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Psalms 86:3 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Psalms 86:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 86 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. daily: or, all the day”
Psalms 86:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 86:3
Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. The appeal for mercy (chonneni, חָנֵּנִי, show grace/favor) uses a verb from chen (חֵן, grace), emphasizing unmerited favor rather than earned reward. David seeks not justice but grace, recognizing that survival depends on God's compassion, not his own deserving.The term O Lord here is Adonai (אֲדֹנָי, Master/Sovereign), emphasizing God's authority and David's submission. As servant to Master, David has no rights to demand but every reason to appeal to God's character. This master-servant framework undergirds biblical prayer—we approach t...
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Cross-References for Psalms 86:3
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“when he fled from Saul”
“Yahweh. I have spread out my hands to you.”
“praying at all times in the Spirit”
“and teach me”
“when the Philistines seized him in Gath.>> Be merciful to me”
“God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me”
“who didn't depart from the temple”
“morning”
“although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend”
“who are crying out to him day and night”