Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 2:4 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 2:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 2 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.”
Psalms 2:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 2:4
God's response to human rebellion is not anxiety but divine laughter - not cruel mockery, but the sovereign confidence of one whose plans cannot be thwarted. The Hebrew 'sachaq' (laugh) and 'la'ag' (derision) emphasize God's complete transcendence over earthly schemes. This anthropomorphic language portrays God's absolute sovereignty: He sits enthroned in heaven while nations rage below. This truth provides immense comfort to believers facing persecution, knowing that our God reigns unshaken above all earthly turmoil.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 2:4
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“for he sees that his day is coming.”
“Yahweh”
“I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;”
“and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain”
“The LORD is in his holy temple”
“whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place”
“But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”
“where no fear was”
“which are of old; behold”
“heaven is my throne”