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Psalms 44:21 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Psalms 44:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 44 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.”
Psalms 44:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 44:21
Divine Omniscience and Heart-Searching: This verse appears within a communal lament where Israel protests that their suffering isn't due to covenant unfaithfulness (Psalm 44:17-22). The rhetorical question "halo Elohim yachkor-zot" (הֲלֹא אֱלֹהִים יַחְקָר־זֹאת) means "Would not God search this out?" or "Shall not God investigate this?" The verb "chakhar" (חָקַר) means to search, examine thoroughly, investigate deeply—the same word used in Jeremiah 17:10 ("I the LORD search the heart") and Psalm 139:1 ("O LORD, thou hast searched me").The Knowledge of Hidden Things: The second clause provides t...
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Cross-References for Psalms 44:21
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“Yahweh”
“Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.”
“with every hidden thing”
“and number all my steps?”
“and active”
“you have searched me”
“until the Lord comes”
“what shall I answer him?”
“God”