Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 147:13 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Psalms 147:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 147 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.”
Psalms 147:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 147:13
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee. The Hebrew chizzaq brichei she'arayik (חִזַּק בְּרִיחֵי שְׁעָרָיִךְ) uses chizzaq, meaning to make strong, fortify, or secure. City gates were vulnerable points in ancient defenses; strong bars (brichei, בְּרִיחֵי) were essential for security against invaders. God's strengthening of Jerusalem's gates represents His protective covenant faithfulness—He Himself guards His people.The second half shifts from external security to internal blessing: "he hath blessed thy children within thee" (beirakh banayik beq...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 147:13
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“in the innermost parts of your house; your children like olive plants”
“you and your children.”
“and streams on the dry ground. I will pour my Spirit on your seed”
“and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them”
“our daughters like pillars carved to adorn a palace.”
“so Yahweh surrounds his people from this time forth and forevermore.”
“he has not withdrawn his hand from destroying; He has made the rampart and wall to lament; they languish together.”
“and the gates”
“Because of your judgments.”
“Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion”