Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 31:16 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 31:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 31 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.”
Psalms 31:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 31:16
Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake. Petition for God's favorable presence (shining face) and salvation grounded in divine mercy, not human merit. This encapsulates covenant theology—salvation as gift, not wage; grace, not debt.Make thy face to shine invokes Aaronic blessing (Numbers 6:25). Shining face represents God's favor, pleasure, blessing. Ancient royalty's favor meant life, promotion, protection; displeasure meant exile or death. God's face shining means He looks with approval and delight. Imperative make acknowledges this favor is God's to give or wi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 31:16
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“Who will show us any good? Yahweh”
“Yahweh. Deliver my soul”
“God. Cause your face to shine”
“To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses”
“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.{Exodus 33:19}”
“bless us”
“our God”
“being rich in mercy”
“by which he freely bestowed favor on us in the Beloved”
“and be gracious to you.”