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Psalms 83:1 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Psalms 83:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 83 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
O God, Do Not Keep Silence
“A Song or Psalm of Asaph. Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. of Asaph: or, for Asaph”
Psalms 83:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 83:1
Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. This urgent triple plea opens Psalm 83, a national lament during existential crisis. The Hebrew employs three parallel imperatives, intensifying the petition: al-techerash (אַל־תֶּחֱרַשׁ, "do not be silent"), ve-al-tishqot (וְאַל־תִּשְׁקֹט, "do not be quiet"), and ve-al-teshket (וְאַל־תֶּשְׁקֹט אֵל, "and do not be still, O God"). This rhetorical escalation conveys desperate urgency—Israel faces mortal danger and appeals to God to break His apparent silence."Keep not thou silence" addresses the terrifying experience of d...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 83:1
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“Yahweh”
“Yahweh. Don't keep silent. Lord”
“and does not keep silent. A fire devours before him. It is very stormy around him.”
“don't remain silent”
“Lord? Arise! Don't reject us forever.”