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Psalms 124:7 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 124:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 124 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.”
Psalms 124:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 124:7
A new metaphor illustrates deliverance: 'Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.' The word 'soul' (nephesh) represents the whole person. The simile compares Israel to a bird caught in a hunter's trap. 'Fowlers' were professional bird catchers who set snares (nets or traps) to capture birds. The image conveys vulnerability - birds are small, easily trapped, and helpless against human hunters. The phrase 'snare is broken' reveals the mode of deliverance - not that the bird outsmarted the hunter, but the trap itself failed. God broke...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 124:7
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“and from the deadly pestilence.”
“like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter”
“having been taken captive by him to his will.”
“and to seek your soul”
“for he will pluck my feet out of the net.”
“and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.”
“after they had departed”
“when you shall bring a troop suddenly on them; for they have dug a pit to take me”
“after a flea.”
“and will make him afraid; and all the people who are with him shall flee; and I will strike the king only;”