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Psalms 140:10 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Psalms 140:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 140 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.”
Psalms 140:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 140:10
Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. David's imprecatory prayer intensifies with vivid imagery of total destruction. "Let burning coals fall upon them" (yimotu alehem gachalim, יִמֹּטוּ עֲלֵיהֶם גֶּחָלִים) invokes fiery judgment. Mot (מוֹט, "fall, slip, totter") suggests raining down from above. Gechel (גֶּחָל, "burning coal") is hot, glowing ember that inflicts burns and ignites fires. This imagery recalls Sodom and Gomorrah's destruction by fire and brimstone from heaven (Genesis 19:24), God appearing in burning coals ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 140:10
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“sulfur”
“Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath”
“unbelieving”
“he was cast into the lake of fire.”
“with coals of juniper.”
“And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”
“A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.”
“he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.”
“Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;”
“and Yahweh sent thunder”