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Psalms 143:6 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 143:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 143 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.”
Psalms 143:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 143:6
I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah. This verse employs vivid physical imagery to express spiritual longing—stretched hands and parched land both communicating desperate need for God. The gestures and metaphors convey intensity of desire that words alone cannot fully express."I stretch forth my hands unto thee" (פָּרַשְׂתִּי יָדַי אֵלֶיךָ/parastti yaday eleikha) describes physical posture of prayer. Paras means to spread out, extend, stretch forth. Ancient Israelite prayer posture typically involved standing with hands raised and extended ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 143:6
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“when he was in the desert of Judah.>> God”
“and even faints for the courts of Yahweh. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.”
“Yahweh. I have spread out my hands to you.”
“so my soul pants after you”
“or spread forth our hands to a strange god;”
“in the way of your judgments”
“and the thirsty ground springs of water. Grass with reeds and rushes will be in the habitation of jackals”
“Jesus stood and cried out”