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Psalms 71:21 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 71:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 71 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.”
Psalms 71:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 71:21
Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side. Having praised God's incomparability (verse 19), David expresses confident expectation of future blessing. "Increase my greatness" (תֶּרֶב גְּדֻלָּתִי/terev gedulati) prays for expansion of honor, influence, and impact. Gedulah can mean greatness, dignity, or majesty—not worldly ambition but God-given significance and usefulness in kingdom purposes. David, now aged (verse 18), anticipates continued fruitfulness rather than fading irrelevance."Comfort me on every side" (תָּסֵב וְתְנַחֲמֵנִי/tasev vetanahmeini) literally means "turn...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 71:21
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“but the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.”
“I will give thanks to you, Yahweh; for though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me.,And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me., וְאָמַרְתָּ בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא אוֹדְךָ יְהוָה כִּי אָנַפְתָּ בִּי יָשֹׁב אַפְּךָ וּתְנַחֲמֵנִי׃ ,And in that day thou shalt say: I will give thanks unto Thee”
“Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up”
“that those who hate me may see it”
“but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in Yahweh.”
“who always leads us in triumph in Christ”
“that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction”
“I will fear no evil”
“he says”
“on the throne of David”