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Psalms 87:4 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 87:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 87 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.”
Psalms 87:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 87:4
God speaks of Gentile nations: "I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there" (Hebrew azkir Rachav u-Vavel l-yod-ay hineh Peleshet v-Tzor im-Kush zeh yullad-sham). "Rahab" symbolizes Egypt, "Babylon" Israel's oppressor—yet God claims them as birthplaces of His people. This astounding prophecy envisions Gentiles born into Zion, registered as citizens of God's city. Isaiah 19:23-25 similarly prophesies Egypt and Assyria worshiping with Israel. The New Testament fulfills this: Gentiles grafted into Israel (Romans...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 87:4
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“And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.”
“Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.”
“and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt”
“like one of the slain. You have scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.”
“there we sat down. Yes”
“there was a man of Ethiopia”
“saying”
“who was of the sons of the giant”
“I will send and take all the families of the north”