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Psalms 79:3 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 79:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 79 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and there was none to bury them.”
Psalms 79:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 79:3
Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and there was none to bury them. The simile "like water" (כַּמַּיִם, kamayim) indicates blood poured out abundantly, carelessly, without value—as common and cheap as water. The Hebrew verb shaphak (שָׁפַךְ, "shed/poured out") appears frequently in contexts of violence and murder, especially innocent bloodshed that cries to God for vengeance (Genesis 9:6; Ezekiel 22:3-4)."Round about Jerusalem" emphasizes the geographic scope—the holy city itself surrounded by carnage. Jerusalem, the city of shalom (peace), becomes encircled by bloods...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 79:3
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“neither shall they be buried; they shall be as dung on the surface of the ground; and they shall be consumed by the sword”
“their wives”
“tribes”
“and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. When I saw her”
“and you have given them blood to drink. They deserve this.,For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.,,,,,,,,”
“For your sake we are killed all day long. We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter.{Psalm 44:22}”
“Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth”
“says Yahweh: the sword to kill”
“neither gathered”
“says Yahweh”