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Psalms 89:2 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Psalms 89:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 89 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.”
Psalms 89:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 89:2
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever (חֶסֶד לְעוֹלָם יִבָּנֶה)—The psalmist declares God's hesed (covenant loyalty, steadfast love) as an eternal foundation, using the architectural verb banah (to build). This is not sentiment but structure—God's mercy is the permanent bedrock of reality. Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens (אֱמוּנָתְךָ בַּשָּׁמַיִם תָּכִין)—emunah (faithfulness, reliability) is anchored in the celestial realm itself, immovable as the cosmos.This verse sets the theological premise for the Davidic covenant that follows: God's promises rest on ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 89:2
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“Yahweh”
“nor forsake them; for you are a gracious and merciful God.”
“Yahweh; your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.”
“his righteousness to children's children;”
“And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.”
“so my soul pants after you”
“the faithful witness in the sky. Selah.,It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah., כְּיָרֵחַ יִכּוֹן עוֹלָם וְעֵד בַּשַּׁחַק נֶאֱמָן סֶלָה׃ ,It shall be established for ever as the moon; And be stedfast as the witness in sky.' Selah,88:38 καὶ ὡς ἡ σελήνη κατηρτισμένη εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα καὶ ὁ μάρτυς ἐν οὐρανῷ πιστός διάψαλμα,88:37 and as the moon that is established for ever, and as the faithful witness in heaven. Pause.,,,,”
“the sea”
“neither were mindful of your wonders that you did among them”
“your word is settled in heaven forever.”