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Psalms 124:3 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Psalms 124:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 124 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:”
Psalms 124:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 124:3
The imagined catastrophe is described: 'Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us.' The word 'then' draws the inevitable conclusion - without God, destruction would have followed. The imagery 'swallowed us up quick' (alive) suggests sudden, complete consumption, like a monster devouring prey whole. The Hebrew 'chay' (quick/alive) emphasizes they would have been consumed while still living - not merely defeated but obliterated. The phrase 'when their wrath was kindled' pictures rage as fire, burning hot against Israel. Enemies weren't merely strategic opponent...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 124:3
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“on the thirteenth day of the month; and all that Haman commanded was written to the king's satraps”
“that if he found any who were of the Way”
“even my adversaries and my foes”
“Aha! That's the way we want it! Don't let them say”
“and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach”
“and the ground open its mouth”
“and save me”
“when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men”
“he has crushed me”
“and he said to him”