Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 33:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 33:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 33 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.”
Psalms 33:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 33:16
There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength. David declares that military power doesn't secure salvation—neither king's armies nor warrior's strength provide true deliverance. This begins series (vv. 16-17) dismantling false securities, establishing that only God saves.There is no king saved by the multitude of an host (Hebrew melek—king; yasha'—save, deliver; rob chayil—multitude of army, many soldiers) addresses political-military confidence. Kings typically trust in large armies for security. Ancient Near Eastern power correlated with t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 33:16
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“neither did their own arm save them; but your right hand”
“Don't let the wise man glory in his wisdom”
“neither shall my sword save me.”
“The people who are with you are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hand”
“who was of the sons of the giant”
“You come to me with a sword”
“Behold”
“and covered the chariots and the horsemen”
“and to fight our battles. The people rested themselves on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.”
“utterly to kill and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir”