Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 2:11 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 2:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 2 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.”
Psalms 2:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 2:11
This verse captures the paradox of proper worship: fear and joy coexisting. "Serve" (עִבְדוּ/'ivdu) means worship through service, submission, and obedience—not casual friendship but recognition of God's holiness and sovereignty. "Fear" (יִרְאָה/yir'ah) denotes reverential awe, not terror, but profound respect for God's majesty and justice. Yet simultaneously "rejoice" (גִּילוּ/gilu)—exult, be glad—with "trembling" (רְעָדָה/re'adah), quaking or trembling. The paradox reflects biblical worship: we approach the consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29) with confidence through Christ's blood (Hebrews 10:19)...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 2:11
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“my beloved”
“how much more will we not escape who turn away from him who warns from heaven”
“receiving a Kingdom that can't be shaken”
“Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.”
“lest perhaps anyone of you should seem to have come short of a promise of entering into his rest.”
“to be feared above all those who are around him?”
“The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.”
“The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.”
“let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!”