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Psalms 121:1 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 121:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 121 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
My Help Comes from the Lord
“A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. I will: or, Shall I lift up mine eyes to the hills? whence should my help come?”
Psalms 121:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 121:1
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. This opening verse of the Songs of Ascents initiates one of Scripture's most beloved declarations of divine protection and providence. The Hebrew phrase essa enai el-heharim (אֶשָּׂא עֵינַי אֶל־הֶהָרִים) literally means "I lift up my eyes to the mountains." The verb nasa (נָשָׂא, "to lift up") suggests both physical elevation and spiritual aspiration—the upward gaze of faith seeking divine assistance. This same verb appears in the priestly benediction of Numbers 6:26, where the LORD lifts up His countenance upon His people, c...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 121:1
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“I cried to Yahweh. He answered me.”
“you who sit in the heavens.”
“the tumult on the mountains: truly in Yahweh our God is the salvation of Israel.”
“Come, let's go up to the mountain of Yahweh, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths. For out of Zion the law shall go forth”
“Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.”
“His foundation is in the holy mountains.”
“The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan.”
“Mount Zion which he loved.”