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Psalms 82:4 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Psalms 82:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 82 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.”
Psalms 82:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 82:4
Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked. This verse intensifies the command of verse 3, moving from defensive justice (defending rights) to active rescue (delivering from oppression). The Hebrew paletu (פַּלְּטוּ, "deliver") means "to escape, to rescue"—implying active intervention to free someone from danger. The poor and needy aren't merely to be treated fairly in court; they must be rescued from those actively harming them."Rid them" (hatzilu, הַצִּילוּ) means "snatch away, save, deliver"—the same verb used for military rescue or saving from mortal danger. This is...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 82:4
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“hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter!”
“even the needy from the hand of the mighty.”
“and the fatherless also”
“and justice for the needy.”
“who has no helper.”
“I searched out.”
“And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.”