Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 88:10 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 88:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 88 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.”
Psalms 88:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 88:10
Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee?—The psalmist employs rhetorical questions to press God for intervention now, before death makes it too late. The Hebrew "wonders" (פֶּלֶא, pele) refers to God's miraculous acts of salvation—but what good are they for the dead? Shall the dead arise (רְפָאִים יָקוּמוּ, refaim yakumu)—The Rephaim were the shades, the weak, shadowy existence of the departed in Sheol, incapable of vigorous praise.From the Old Testament perspective, death ended active worship. The psalmist essentially argues: "God, if You want praise, You must...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 88:10
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“who shall give you thanks?”
“you who dwell in the dust; for your dew is like the dew of herbs”
“For the grave cannot praise thee”
“in the twinkling of an eye”
“but live”
“they came from the synagogue ruler's house saying”
“neither any who go down into silence;”
“behold”