Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 85:2 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Psalms 85:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 85 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.”
Psalms 85:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 85:2
Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. This verse celebrates God's past mercies as foundation for present petition. The perfect tense verbs indicate completed action—God HAS forgiven, HAS covered. The psalmist recounts history to ground current prayer in proven patterns of divine faithfulness. Nasa (נָשָׂא, "forgiven") literally means "to lift, carry away, bear"—God lifted the burden of iniquity from His people, removing sin's crushing weight."The iniquity of thy people" (avon amekha, עֲוֺן עַמֶּךָ) refers specifically to covenant community's sin. Avon ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 85:2
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“who pardons iniquity”
“having forgiven us all our trespasses”
“whose sin is covered.”
“from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.”
“Please”
“for we are in desperate need.”
“and in that time”
“being merciful”