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Psalms 37:35 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 37:35 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 37 verse 35 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. a green: or, a green tree that groweth in his own soil”
Psalms 37:35 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 37:35
I have seen the wicked in great power (רָאִיתִי רָשָׁע עָרִיץ, ra'iti rasha 'aritz)—Aritz means terrifying, ruthless, tyrannical. And spreading himself like a green bay tree (וּמִתְעָרֶה כְּאֶזְרָח רַעֲנָן, u-mitra'eh ke-ezrach ra'anan)—Ezrach is a native-born tree, deeply rooted; ra'anan means green, luxuriant, thriving.David uses vivid natural imagery for the wicked's apparent success. The spreading tree suggests unchallenged growth, deep roots, vibrant health—everything seeming permanent. This creates dramatic tension: how can we trust God's justice when evil so obviously prospers? David na...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 37:35
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“but suddenly I cursed his habitation.”
“All the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs”
“with those who are slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude”
“when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.”
“σὺ δὲ εἶπας ἐν τῇ διανοίᾳ σου εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν ἀναβήσομαι ἐπάνω τῶν ἄστρων τοῦ οὐρανοῦ θήσω τὸν θρόνον μου καθιῶ ἐν ὄρει ὑψηλῷ ἐπὶ τὰ ὄρη τὰ ὑψηλὰ τὰ πρὸς βορρᾶν”
“the multitude of his children”
“which grew”