Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 74:5 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Psalms 74:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 74 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.”
Psalms 74:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 74:5
The psalmist describes destruction: "A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees" (Hebrew yivvada k-m-vi l-ma-lah b-svakh-etz qardummot). The image depicts woodsmen hacking temple cedar—once honored craftsmen are now destructive invaders. What was built with skill is demolished with axes. The verse captures tragic irony: tools meant for construction become instruments of desecration. The reversal from building to destroying mirrors Israel's covenant reversal from blessing to curse.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 74:5
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“and come against her with axes”
“skillful to work in gold”
“Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians.”