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Psalms 134:2 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 134:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 134 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. the sanctuary: or, holiness”
Psalms 134:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 134:2
The call specifies worship's form: 'Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.' The command 'lift up your hands' describes physical posture in prayer and worship. Raised hands expressed dependence, surrender, appeal, and praise (Psalm 28:2; 63:4; 141:2; 143:6; Lamentations 2:19; 1 Timothy 2:8). The location 'in the sanctuary' (qodesh) means the holy place, the temple/tabernacle - the designated place for encountering God's presence. Though believers can pray anywhere, there's special significance to corporate worship in God's appointed place. The repetition 'bless the LORD' reinf...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 134:2
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“when I cry to you”
“lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.”
“Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.”
“Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.”
“Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.”
“cry out in the night”
“so I will go about your altar”
“watching your power and your glory.”