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Psalms 8:2 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Psalms 8:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 8 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. ordained: Heb. founded”
Psalms 8:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 8:2
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. This verse presents a stunning paradox: God establishes His strength through the weakest, most vulnerable members of society—infants and nursing babies. The Hebrew olalim (עוֹלָלִים) refers to young children, while yoneqim (יֹנְקִים) specifically means nursing infants still dependent on mother's milk."Ordained strength" (yissadta oz, יִסַּדְתָּ עֹז) literally means "You have founded strength" or "established might." The verb yasad suggests laying a f...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 8:2
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“Do you hear what these are saying? Jesus said to them”
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses”
“and not be weary. They will walk”
“that he might put to shame the things that are strong;”
“Be still”
“Jesus answered”
“and said”
“because of the enemy and the avenger.”
“Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.”
“behold”