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Psalms 118:5 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 118:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 118 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. in distress: Heb. out of distress”
Psalms 118:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 118:5
"I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place." The Hebrew min hametsar karati Yah (from the narrow/distressing place I called to Yah) uses metsar, indicating tight place, distress, straits—both physical confinement and emotional anguish. The shortened divine name Yah (יָהּ) appears in moments of urgent, intimate address. "The LORD answered me" (anani Yah) affirms divine response—God hears and acts. "Set me in a large place" (b'merchav Yah) pictures movement from confinement to spaciousness, restriction to freedom, danger to safety. Merchav (broad/wide ...
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Cross-References for Psalms 118:5
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“because he delighted in me.”
“and cried to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple. My cry before him came into his ears.”
“I cried to Yahweh. He answered me.”
“he saves them out of their distresses.”
“Yahweh.”
“And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.”
“and he saved them out of their distresses.”
“and heard my cry.”
“because the soul of all the people was grieved”
“If I must die with you, I will not deny you. They all said the same thing.”