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Psalms 26:2 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 26:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 26 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.”
Psalms 26:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 26:2
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. This verse intensifies David's appeal for divine scrutiny, using three imperative verbs that invite God's searching examination. The progression moves from general examination to specific testing of innermost being."Examine me" (bechaneni, בְּחָנֵנִי) comes from bachan (בָּחַן), meaning to test, try, examine, assay (as testing metal). This is technical language of refining—testing to verify purity or identify impurities. Psalm 17:3: "Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find no...
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Cross-References for Psalms 26:2
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“God”
“but establish the righteous; their minds and hearts are searched by the righteous God.”
“and found nothing. I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.”
“and will refine them as silver is refined”
“How many are mine iniquities and sins? make me to know my transgression and my sin.”
“and number all my steps?”
“Yahweh of Armies”
“God”