Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 89:9 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 89:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 89 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.”
Psalms 89:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 89:9
Thou rulest the raging of the sea (אַתָּה מוֹשֵׁל בְּגֵאוּת הַיָּם)—Moshel (rule, have dominion) over the ge'ut (pride, swelling, arrogance) of yam (sea) demonstrates sovereignty over chaos. In ancient Near Eastern mythology, the sea represented primordial chaos gods; here, Yahweh alone controls the raging waters. When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them (בְּשֹׂוא גַלָּיו אַתָּה תְשַׁבְּחֵם)—Shabach (to still, calm) shows God's effortless mastery over violent natural forces.This imagery appears throughout Scripture: God's Spirit hovering over chaotic waters (Genesis 1:2), God parting t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 89:9
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“the roaring of their waves”
“and raises the stormy wind”
“and said to one another”
“a violent storm came up on the sea”
“and rebuked the wind”
“Yahweh”
“Yahweh sits as King forever.”
“and makes it dry”
“the wind ceased.”