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Psalms 48:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 48:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 48 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Great Is the Lord in Zion
“A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. for: or, of”
Psalms 48:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 48:1
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. This psalm opens with emphatic declaration of God's greatness. The Hebrew structure uses intensive forms: gadol (גָּדוֹל, "great") and mehullal me'od (מְהֻלָּל מְאֹד, "greatly to be praised"). The repetition emphasizes that God's magnitude demands proportionate worship—His greatness calls for great praise."The city of our God" refers to Jerusalem, specifically Zion, which held unique theological significance as God's chosen dwelling place. The phrase "mountain of his holiness" (har qodsho, הַר...
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Cross-References for Psalms 48:1
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“it will happen that the mountain of Yahweh's temple will be established on the top of the mountains”
“Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion”
“that the mountain of Yahweh's house shall be established on the top of the mountains”
“and greatly to be praised! He is to be feared above all gods.”
“the streams of which make the city of God glad”
“and greatly to be praised! His greatness is unsearchable.”
“New Jerusalem”
“city of God. Selah.”
“saying”
“His foundation is in the holy mountains.”