Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 137:2 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Psalms 137:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 137 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.”
Psalms 137:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 137:2
We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof (עַל־עֲרָבִים בְּתוֹכָהּ תָּלִינוּ כִּנֹּרוֹתֵינוּ)—The instruments of worship become silent memorials. Kinnor (lyre/harp) accompanied temple praise; hanging them on aravim (willows/poplars) along Babylonian canals symbolizes worship's suspension. Not destroyed but dormant—hope's stubborn refusal to adapt.This gesture protests forced assimilation. Babylon wanted Israel's music without Israel's God (v. 3)—entertainment divorced from devotion. The silenced harps testify that true worship cannot be commodified or coerced. They wait for leg...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 137:2
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“The mirth of tabrets ceaseth”
“And I will cause the noise of thy songs to cease; and the sound of thy harps shall be no more heard.”
“minstrels”
“and bring here the tambourine”
“Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.”
“and all your songs into lamentation; and I will make you wear sackcloth on all your bodies”