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Psalms 63:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 63:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 63 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
My Soul Thirsts for You
“A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; thirsty: Heb. weary where: without water”
Psalms 63:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 63:1
O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is. This opening declaration establishes the psalm's passionate theme: intense spiritual hunger for God's presence. The emphatic repetition "O God, thou art MY God" (Elohim eli atah, אֱלֹהִים אֵלִי אַתָּה) transforms theological truth into personal possession. This is not acknowledging deity generally but claiming covenant relationship intimately."Early will I seek thee" (ashachareka, אֲשַׁחֲרֶךָּ) comes from shachar (dawn), meaning to seek earnestly, ...
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Cross-References for Psalms 63:1
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“like a parched land. Selah.”
“and even faints for the courts of Yahweh. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.”
“so my soul pants after you”
“and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
“He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.”
“neither thirsty any more; neither will the sun beat on them”
“and springs in the midst of the valleys. I will make the wilderness a pool of water”
“and I will praise him; my father's God”
“in the morning you shall hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you”
“and I will give thanks to you. You are my God”