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Psalms 79:9 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 79:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 79 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake.”
Psalms 79:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 79:9
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake. This verse represents the psalm's central petition, combining appeal for help with confession of sin. The prayer is grounded not in Israel's merit but in God's reputation and character."O God of our salvation" (Elohey yish'enu, אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׁעֵנוּ) invokes God by His saving character. Yesha (salvation, deliverance) defines who God is to His people. This title reminds God of His own nature: He is the saving God. To fail to save would contradict His identity."For the glory of ...
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Cross-References for Psalms 79:9
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“work you for your name's sake”
“Yahweh”
“and said”
“and for my praise will I refrain for you”
“for your name's sake; do not disgrace the throne of your glory: remember”
“that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations”
“but you atoned for our transgressions.”
“even I”
“hear; Lord”
“that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations”