Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 89:18 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 89:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 89 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king. the LORD: or, our shield is of the LORD, and our king is of the Holy One of Israel”
Psalms 89:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 89:18
For the LORD is our defence (כִּי לַיהוָה מָגִנֵּנוּ)—Magen (shield, defense, protector) identifies Yahweh Himself as Israel's security, not armies or walls. And the Holy One of Israel is our king (וְלִקְדֹושׁ יִשְׂרָאֵל מַלְכֵּנוּ)—Qedosh Yisrael (Holy One of Israel) is Isaiah's favorite divine title, emphasizing God's transcendent purity and covenant loyalty. He alone is melek (king).This verse climaxes the doxological section before the psalm shifts to lament. God as 'shield' recalls Abraham's covenant (Genesis 15:1, 'I am thy shield') and Deuteronomy 33:29 ('the shield of thy help'). The '...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 89:18
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“the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God. He is greatly exalted!”
“my God. I sing praises to you with the lyre”
“For the LORD is our judge”
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
“you inhabitant of Zion; for the Holy One of Israel is great in the midst of you!,Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee., צַהֲלִי וָרֹנִּי יוֹשֶׁבֶת צִיּוֹן כִּי־גָדוֹל בְּקִרְבֵּךְ קְדוֹשׁ יִשְׂרָאֵל׃ פ ,Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion, For great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.”
“the Holy One of Israel”
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
“a people loaded with iniquity”
“and said”
“saying”