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Psalms 78:55 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 78:55 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 78 verse 55 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents.”
Psalms 78:55 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 78:55
He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents. God actively cast out (garash, גָּרַשׁ)—a forceful expulsion—the Canaanite nations, demonstrating sovereign judgment on their wickedness (Leviticus 18:24-28). This wasn't ethnic cleansing but holy war against idolatry, prefiguring Christ's ultimate conquest of evil at His return.The phrase divided them an inheritance by line (vaynachalem bechevel nachalah, וַיְנַחֲלֵם בְּחֶבֶל נַחֲלָה) describes the orderly land distribution by lot and measuring line (Joshua...
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Cross-References for Psalms 78:55
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“and the half-tribe of Manasseh.”
“but you planted them. You afflicted the peoples”
“which you did allot after their portions: so they possessed the land of Sihon”
“and no one came in.”
“when Yahweh your God shall bring you into the land which he swore to your fathers”
“And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:”
“and killed mighty kings”
“I have allotted to you these nations that remain”
“and to the fewer you shall give the less inheritance: wherever the lot falls to any man”