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Psalms 116:7 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 116:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 116 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
Psalms 116:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 116:7
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee. The psalmist addresses his own soul, commanding return to peace. Return unto thy rest (shuvi nafshi limnuchayikhi, שׁוּבִי נַפְשִׁי לִמְנוּחָיְכִי) uses shuv (שׁוּב, return), the great Hebrew word for repentance and restoration. Menuchah (מְנוּחָה) means rest, quiet, peaceful settlement.The soul had been disturbed by death's threat (v. 3), turbulent with fear and anguish. Now, having experienced deliverance (v. 6), the soul is commanded to rest again. This is self-exhortation, talking to oneself to reinforce faith....
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Cross-References for Psalms 116:7
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“because he has been good to me.”
“Stand you in the ways and see”
“O Jacob my servant”
“Deal bountifully with thy servant”
“They won't enter into my rest.”
“he would not have spoken afterward of another day.”
“but she won't overtake them; and she will seek them”