Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 3:8 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 3:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 3 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.”
Psalms 3:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 3:8
The psalm's climactic confession begins with comprehensive truth: 'Salvation belongeth unto the LORD'. The Hebrew yeshu'ah (salvation/deliverance) belongs exclusively (la-Yahweh, to/of the LORD) to God. This isn't one attribute among many but foundational reality—all deliverance, rescue, preservation, and redemption originate with and belong to Yahweh. Human strength, wisdom, or resources cannot save; only God delivers.The second clause extends blessing beyond David personally: 'thy blessing is upon thy people'. The shift from first person (my enemies, v.1) to second person (thy people) univer...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 3:8
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“I”
“But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.”
“saying”
“The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.”
“who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;”
“for neither is there any other name under heaven”
“His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.”
“having raised up his servant”