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Psalms 71:5 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Psalms 71:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 71 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”
Psalms 71:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 71:5
For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. This verse personalizes hope and trust—God Himself is the object, not merely what He provides. 'My hope' (tiqvati, תִּקְוָתִי) comes from a root meaning to wait expectantly, like a cord or thread connecting present circumstance to future fulfillment. The psalmist's hope isn't wishful thinking but confident expectation based on God's character and promises. Calling God 'Lord GOD' (Adonai YHWH, אֲדֹנָי יְהוִה) combines the title of sovereign authority with the covenant name, emphasizing both God's power to fulfill hope and His co...
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Cross-References for Psalms 71:5
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“and whose trust Yahweh is.”
“Lord”
“My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.”
“you have taught me from my youth. Until now”
“Be not a terror unto me: thou art my hope in the day of evil.”
“You come to me with a sword”
“Yahweh. I have done your commandments.”
“But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts.”
“that you may abound in hope”
“the hope of Israel”