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Psalms 139:1 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Psalms 139:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 139 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.”
Psalms 139:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 139:1
O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me—The verb chaqar (חָקַר, 'searched') means to probe deeply, to examine thoroughly, like a miner excavating precious ore. This is no surface-level glance but divine investigation to the core of being. The parallel verb yada (יָדַע, 'known') signifies intimate, experiential knowledge—the same word used of marital union (Genesis 4:1). God doesn't merely know about us; He knows us with perfect, exhaustive intimacy.David opens this psalm acknowledging that divine omniscience precedes human self-knowledge. Before we examine ourselves, we have already been e...
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Cross-References for Psalms 139:1
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“but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”
“Yahweh”
“and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?”
“Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.”
“and found nothing. I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.”
“God”
“Solomon my son”
“your dwelling place”
“and all the assemblies will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.”
“The LORD is in his holy temple”