Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 26:6 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 26:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 26 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:”
Psalms 26:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 26:6
The declaration 'I will wash mine hands in innocency' uses ritual purification imagery to express moral purity. Washing hands symbolized cleansing from guilt. 'So will I compass thine altar, O LORD' describes approaching God's presence for worship. Reformed theology emphasizes that approaching God requires cleansing—ultimately provided through Christ's blood, not our works. The psalmist's claim to innocence is relative (covenant faithfulness), not absolute (sinlessness). Only Christ perfectly combines innocence and altar-service.
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Cross-References for Psalms 26:6
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“and washed my hands in innocence”
“make yourself clean. Put away the evil of your doings from before my eyes. Cease to do evil.”
“For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat:”
“which we did ourselves”
“and an abomination is committed in Israel and in Jerusalem; for Judah has profaned the holiness of Yahweh which he loves”
“brothers”
“lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.”
“and has not sworn deceitfully.”
“and so let him eat of the bread”