Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 88:8 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Psalms 88:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 88 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth.”
Psalms 88:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 88:8
Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me—God is the active agent of social isolation. The Hebrew "put away" (הִרְחַקְתָּ, hirchakta) means to cause to be far, to distance. This isn't paranoia but theological interpretation: the psalmist traces even human rejection back to divine providence. Thou hast made me an abomination unto them (שִׂמְתַּנִי תוֹעֵבוֹת לָמוֹ, simtani toevot lamo)—"Abomination" (toevah) is the same word used for detestable idolatry; the sufferer has become repulsive, ceremonially unclean, avoided by others.I am shut up, and I cannot come forth (כָּלֻא וְלֹא אֵצֵא, ka...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 88:8
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“A fear to my acquaintances. Those who saw me on the street fled from me.”
“which was in the king of Judah's house.”
“they stand aloof from me”
“hates my Father also.”
“and their soul also loathed me.”
“the Redeemer of Israel”
“and see; for there is no one who is concerned for me. Refuge has fled from me. No one cares for my soul.”
“I trod them in my anger”
“Which of the two do you want me to release to you? They said”