Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 129:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 129:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 129 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
They Have Afflicted Me from My Youth
“A Song of degrees. Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say: Many: or, Much”
Psalms 129:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 129:1
The psalm opens with reflective statement: 'Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say.' The phrase 'many a time' (Hebrew 'rabbat') emphasizes repeated, numerous instances of suffering - not isolated events but persistent pattern. 'They afflicted me' describes oppression, persecution, and hostility from enemies. The temporal marker 'from my youth' indicates suffering extending back to Israel's earliest history. The word 'youth' (Hebrew 'neurim') can refer to both individual young years and national origins. The call 'may Israel now say' makes this corporate testimony ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 129:1
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“let Israel now say”
“and cry in the ears of Jerusalem”
“Let's go to Yahweh's house!”
“I cried to Yahweh. He answered me.”
“they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city”
“the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. They were grieved because of the children of Israel.”
“we were like those who dream.”
“which is in Gilead.”
“and with the multitude of your sorceries”