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Psalms 118:17 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Psalms 118:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 118 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.”
Psalms 118:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 118:17
"I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD." The confident assertion lo amut ki echyeh (I shall not die but live) expresses faith in preservation through mortal danger. Mut (die) indicates physical death; chayah (live) means to remain alive, be preserved. The purpose: va'asaper ma'asei Yah (and I will declare the works of Yah). Saper (declare/recount/proclaim) means to tell, number, make known. Ma'asei (works/deeds) encompasses God's saving acts. Deliverance from death isn't for self-preservation but for testimony—preserved life becomes platform for declaring God's works. Th...
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Cross-References for Psalms 118:17
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“he said”
“you have taught me from my youth. Until now”
“who shall give you thanks?”
“men live by these things; and my spirit finds life in all of them: you restore me”
“that I may tell of all your works.”
“Yahweh my God”
“and none dies to himself.”
“and will declare your mighty acts.”
“Yahweh”
“and declare his works with singing.”