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Psalms 139:17 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 139:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 139 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!”
Psalms 139:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 139:17
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! David's response to divine omniscience (vv. 1-6) and creative providence (vv. 13-16) is wonder, not terror. Precious (יָקָר, yaqar) means costly, weighty, honored—God's thoughts toward His people have infinite value. Thoughts (רֵעִים, re'im) can mean purposes, plans, or intentions—not mere abstract ideas but active divine concern.How great is the sum of them (רָאשֵׁיהֶם, rasheihem) literally means 'their heads' or chief parts—even counting only the main categories of God's thoughts would be overwhelming. This vers...
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Cross-References for Psalms 139:17
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“Yahweh”
“says Yahweh”
“neither are your ways my ways”
“Yahweh! Your thoughts are very deep.”
“God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings.”
“who created all things through Jesus Christ;”
“which you have laid up for those who fear you”
“Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.”