Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 74:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 74:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 74 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary.”
Psalms 74:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 74:3
The imperative "lift up thy feet" (Hebrew harimah pe'ameycha) is vivid language urging God to come quickly to survey the devastation. The phrase "perpetual desolations" (Hebrew mashshot netsach) emphasizes the totality and seeming permanence of the destruction. The enemy has "done wickedly in the sanctuary" (Hebrew here'a haoyev baqqodesh), violating the holy place dedicated to God's name. This verse reflects the tension between God's sovereignty and present disaster: how can the temple where God dwelt lie in ruins? The appeal assumes God's honor is at stake in His sanctuary's fate.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 74:3
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“concerning whom you did command that they should not enter into your assembly.”
“the nations have come into your inheritance. They have defiled your holy temple. They have laid Jerusalem in heaps.”
“our God”
“and they shall profane the sanctuary”
“and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem”
“and will be led captive into all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles”
“even toward the jackal's well”
“they shall raise up the former desolations”
“when they brought forth those kings to Joshua”
“and against the people who anger me will I give him a charge to take the spoil and to take the prey”