Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 124:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 124:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 124 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Our Help Is in the Name of the Lord
“A Song of degrees of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;”
Psalms 124:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 124:1
The psalm begins with a hypothetical reflection: 'If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say.' The conditional 'if' invites contemplation of what would have occurred without divine intervention. The phrase 'the LORD who was on our side' establishes that deliverance stems not from Israel's strength but from God's partisan support. The Hebrew 'Yehovah she-hayah lanu' emphasizes past reality - 'the LORD who WAS for us' - reflecting on historical salvation. The call 'may Israel say' makes this confession corporate; the entire nation must acknowledge dependence on God. This...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 124:1
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“who can be against us?”
“that God is for me.”
“God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.”
“I cried to Yahweh. He answered me.”
“content with such things as you have”
“my soul would have soon lived in silence.”
“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
“you peoples”
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills”
“which can't be moved”