Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 81:1 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 81:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 81 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Sing Aloud to God Our Strength
“To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. of Asaph: or, for Asaph”
Psalms 81:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 81:1
Sing aloud unto God our strength (רָנְנוּ לֵאלֹהִים עוּזֵּנוּ)—The imperative rannû ('sing aloud, shout for joy') opens this festal psalm with exuberant worship. Our strength (uzzênû) recalls Exodus 15:2 after the Red Sea deliverance, establishing God as Israel's military might and refuge. Make a joyful noise (harîʿû) means to raise a battle cry or shout of triumph.This summons to corporate worship begins Psalm 81, likely composed for the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah, v. 3). The dual address—God (Elohim) and God of Jacob—balances universal sovereignty with covenant particularity. Asaph's c...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 81:1
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“Sing with gladness for Jacob”
“all the earth!”
“all you lands!”
“who strengthens me.”
“The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.”
“our Lord”
“and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.”
“who spoke to Yahweh the words of this song in the day that Yahweh delivered him from the hand of all his enemies”
“Now please forgive the disobedience of your brothers, and their sin, because they did evil to you.' Now”
“a very present help in trouble.”