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Psalms 139:13 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 139:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 139 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.”
Psalms 139:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 139:13
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. The Hebrew קָנָה (qanah, 'possessed') means to create, acquire, or form—God's sovereign ownership begins at conception. Reins (כִּלְיָה, kilyah) refers to the kidneys, anciently considered the seat of emotion and moral character; God forms not just the body but the inner person. Covered (סָכַךְ, sakak) means to weave, knit together, or screen—depicting God's meticulous, protective craftsmanship in the womb.This verse grounds the sanctity of human life in divine creative action before birth. God is not a distant observe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 139:13
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“and before you came forth out of the womb I sanctified you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
“that I may learn your commandments.”
“and formed you from the womb”
“Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?”
“I beg you”
“By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.”
“But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts.”
“house of Jacob”