Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 120:5 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 120:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 120 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!”
Psalms 120:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 120:5
The psalmist laments his situation: 'Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!' This expresses profound spiritual alienation. 'Mesech' refers to a region in modern-day Turkey associated with barbarous people (Genesis 10:2; Ezekiel 27:13; 38:2), while 'Kedar' denotes Bedouin tribes of the Arabian desert descended from Ishmael (Genesis 25:13). These locations represent geographical extremes - north and south/east - symbolizing universal estrangement. The psalmist likely speaks figuratively rather than literally, using these names to represent dwelling among hostile...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 120:5
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“Magog”
“Tubal”
“by their names”
“but lovely”
“who was very distressed by the lustful life of the wicked”
“son of man”
“the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and frankincense”
“I am like one who gathers the summer fruits”
“set your face toward Gog”