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Psalms 66:18 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 66:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 66 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:”
Psalms 66:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 66:18
If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me. This verse articulates a fundamental principle of prayer: unrepented sin hinders communion with God. "If I regard" (im-ra'iti, אִם־רָאִיתִי) uses the verb ra'ah (רָאָה), meaning to see, look at, regard, consider favorably. The conditional "if" introduces a hypothetical the psalmist denies about himself (v.19-20 confirm God did hear). The phrase implies more than merely committing sin (which all do) but cherishing sin, clinging to iniquity, refusing to release it, regarding it favorably rather than repenting."Iniquity" (aven, אָוֶן) m...
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Cross-References for Psalms 66:18
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“but if anyone is a worshipper of God”
“even his prayer is an abomination.”
“but he hears the prayer of the righteous.”
“but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”
“I will hide my eyes from you. Yes”
“and don't receive”
“he will also cry out”
“when he is cut off”
“don't regard iniquity; for you have chosen this rather than affliction.”