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Psalms 139:9 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Psalms 139:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 139 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;”
Psalms 139:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 139:9
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea—Wings of the morning (kanfei-shachar, כַּנְפֵי־שָׁחַר) evokes the swift, eastward-spreading dawn light—the fastest natural phenomenon known to the ancient world. To ride dawn's light from east to the furthest west (uttermost parts of the sea = westernmost Mediterranean) represents maximum speed and distance. David imagines impossible escape velocity.Even if we could travel at the speed of light itself, racing the dawn across the planet, we couldn't outrun God. This isn't threatening pursuit but reassuring presence....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 139:9
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“his circuit to its ends; There is nothing hidden from its heat.”
“the night is also yours. You have prepared the light and the sun.”
“and leap like calves of the stall.”
“and flew. Yes”
“They shall lift up their voice”