Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 8:4 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Psalms 8:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 8 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?”
Psalms 8:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 8:4
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? From cosmic contemplation David turns to anthropological wonder. These rhetorical questions express not skepticism but profound amazement. After considering the heavens' vastness, David marvels that God pays attention to insignificant humanity. The contrast is deliberate and stunning: infinite Creator versus finite creature, cosmic expanse versus tiny planet, eternal God versus mortal humans."What is man" (mah-enosh, מָה־אֱנוֹשׁ) uses enosh (אֱנוֹשׁ), emphasizing human frailty, mortality, and weakness. The w...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 8:4
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“what is man”
“that you should magnify him”
“saying”
“each a son of man in whom there is no help.”
“heaven and the heaven of heavens can't contain you; how much less this house which I have built!”
“who is a worm”
“The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”
“on the son of man whom you made strong for yourself.”
“and Yahweh did to Sarah as he had spoken.”