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Psalms 8:6 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Psalms 8:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 8 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:”
Psalms 8:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 8:6
This verse describes humanity's divine mandate: dominion over creation. "Madest him to have dominion" (תַּמְשִׁילֵהוּ/tamshilehu) means cause to rule, govern, exercise authority. "The works of thy hands" (מַעֲשֵׂי יָדֶיךָ/ma'asei yadekha) emphasizes creation as God's craftsmanship. "Put all things under his feet" (שַׁתָּה תַחַת-רַגְלָיו/shattah tachat-raglav) uses ancient Near Eastern imagery of conquered kings under victor's feet—humanity as God's vice-regent. This echoes Genesis 1:26-28's creation mandate. Hebrews 2:6-9 quotes Psalm 8, noting we don't yet see all things subjected to humanity...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 8:6
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“Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”
“Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
“saying”
“and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly”
“and on every bird of the sky. Everything that the ground teems with”
“Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet.”
“having gone into heaven”
“when he will deliver up the Kingdom to God”
“whom he appointed heir of all things”