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Psalms 79:4 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 79:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 79 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.”
Psalms 79:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 79:4
We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us. This verse shifts from physical violence to social humiliation. Three synonyms—"reproach" (cherpah, חֶרְפָּה), "scorn" (la'ag, לַעַג), and "derision" (qeles, קֶלֶס)—intensify the sense of utter disgrace. The perfect tense "we are become" (הָיִינוּ, hayinu) indicates a completed transformation: God's people have been reduced from privileged status to objects of mockery.The theological crisis deepens: covenant promises included blessing that would make Israel the envy of nations (Deuteronomy 28:10)....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 79:4
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“Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among themselves.”
“All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.”
“Yahweh”
“Jerusalem”
“[saying]”
“Yahweh”
“and say”
“the God of Israel: As my anger and my wrath has been poured forth on the inhabitants of Jerusalem”
“a taunt and a curse”
“according to all your righteousness”