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Psalms 78:63 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 78:63 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 78 verse 63 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage. given: Heb. praised”
Psalms 78:63 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 78:63
The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage. The parallel structure emphasizes complete social devastation. Fire consumed (akhelah esh, אָכְלָה אֵשׁ) may be literal (war's destruction) or metaphorical for judgment consuming the next generation. Young men (bachurav, בַּחוּרָיו)—prime warriors—died in battle, leaving no defenders or future fathers.Maidens were not given to marriage describes broken wedding songs—no betrothal celebrations because the grooms were dead. The Hebrew literally reads 'their virgins were not praised/celebrated' (betulotav lo hulalu, ב...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 78:63
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“and from the streets of Jerusalem”
“the God of Israel: Behold”
“the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride”
“saying”
“[speaking] evil in the ears of Yahweh: and when Yahweh heard it”
“and was angry. A fire was kindled against Jacob”
“Burns to the lowest Sheol”
“but then the anger of Yahweh and his jealousy will smoke against that man”