This remarkable verse interrupts thanksgiving testimony with profound theological statement about how God views His people's death. What humans often perceive as tragedy, defeat, or end, God sees as precious—valuable, costly, treasured."Precious" (יָקָר/yakar) means costly, valuable, highly prized, rare, weighty, honored. The same word describes valuable jewels (2 Samuel 12:30), costly stones (1 Kings 5:17), and precious promises (2 Peter 1:4). Something precious isn't common or cheap but rare and treasured. This word indicates God ...
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Cross-References for Psalms 116:15
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“He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.”
“and to seek your soul”
“and seeks to kill him.”
“and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the one hundred forty-four thousand”
“and that he was carried away by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died”
“and behold”
“like a shock of grain comes in its season.”