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Psalms 129:3 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Psalms 129:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 129 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows .”
Psalms 129:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 129:3
Vivid imagery describes oppression: 'The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.' The metaphor compares affliction to agricultural violence - enemies treated Israel's back like soil to be plowed. Plowing involves cutting, tearing, and creating deep grooves. The image suggests both physical violence (scourging, beatings) and national devastation (invasion, destruction). The phrase 'upon my back' personalizes corporate suffering - the nation's pain is felt as individual bodily harm. 'They made long their furrows' emphasizes extent and duration - not quick, shallow cuts but dee...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 129:3
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“who have said to your soul”
“Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth”