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Psalms 42:1 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 42:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 42 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
As a Deer Pants for Water
“To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Maschil: or, A Psalm giving instruction of the sons, etc panteth: Heb. brayeth”
Psalms 42:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 42:1
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. This opening verse introduces one of Scripture's most beautiful metaphors for spiritual longing. The psalm begins Book II of the Psalter (Psalms 42-72) and is attributed to "the sons of Korah," Levitical musicians who served in temple worship. The imagery is vivid, visceral, and deeply emotional—depicting desperate spiritual thirst through physical analogy."As the hart panteth" (ke'ayal ta'arog, כְּאַיָּל תַּעֲרֹג) uses hunting imagery. Ayal is a male deer or stag; arag means to pant, long for, cry out. The verb ...
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Cross-References for Psalms 42:1
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“when he was in the desert of Judah.>> God”
“like a parched land. Selah.”
“for I longed for your commandments.”
“in the way of your judgments”
“Yahweh of Armies!”
“and greatly to be praised”
“a very present help in trouble.”
“you have been favorable to your land. You have restored the fortunes of Jacob.”
“all you nations. Shout to God with the voice of triumph!”
“My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”