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Psalms 126:1 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Psalms 126:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 126 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Restore Our Fortunes, O Lord
“A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. turned: Heb. returned the returning”
Psalms 126:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 126:1
The psalm begins with joyful retrospection on restoration: 'When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.' The phrase 'turned again the captivity' (Hebrew 'shub shebut') means restore fortunes or bring back captives - specifically referring to return from Babylonian exile, though applicable to any divine restoration. The expression 'we were like them that dream' captures the overwhelming, almost unbelievable joy of deliverance. Dreams seem unreal, too good to be true; restoration felt surreal after decades of exile. The comparison to dreamers suggests disorien...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 126:1
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“you have been favorable to your land. You have restored the fortunes of Jacob.”
“I will bring them from the north country”
“I cried to Yahweh. He answered me.”
“but thought he saw a vision.”
“you who sit in the heavens.”
“then Jacob shall rejoice”
“let Israel now say”
“which can't be moved”