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Psalms 38:11 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 38:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 38 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off. sore: Heb. stroke my kinsmen: or, my neighbours”
Psalms 38:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 38:11
My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off. Social isolation compounds physical suffering—lovers and friends (אֹהֵב רֵעַ, ohev rea, intimate companions) and kinsmen (קָרוֹב, qarov, near relatives) all stand aloof (עָמַד נֶגֶד, amad neged, position themselves opposite/apart) from his sore (נֶגַע, nega, plague/stroke).The term nega can mean plague or divine stroke, suggesting ritual uncleanness that required separation (Leviticus 13:45-46). David's companions aren't merely uncomfortable—they're avoiding contamination. This prefigures Christ's abandonment: 'A...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 38:11
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“A fear to my acquaintances. Those who saw me on the street fled from me.”
“and the women who followed with him from Galilee”
“and my friends into darkness.”
“he passed by on the other side.”
“and led him away”
“the time is coming”
“and are afraid.”
“that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him, and fled.,But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.,,,,,,,,”
“and carried our suffering; yet we considered him plagued”