Psalms 89–52

Psalm 89:1-52

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

Psa.89.1 - Details

Translation

A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

Original Text

משכיל לאיתן האזרחי׃

Morphology

  • משכיל: VERB,qal,ptc,3,m,sg
  • לאיתן: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • האזרחי: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • Psalm 88:1 (structural): Superscription likewise names an 'Ezrahite' (Heman) and carries the 'maskil' designation—parallel in authorial/genre labeling and regional epithet.
  • Psalm 42:1 (structural): Another psalm headed 'maskil' in its superscription (here of the sons of Korah), showing the same literary category/genre as Psalm 89's heading.
  • 1 Kings 4:31 (allusion): Ethan the Ezrahite is mentioned among those whose wisdom Solomon surpassed, identifying the same Ethan of tradition and linking the psalmic author to broader Israelite literary memory.

Alternative generated candidates

  • A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.
  • A contemplation of Ethan the Ezrahite.
2 I will sing of the LORD's steadfast love forever; to all generations I will make known your faithfulness with my mouth.

Psa.89.2 - Details

Translation

I will sing of the LORD's steadfast love forever; to all generations I will make known your faithfulness with my mouth.

Original Text

חסדי יהוה עולם אשירה לדר ודר ׀ אודיע אמונתך בפי׃

Morphology

  • חסדי: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • עולם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אשירה: VERB,qal,impf,1,NA,sg
  • לדר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ודר: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אודיע: VERB,hiph,impf,1,sg
  • אמונתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • בפי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,construct

Parallels

  • Ps.89.1 (structural): Immediate context: same psalm and closely related language of singing/declaring the LORD’s steadfast love (חסד) and faithfulness to all generations.
  • Ps.100.5 (verbal): Both verses pair God’s enduring lovingkindness (חסד) with his faithfulness that extends ‘to all generations’ (וְעַד-דּוֹר וָדֹר), using nearly identical vocabulary and theme.
  • Ps.117.2 (thematic): Declares God’s great lovingkindness toward us and the enduring truth/faithfulness of the LORD (חסדו ואמת יהוה לעולם)—a concise, parallel summons to praise for God’s steadfast love and faithfulness.
  • Ps.119.90 (verbal): Affirms God’s faithfulness enduring ‘to all generations’ (faithfulness that lasts through generations), echoing the Psalm 89:2 claim about declaring God’s אמונה/faithfulness across generations.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I will sing of the LORD's steadfast love forever; to all generations I will make known your faithfulness with my mouth.
  • I will sing of the LORD’s steadfast love forever; to all generations I will proclaim your faithfulness with my mouth.
3 For I said, "Steadfast love shall be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness."

Psa.89.3 - Details

Translation

For I said, "Steadfast love shall be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness."

Original Text

כי־ אמרתי עולם חסד יבנה שמים ׀ תכן אמונתך בהם׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • אמרתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,com,sg
  • עולם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חסד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יבנה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • שמים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • תכן: VERB,qal,perf,3,ms
  • אמונתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • בהם: PREP+PRON,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 36:5 (verbal): Uses the same vocabulary and imagery: God’s steadfast love (חסד) reaches to the heavens and his faithfulness (אמונתך) is associated with the skies—close verbal and pictorial parallel.
  • Psalm 100:5 (verbal): Declares that the LORD’s steadfast love (חסדו) endures forever and his faithfulness (אמונתו) to all generations—echoes the theme of eternal חסד and divine faithfulness.
  • 2 Samuel 7:16 (allusion): God’s promise to David that his house and throne will be established forever undergirds Psalm 89’s claim of an everlasting חסד and the establishment of God’s faithfulness—Psalm 89 functions as a meditation on this Davidic covenant.
  • Lamentations 3:22–23 (thematic): Affirms that the LORD’s mercies/steadfast love never cease and that his faithfulness is great—shares the theological affirmation of enduring חסד and recurring emphasis on God’s אמונה/faithfulness.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For I said, "Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness."
  • For I said, "Forever will steadfast love be built; I have established your faithfulness in the heavens."
4 I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant,

Psa.89.4 - Details

Translation

I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant,

Original Text

כרתי ברית לבחירי נשבעתי לדוד עבדי׃

Morphology

  • כרתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,sg
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לבחירי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs+1,sing
  • נשבעתי: VERB,niphal,perf,1,_,sg
  • לדוד: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • עבדי: NOUN,m,pl,cons

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:12-16 (allusion): The foundational Davidic covenant where God promises to establish David's offspring and throne forever—the principal tradition behind Psalm 89's declaration of an oath to David.
  • 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 (structural): A parallel retelling of the 2 Samuel promise that reiterates God's sworn commitment to David and the establishment of his house and kingdom.
  • Psalm 132:11 (verbal): A close verbal echo—'The LORD swore to David a sure oath'—directly resonates with Ps 89:4's statement that God swore to David his servant.
  • Isaiah 55:3 (verbal): Promises 'the sure mercies/faithful love of David,' invoking the enduring blessings of the Davidic covenant that Ps 89:4 affirms.
  • Jeremiah 33:20-21 (thematic): Uses the language of God's covenant with David to insist on the unbreakable nature of that oath, reflecting the same concern with God's sworn promise found in Ps 89:4.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant,
  • I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant,
5 ‘I will establish your offspring forever and will build your throne for all generations.’ Selah

Psa.89.5 - Details

Translation

‘I will establish your offspring forever and will build your throne for all generations.’ Selah

Original Text

עד־ עולם אכין זרעך ובניתי לדר־ ודור כסאך סלה׃

Morphology

  • עד: PREP
  • עולם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אכין: VERB,qal,impf,1,?,sg
  • זרעך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • ובניתי: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • לדר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ודור: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כסאך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,poss:2ms
  • סלה: MISC

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:12-13 (verbal): God's covenant to David: he will raise up David's offspring and establish his throne forever — closely parallels 'I will establish your seed for ever, and build up your throne to all generations.'
  • 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 (verbal): Parallel retelling of the Davidic covenant (as in 2 Sam 7), repeating the promise to establish David's offspring and throne for ever.
  • Isaiah 9:6-7 (thematic): Messianic oracle promising an everlasting government on David's throne ('of the increase of his government there will be no end'), echoing the theme of an eternal dynasty.
  • Jeremiah 33:17 (thematic): Prophetic assurance that David will always have a descendant on the throne of Israel—reiterates the enduring establishment of David's line found in Psalm 89:5.

Alternative generated candidates

  • "I will establish your offspring forever, and I will build your throne for all generations." Selah
  • ‘Forever I will establish your offspring, and I will build your throne for all generations.’ Selah
6 Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, and your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.

Psa.89.6 - Details

Translation

Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, and your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.

Original Text

ויודו שמים פלאך יהוה אף־ אמונתך בקהל קדשים׃

Morphology

  • ויודו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • שמים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • פלאך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אף: ADV
  • אמונתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • בקהל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • קדשים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 19:1 (thematic): Both speak of the heavens testifying to God’s glory/wonders—‘the heavens declare the glory of God’ corresponds to ‘let the heavens praise your wonders.’
  • Psalm 148:1-4 (verbal): A direct summons for the heavens and celestial beings to praise the LORD, closely paralleling the imagery and function of the heavens praising God in Ps 89:6.
  • Psalm 149:1 (verbal): Calls for praise ‘in the congregation of the saints’ (or ‘assembly of the godly’), echoing Ps 89:6’s reference to God’s faithfulness being declared among the holy assembly.
  • Psalm 36:5 (verbal): Links God’s faithfulness with the heavens (‘your faithfulness reaches to the clouds’), paralleling Ps 89:6’s coupling of heavenly praise and divine faithfulness.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The heavens will praise your wonders, O LORD, and your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.
  • The heavens will praise your wonders, O LORD; your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.
7 For who in the heavens can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?

Psa.89.7 - Details

Translation

For who in the heavens can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?

Original Text

כי מי בשחק יערך ליהוה ידמה ליהוה בבני אלים׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • מי: PRON,interr,sg
  • בשחק: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יערך: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ליהוה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ידמה: VERB,hiph,impf,3,m,sg
  • ליהוה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • בבני: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,const
  • אלים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Exodus 15:11 (quotation): Rhetorical question praising God's uniqueness — 'Who is like you among the gods, O LORD?' closely echoes Psalm 89:7's challenge to compare God with any in the heavens.
  • Psalm 86:8 (verbal): Directly affirms there is none like Yahweh among the 'gods' — similar vocabulary and theme of God's incomparable status.
  • Isaiah 40:25 (verbal): God challenges any comparison: 'To whom then will you liken me, or to whom compare me?'—a parallel rhetorical form asserting divine uniqueness.
  • Isaiah 46:5 (verbal): Raises the same question of comparability: 'To whom will you liken me and make me equal?'—another prophetic expression of God's unmatched sovereignty.
  • 1 Samuel 2:2 (thematic): Hannah's declaration 'There is none holy like the LORD; there is none besides you' echoes the Psalm's theme that no one in heaven (or among the mighty) can be likened to Yahweh.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD,
  • For who in the heavens can be compared to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the LORD?
8 A God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones—awesome and dreadful above all who are around him.

Psa.89.8 - Details

Translation

A God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones—awesome and dreadful above all who are around him.

Original Text

אל נערץ בסוד־ קדשים רבה ונורא על־ כל־ סביביו׃

Morphology

  • אל: NEG
  • נערץ: VERB,niphal,ptc,3,m,sg
  • בסוד: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • קדשים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • רבה: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • ונורא: CONJ+ADJ,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • כל: DET
  • סביביו: NOUN,m,pl,pr_3ms

Parallels

  • Exodus 15:11 (verbal): Song of Moses uses nearly identical language—'Who is like you among the gods?... glorious in holiness, fearful in praises'—echoing the motif of God's unique majesty and awe in the divine assembly.
  • Psalm 96:4 (thematic): Declares the LORD 'great' and 'to be feared above all gods,' reinforcing the theme of God's supremacy and dread-worthy holiness found in Ps 89:8.
  • Isaiah 6:1-5 (structural): Vision of the heavenly court where seraphim proclaim God's holiness and the prophet reacts with terror—parallels the image of God as awesome in the council/assembly of the holy ones.
  • Daniel 7:9-10 (thematic): Depicts the Ancient of Days enthroned amid a heavenly assembly and attendant awe; thematically parallels Ps 89:8's portrayal of divine majesty and fearfulness before God.

Alternative generated candidates

  • a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, awesome and terrible above all who are around him?
  • A God greatly feared in the council of the holy ones—awesome above all who are about him.
9 O LORD God of hosts, who is like you, mighty LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you.

Psa.89.9 - Details

Translation

O LORD God of hosts, who is like you, mighty LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you.

Original Text

יהוה ׀ אלהי צבאות מי־ כמוך חסין ׀ יה ואמונתך סביבותיך׃

Morphology

  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אלהי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • צבאות: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מי: PRON,interr,sg
  • כמוך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg
  • חסין: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • יה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואמונתך: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs+2ms
  • סביבותיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2ms

Parallels

  • Exodus 15:11 (verbal): Uses the same rhetorical question ('Who is like you, O LORD?') praising God's uniqueness and incomparable greatness; a close verbal and thematic parallel.
  • Psalm 86:8 (verbal): Declares there is none like the LORD among the gods—near-identical language asserting God's uniqueness and incomparable works, echoing 'מי כמוך'.
  • 1 Samuel 2:2 (thematic): Proclaims there is none like the LORD and no rock like our God; thematically parallels the praise of God's uniqueness and unrivaled strength.
  • Nahum 1:7 (thematic): Describes the LORD as a stronghold and faithful protector—connects to 'חסין' (mighty/stronghold) and to the surrounding/encircling character of God's faithfulness.

Alternative generated candidates

  • O LORD God of hosts, who is like you? Mighty LORD, and your faithfulness surrounds you.
  • O LORD God of hosts, who is like you? Mighty LORD—your faithfulness surrounds you.
10 You rule over the pride of the sea; when its waves rise you still them.

Psa.89.10 - Details

Translation

You rule over the pride of the sea; when its waves rise you still them.

Original Text

אתה מושל בגאות הים בשוא גליו אתה תשבחם׃

Morphology

  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • מושל: VERB,qal,ptc,0,m,sg
  • בגאות: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • הים: NOUN,m,sg,abs,def
  • בשוא: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • גליו: NOUN,m,pl,abs,3,ms
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • תשבחם: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg,obj3mp

Parallels

  • Psalm 65:7 (verbal): Describes God silencing the roaring of the seas and their waves—uses the same image of God stilling the sea's tumult.
  • Psalm 107:29 (verbal): Speaks of God calming a storm so that 'the waves of the sea were hushed,' closely echoing the language and theme of divine mastery over the sea.
  • Job 38:8-11 (thematic): God's speech about shutting up the sea, setting bars and limits, and commanding it where to stop parallels the theme of God's sovereign control over the sea's swelling and waves.
  • Mark 4:39 (allusion): Jesus rebukes the wind and the sea—'Peace! Be still!'—an NT echo of the OT motif of divine authority calming the waters, applying that sovereignty to Jesus.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You rule the proud sea; when its waves rise you still them.
  • You rule the proud sea; when its waves rise you still them.
11 You crushed Rahab like one who is slain; with your strong arm you scattered your foes.

Psa.89.11 - Details

Translation

You crushed Rahab like one who is slain; with your strong arm you scattered your foes.

Original Text

אתה דכאת כחלל רהב בזרוע עזך פזרת אויביך׃

Morphology

  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • דכאת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • כחלל: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רהב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בזרוע: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • עזך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+2fs
  • פזרת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • אויביך: NOUN,m,pl,cstr+2ms

Parallels

  • Isaiah 51:9 (verbal): Directly invokes Rahab/dragon imagery (’cut Rahab in pieces’) echoing Ps 89:11’s language of striking Rahab and defeating chaotic sea-monsters.
  • Psalm 74:13-14 (verbal): Describes God’s power over the sea and sea-monsters (splitting the sea, breaking Leviathan’s head), paralleling the motif of crushing Rahab and scattering enemies by divine might.
  • Isaiah 27:1 (thematic): Speaks of the LORD punishing Leviathan, the fleeing serpent — a parallel tradition of God’s victory over primordial chaos like the Rahab image in Ps 89:11.
  • Exodus 15:12 (thematic): In the song at the Red Sea God’s power over hostile forces and the sea is celebrated (waters overwhelm the foe), resonating with Ps 89:11’s theme of divine defeat and scattering of enemies.
  • Psalm 68:1 (thematic): Declares that God arises and his enemies are scattered — a thematic parallel to Ps 89:11’s depiction of God scattering foes by his mighty arm.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You crushed Rahab like one slain; by your mighty arm you scattered your enemies.
  • You crushed Rahab like one slain; by your strong arm you scattered your foes.
12 Yours are the heavens; also yours is the earth; the world and all that fills it—you founded them.

Psa.89.12 - Details

Translation

Yours are the heavens; also yours is the earth; the world and all that fills it—you founded them.

Original Text

לך שמים אף־ לך ארץ תבל ומלאה אתה יסדתם׃

Morphology

  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • שמים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אף: ADV
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • ארץ: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • תבל: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ומלאה: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • יסדתם: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 24:1 (verbal): Direct verbal and thematic parallel — both assert that the earth and its fullness belong to the LORD ("the earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof").
  • Psalm 50:12 (verbal): Similar vocabulary and claim that the world and its fulness are God's ("For the world is mine, and the fulness thereof"), echoing the Psalm 89 affirmation of God's ownership and foundation of creation.
  • Isaiah 45:18 (thematic): Affirms God as the creator who formed and established the heavens and the earth, paralleling Psalm 89's assertion that God founded the world and its fullness.
  • Genesis 1:1 (structural): The foundational creation statement ("In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth") undergirds Psalm 89's claim that the heavens and the earth are God's and that he established them.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Yours are the heavens, yours also the earth; the world and all that fills it—you founded them.
  • Yours are the heavens, yours also the earth; you founded the world and all that fills it.
13 You formed the north and the south; Tabor and Hermon sing for joy in your name.

Psa.89.13 - Details

Translation

You formed the north and the south; Tabor and Hermon sing for joy in your name.

Original Text

צפון וימין אתה בראתם תבור וחרמון בשמך ירננו׃

Morphology

  • צפון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וימין: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • בראתם: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,pl
  • תבור: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • וחרמון: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בשמך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON:2ms
  • ירננו: VERB,piel,impf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 96:11-13 (thematic): Creation—especially the mountains—rejoices before the LORD; parallels the image of Tabor and Hermon rejoicing in God's name.
  • Psalm 114:4-8 (structural): Mountains and hills respond dramatically to Yahweh's presence and actions (trembling, skipping), echoing the motif of mountains reacting to God.
  • Isaiah 55:12 (thematic): Declares that mountains and hills will break forth into singing as part of the cosmic rejoicing that accompanies God's saving activity.
  • Psalm 133:3 (verbal): Explicit mention of Hermon (the ‘dew of Hermon’) links Hermon with blessing and the divine presence, resonating with Ps 89's reference to Hermon.
  • Judges 4:6 (verbal): Mentions Mount Tabor as the place of muster/victory (Deborah and Barak), reflecting the significance of Tabor invoked in Ps 89’s listing of mountains that 'rejoice'.

Alternative generated candidates

  • North and south you created them; Tabor and Hermon sing for joy at your name.
  • You formed the north and the south; Tabor and Hermon sing in your name.
14 Yours is an arm of power; strong is your hand, exalted your right hand.

Psa.89.14 - Details

Translation

Yours is an arm of power; strong is your hand, exalted your right hand.

Original Text

לך זרוע עם־ גבורה תעז ידך תרום ימינך׃

Morphology

  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • זרוע: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • עם: PREP
  • גבורה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • תעז: VERB,qal,imf,3,f,sg
  • ידך: NOUN,f,sg,abs,poss:2,f,sg
  • תרום: VERB,qal,imf,3,f,sg
  • ימינך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Exodus 15:6 (verbal): In the Song of the Sea God’s right hand/arm is portrayed as powerful and shattering the enemy — close imagery of the LORD’s mighty arm and exalted right hand.
  • Psalm 118:15-16 (verbal): Explicitly declares 'the right hand of the LORD does valiantly' and 'the right hand of the LORD is exalted,' directly paralleling the language of a strong/exalted right hand.
  • Psalm 20:6 (verbal): Speaks of 'the saving might of his right hand,' using the same motif of God’s right hand as the source of saving power and strength.
  • Isaiah 52:10 (thematic): 'The LORD has bared his holy arm' — the arm/right-hand imagery depicts God’s revealed power in salvation, thematically akin to the Psalm’s portrayal of a mighty arm.
  • Deuteronomy 33:27 (thematic): 'The eternal God is your refuge... underneath are the everlasting arms' — complements the Psalm’s emphasis on God’s arm as a sustaining, powerful refuge (related motif of divine strength/protection).

Alternative generated candidates

  • Yours is an arm of power; strong is your hand; exalted is your right hand.
  • Yours is an arm of power; strong is your hand, exalted your right hand.
15 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.

Psa.89.15 - Details

Translation

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.

Original Text

צדק ומשפט מכון כסאך חסד ואמת יקדמו פניך׃

Morphology

  • צדק: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ומשפט: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מכון: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • כסאך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,poss:2ms
  • חסד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ואמת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יקדמו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • פניך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 97:2 (verbal): Text uses the same formula: “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne,” closely echoing Ps 89:15’s language about righteousness and justice establishing God’s throne.
  • Exodus 34:6 (verbal): Both verses pair the divine attributes חסד and אמת (steadfast love/mercy and faithfulness/truth), echoing the characterization of God’s character that ‘goes before’ or accompanies him.
  • Psalm 85:10 (verbal): Shares the collocation of חסד and אמת (steadfast love and faithfulness) and relates divine mercy/truth to social and covenantal restoration, paralleling Ps 89’s emphasis on these attributes at God’s presence.
  • Micah 6:8 (thematic): Emphasizes God’s demand for justice (מִשְׁפָּט) and faithful love (חֶסֶד)-the same moral/ethical qualities portrayed as the foundation and attendants of God’s rule in Ps 89:15.
  • Isaiah 61:8 (thematic): God’s love of justice and hatred of wrongdoing parallels Ps 89:15’s depiction of righteousness and justice as constitutive of God’s throne and of his guiding attributes (steadfast love and faithfulness).

Alternative generated candidates

  • Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
  • Justice and righteousness are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before your face.
16 Blessed are the people who know the joyful shout; O LORD, they walk in the light of your face.

Psa.89.16 - Details

Translation

Blessed are the people who know the joyful shout; O LORD, they walk in the light of your face.

Original Text

אשרי העם יודעי תרועה יהוה באור־ פניך יהלכון׃

Morphology

  • אשרי: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • העם: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • יודעי: PART,qal,ptcp,m,pl
  • תרועה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • באור: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פניך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • יהלכון: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Ps.89:15 (structural): Immediate context in the same psalm: verse 15 begins the blessing ('Blessed are the people…') that 16 continues, forming a unit about the people’s joy and walking in God’s light.
  • Isa.2:5 (verbal): Isaiah 2:5 invites Israel to 'walk in the light of the LORD,' a near-verbatim and thematic parallel to 'they shall walk… in the light of your face'.
  • Ps.4:6-7 (verbal): Psalm 4:6–7 petitions 'Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD,' using the same imagery of God's face/ light as a source of blessing and guidance.
  • Ps.67:1-2 (verbal): Psalm 67:1–2 prays 'May God… make his face to shine upon us,' linking the motif of God's shining face with blessing and favor, similar to Ps 89:16.
  • Ps.43:3 (thematic): Psalm 43:3 ('Send out your light and your truth') shares the theme of divine light as guidance for the people, echoing the idea of walking in God's illuminating presence.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Blessed are the people who know the joyful shout; they walk, O LORD, in the light of your face.
  • Blessed is the people who know the joyful shout; LORD, they walk in the light of your countenance.
17 They glory all day in your name, and by your righteousness they are exalted.

Psa.89.17 - Details

Translation

They glory all day in your name, and by your righteousness they are exalted.

Original Text

בשמך יגילון כל־ היום ובצדקתך ירומו׃

Morphology

  • בשמך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON:2ms
  • יגילון: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • כל: DET
  • היום: NOUN,m,sg,def
  • ובצדקתך: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs,2ms
  • ירומו: VERB,qal,juss,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 105:3 (verbal): Both verses link rejoicing with God's name—"glory in his holy name" / "in your name they rejoice"—sharing the motif of joy tied to God's name.
  • Psalm 97:12 (verbal): Calls for the righteous to rejoice in the LORD ("Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous"), paralleling Psalm 89:17's connection between joy and the righteous.
  • Psalm 33:21 (verbal): Speaks of gladness because of trust in God's holy name ("our heart is glad in him... his holy name"), echoing the idea of rejoicing 'in your name.'
  • Psalm 20:5 (verbal): Uses the formula "in the name of our God" linked with shouts of joy/victory, paralleling the expression of rejoicing 'in your name.'
  • Isaiah 61:10 (thematic): Joins joy with righteousness/salvation ("I will greatly rejoice in the LORD... he has clothed me with garments of salvation... robe of righteousness"), thematically echoing the link between rejoicing and God's righteousness in Psalm 89:17.

Alternative generated candidates

  • They exult all day in your name, and by your righteousness they are exalted.
  • In your name they rejoice all day; by your righteousness they are exalted.
18 For you are the glory of their might; by your favor our horn is exalted.

Psa.89.18 - Details

Translation

For you are the glory of their might; by your favor our horn is exalted.

Original Text

כי־ תפארת עזמו אתה וברצנך תרום קרננו׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • תפארת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • עזמו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • וברצנך: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • תרום: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • קרננו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 18:2 (verbal): Davidic song language: God described as rock/strength and specifically as the one who is ‘the horn of my salvation’—uses the same horn imagery (keren) for exalted power as Ps 89:18.
  • 2 Samuel 22:3 (verbal): Parallel victory hymn to Psalm 18 that calls God ‘my rock… my shield, and the horn of my salvation,’ echoing the motif of God causing the horn to be raised/exalted.
  • 1 Samuel 2:1 (verbal): Hannah’s song: ‘my horn is exalted in the LORD’—an earlier theological usage of the horn as personal/communal vindication or exaltation, closely matching the phrase ‘our horn shall be exalted’ in Ps 89:18.
  • Psalm 89:17 (structural): Immediate contextual parallel (same stanza): repeats the theme that by God’s favour/strength the people’s horn is raised—Ps 89:17–18 form a unit affirming God as the source of honor and exaltation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For the LORD is the glory of their strength, and by your favor our horn is exalted.
  • For the LORD is their strength’s glory; by your favor you exalt our horn.
19 For the LORD is our shield, and the Holy One of Israel is our King.

Psa.89.19 - Details

Translation

For the LORD is our shield, and the Holy One of Israel is our King.

Original Text

כי ליהוה מגננו ולקדוש ישראל מלכנו׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • ליהוה: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,def
  • מגננו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,poss
  • ולקדוש: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ישראל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מלכנו: NOUN,m,sg,abs,suff_1pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 28:7 (verbal): Uses the same imagery: 'The LORD is my strength and my shield,' echoing Ps 89:19's declaration that the LORD is a shield.
  • Psalm 33:20 (verbal): Speaks of corporate trust in God with the phrase 'our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield,' paralleling the communal 'LORD is our shield' theme.
  • Isaiah 43:15 (verbal): God proclaims himself 'the LORD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King,' closely matching the titles 'Holy One of Israel' and 'our King' in Ps 89:19.
  • Isaiah 33:22 (verbal): Declares 'For the LORD is our judge... the LORD is our king; he will save us,' directly resonating with Ps 89:19's assertion of the LORD as king and savior of Israel.
  • Psalm 47:7 (thematic): Proclaims God's universal kingship ('For God is the King of all the earth'), paralleling Ps 89:19's emphasis on the LORD as Israel's king and sovereign.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For to the LORD belongs our shield, and to the Holy One of Israel our king.
  • For to the LORD belongs our shield, and to the Holy One of Israel our king.
20 Then you spoke in vision to your faithful one and said: "I have set help upon a mighty one; I have exalted a youth from the people."

Psa.89.20 - Details

Translation

Then you spoke in vision to your faithful one and said: "I have set help upon a mighty one; I have exalted a youth from the people."

Original Text

אז דברת־ בחזון לחסידיך ותאמר שויתי עזר על־ גבור הרימותי בחור מעם׃

Morphology

  • אז: ADV
  • דברת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • בחזון: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לחסידיך: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • ותאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • שויתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • עזר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • על: PREP
  • גבור: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • הרימותי: VERB,hiphil,perf,1,com,sg
  • בחור: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • מעם: PREP

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 16:1,12-13 (verbal): Samuel anoints David with oil after God selects him—direct verbal/actional parallel to God’s choosing and anointing of a ‘chosen’/mighty one.
  • 2 Samuel 7:8-16 (thematic): God’s covenant promise to David (taking him from the sheepfold, raising up his house) parallels the motif of God’s special choice and elevation of a king from among the people.
  • Psalm 2:6-7 (thematic): Royal/enthronement language ("I have installed my king," "You are my son") echoes the theme of divine selection and exaltation of the Davidic ruler.
  • 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 (quotation): Parallel retelling of the Davidic covenant found in 2 Samuel 7 that reiterates God’s raising and establishing of David’s line—echoes the Psalm’s announcement of a chosen one.
  • Acts 13:22-23 (allusion): New Testament summary of God’s finding of David (“a man after my heart”) and the promise to raise a Savior from his descendants—alludes to the same divine choosing and promise reflected in Ps 89:20.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Then you spoke in vision to your faithful one and said, "I have set my help on a mighty one; I have exalted a young man from among the people."
  • Then you spoke in a vision to your faithful, saying, "I have set a warrior as helper; I have exalted a chosen one from the people.
21 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him.

Psa.89.21 - Details

Translation

I have found David my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him.

Original Text

מצאתי דוד עבדי בשמן קדשי משחתיו׃

Morphology

  • מצאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,sg
  • דוד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עבדי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • בשמן: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • קדשי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • משחתיו: VERB,qal,perf,1,c,sg+obj:3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 16:13 (verbal): Samuel anoints David with oil and the Spirit of the LORD comes upon him—direct verbal parallel to finding and anointing David with holy oil.
  • 2 Samuel 5:3 (structural): The elders of Israel anoint David king at Hebron—parallel in the public/official anointing and installation of David as ruler.
  • 2 Samuel 7:8-16 (thematic): God recalls taking David from the sheep and establishing his house by covenant—thematic link to God’s choice of David as His servant and the divine purposes attached to his anointing.
  • Acts 13:22 (quotation): Paul (quoting Israel’s scripture) says ‘I have found David…’ and affirms David’s special standing—New Testament citation that echoes the declaration of God finding and appointing David.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I found David my servant; with my holy oil I anointed him.
  • I have found David my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him.
22 My hand shall be with him; also my arm shall strengthen him.

Psa.89.22 - Details

Translation

My hand shall be with him; also my arm shall strengthen him.

Original Text

אשר ידי תכון עמו אף־ זרועי תאמצנו׃

Morphology

  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • ידי: NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • תכון: VERB,qal,imperfect,2,m,sg
  • עמו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • אף: ADV
  • זרועי: NOUN,f,sg,1cs
  • תאמצנו: VERB,qal,imprf,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:12-16 (allusion): The promise of God’s enduring support for David and his descendants (the Davidic covenant) underlies Ps 89’s language of God establishing and strengthening the king.
  • 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 (verbal): Parallel account of the Davidic covenant (1 Chr 17 echoes 2 Sam 7) and the motif of God setting up and strengthening David’s house, reflecting the same promise of divine hand/arm support.
  • Isaiah 52:10 (verbal): Uses the imagery of God ‘making bare his holy arm’—the arm as the means of divine deliverance and power, paralleling Ps 89’s ‘my arm shall strengthen him.’
  • Isaiah 41:10 (thematic): God’s assurance to uphold and strengthen his servant with his hand/right hand echoes the theme of God’s hand/arm as sustaining and empowering the chosen ruler in Ps 89:22.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My hand shall be established with him; indeed my arm shall strengthen him.
  • My hand shall be established with him, and my arm shall strengthen him.
23 No enemy shall oppress him, and no son of iniquity shall afflict him.

Psa.89.23 - Details

Translation

No enemy shall oppress him, and no son of iniquity shall afflict him.

Original Text

לא־ ישא אויב בו ובן־ עולה לא יעננו׃

Morphology

  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ישא: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • אויב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ובן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עולה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • יעננו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:10 (allusion): Part of the Davidic covenant promise that God will give David rest from all his enemies—echoes Psalm 89’s assurance that enemies will not extort or oppress the king.
  • Psalm 110:2 (thematic): Speaks of the LORD extending the king’s rule ‘in the midst of his enemies’—a parallel royal motif of sovereignty over enemies and their defeat.
  • Deuteronomy 28:7 (thematic): Promises that the LORD will cause enemies who rise against Israel to be defeated and flee—similar language of enemies failing to prevail or exact tribute.
  • Psalm 72:4 (thematic): Prays that the king will vindicate the needy and ‘crush the oppressor’—parallel concern that the ruler’s foes and oppressors will not prevail over the people.

Alternative generated candidates

  • No enemy shall oppress him, and no son of wickedness shall afflict him.
  • No enemy shall prevail against him, and no wicked oppressor shall afflict him.
24 I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.

Psa.89.24 - Details

Translation

I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.

Original Text

וכתותי מפניו צריו ומשנאיו אגוף׃

Morphology

  • וכתותי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • מפניו: PREP+3ms
  • צריו: NOUN,m,pl,abs+3,m,sg
  • ומשנאיו: NOUN,m,pl,abs+pr3ms
  • אגוף: VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 2:9 (verbal): Royal/messianic promise to crush the king's enemies—'you shall break them with a rod of iron' echoes the image of God overthrowing those who oppose his anointed.
  • Psalm 18:39–40 (18:38–39 Hebrew) (verbal): Davidic victory language: God gives the psalmist the necks of his enemies so he can subdue them, paralleling the claim that God will crush the king's foes before him.
  • Psalm 110:1–2 (thematic): Promise of divine empowerment of the king and subjugation of his enemies (the LORD extending dominion and subduing foes), a structural royal-theme parallel to God defeating adversaries for his chosen ruler.
  • Deuteronomy 32:41–42 (allusion): Yahweh's vow to take vengeance on his adversaries and repay those who hate him mirrors the theme of divine action against enemies of God's chosen.
  • Isaiah 49:25 (thematic): God's pledge to fight those who fight his servant and to deliver the servant's captives—echoes the motif of God confronting and defeating the foes of his servant/king.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.
  • I will crush his foes before him, and strike down those who hate him.
25 My steadfast love and my faithfulness shall be with him; in my name shall his horn be exalted.

Psa.89.25 - Details

Translation

My steadfast love and my faithfulness shall be with him; in my name shall his horn be exalted.

Original Text

ואמונתי וחסדי עמו ובשמי תרום קרנו׃

Morphology

  • ואמונתי: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,suff
  • וחסדי: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,suff1s
  • עמו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ובשמי: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,suff
  • תרום: VERB,qal,impf,3,ms,sg
  • קרנו: NOUN,f,sg,suff

Parallels

  • 1 Samuel 2:10 (verbal): Uses the same horn-exaltation language: God will 'give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed,' paralleling 'by my name shall his horn be exalted.'
  • 2 Samuel 7:14 (allusion): Part of the Davidic covenant promise (God's continued faithfulness to David and his seed); Psalm 89:25 invokes God's faithfulness and steadfast love in relation to the king's exaltation.
  • 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 (allusion): Parallel report of the divine covenant with David (like 2 Sam 7); Psalm 89 echoes this promise that God will uphold and exalt David's house.
  • Psalm 89:3-4 (structural): Immediate context within the same psalm articulates God's covenant and oath to David—'I have made a covenant with my chosen... I will establish your seed'—which grounds the declaration that God's faithfulness and mercy are with him.
  • Psalm 18:2 (verbal): Employs the 'horn' metaphor for deliverance/strength ('the horn of my salvation'), thematically resonating with the image of the king's horn being exalted by God's name.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My faithfulness and my steadfast love shall be with him, and in my name his horn shall be exalted.
  • My faithfulness and my steadfast love are with him; in my name his horn shall be exalted.
26 I will set his hand over the sea and his right hand over the rivers.

Psa.89.26 - Details

Translation

I will set his hand over the sea and his right hand over the rivers.

Original Text

ושמתי בים ידו ובנהרות ימינו׃

Morphology

  • ושמתי: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • בים: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ידו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ובנהרות: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ימינו: NOUN,m,sg,suff-3ms

Parallels

  • Job 38:8-11 (verbal): God’s speech about shutting up the sea with doors and setting bounds—parallels the assertion of divine control over seas and rivers.
  • Nahum 1:4 (verbal): Describes YHWH rebuking the sea and drying up rivers—language closely mirrors the theme of sovereign authority over waters.
  • Mark 4:39 (thematic): Jesus rebukes the wind and the sea, calming the waters—New Testament demonstration of sovereign power over the sea echoes the Psalm’s motif of dominion.
  • Psalm 98:7-8 (thematic): Calls for the seas and rivers to rejoice and make a noise before the LORD—connects to the Psalter’s portrayal of waters responding to divine rule.
  • Isaiah 51:9-10 (allusion): Invokes God’s past act of drying up the sea (Rahab imagery) and making a way—an Old Testament tradition of God’s mastery over the sea that underlies the Psalm verse.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I will set his hand on the sea and his right hand on the rivers.
  • I will set his hand on the sea and his right hand on the rivers.
27 He shall call to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.’

Psa.89.27 - Details

Translation

He shall call to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.’

Original Text

הוא יקראני אבי אתה אלי וצור ישועתי׃

Morphology

  • הוא: PRON,3,m,sg
  • יקראני: VERB,qal,imf,3,m,sg
  • אבי: NOUN,m,sg,cons
  • אתה: PRON,2,m,sg
  • אלי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • וצור: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ישועתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs,1cs

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:14 (allusion): The Davidic covenant language — 'I will be a father to him' — underlies the psalm's filial language about the king and God's fatherhood toward him.
  • Psalm 2:7 (verbal): Both verses employ the sonship motif ('You are my Son' / filial address), linking royal status to divine favor and identity.
  • Psalm 18:2 (verbal): Uses the same imagery of God as rock and deliverer ('my rock,' 'my salvation'), echoing the epithet 'rock of my salvation' in Psalm 89:27.
  • Isaiah 63:16 (thematic): Explicitly calls God 'our Father' and 'redeemer,' paralleling the combined motifs of divine fatherhood and salvation in the psalm.
  • Hebrews 1:5 (structural): New Testament citation/interpretation of the OT sonship promises (citing Ps 2 / 2 Sam 7) that shows how biblical sonship language about the Davidic king is applied to Christ, relating to the psalm's father–son imagery.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He shall call to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.'
  • He will call to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.’
28 I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.

Psa.89.28 - Details

Translation

I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.

Original Text

אף־ אני בכור אתנהו עליון למלכי־ ארץ׃

Morphology

  • אף: ADV
  • אני: PRON,1,sg
  • בכור: NOUN,m,sg,const
  • אתנהו: VERB,qal,impf,1,,sg
  • עליון: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • למלכי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • ארץ: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 2:7 (verbal): Speaks of divine sonship of the king ('You are my Son; today I have begotten you'), paralleling the theme of God elevating his anointed above earthly kings.
  • 2 Samuel 7:14 (allusion): Part of the Davidic covenant ('I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son'); Psalm 89 develops this promise by proclaiming the king's exalted status.
  • Exodus 4:22 (verbal): Uses the phrase 'my firstborn' (of Israel); Psalm 89 applies the 'firstborn' designation to the Davidic ruler, sharing the same terminology of primacy.
  • Hebrews 1:5 (quotation): New Testament citation that appeals to Old Testament sonship texts (cf. Psalm 2:7 and 2 Samuel 7:14) to describe the unique status of God's appointed one, reflecting the same sonship/exaltation theme as Psalm 89:28.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
  • And I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
29 I will keep my steadfast love for him forever, and my covenant will be faithful to him.

Psa.89.29 - Details

Translation

I will keep my steadfast love for him forever, and my covenant will be faithful to him.

Original Text

לעולם אשמר־ לו חסדי ובריתי נאמנת לו׃

Morphology

  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אשמר: VERB,qal,impf,1,?,sg
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg
  • חסדי: NOUN,m,pl,cstr
  • ובריתי: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • נאמנת: ADJ,f,sg,abs
  • לו: PRON,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:15-16 (allusion): Part of the Davidic covenant promises—God pledges enduring care and an everlasting establishment of David's house, reflecting Psalm 89:29’s vow to keep steadfast love and a faithful covenant with David's line.
  • 1 Chronicles 17:13-14 (quotation): Parallel formulation of the divine promise to David in Chronicles (a retelling of 2 Samuel), affirming God's ongoing lovingkindness and the perpetuity of the covenant with David's offspring.
  • Psalm 89:34 (verbal): Immediate parallel within the same psalm: an explicit assertion that God will not break His covenant or change the words of His lips—directly echoing the commitment to keep steadfast love and the covenant.
  • Exodus 34:6-7 (thematic): Declaration of God's character as abounding in steadfast love (hesed) and faithfulness—provides the theological basis for promises like those in Psalm 89:29 about preserving covenantal mercy.
  • Isaiah 55:3 (allusion): God's pledge to 'make with you an everlasting covenant, the sure mercies of David' echoes the Psalm's theme of an enduring, faithful covenantal commitment to David's line.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Forever I will keep my steadfast love for him, and my covenant will be faithful to him.
  • Forever I will keep my steadfast love for him, and my covenant will be faithful to him.
30 I will establish his offspring forever and his throne as the days of the heavens.

Psa.89.30 - Details

Translation

I will establish his offspring forever and his throne as the days of the heavens.

Original Text

ושמתי לעד זרעו וכסאו כימי שמים׃

Morphology

  • ושמתי: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • לעד: ADV
  • זרעו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3ms
  • וכסאו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • כימי: NOUN,m,pl,cs+sim
  • שמים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:12-16 (verbal): God’s promise to David that his offspring and his throne will be established forever — language and concept (setting up David’s seed and an everlasting throne) closely parallels Psalm 89:30.
  • 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 (verbal): Retells the Davidic covenant with almost the same terminology as 2 Samuel; affirms establishment of David’s seed and throne, echoing Psalm 89’s claim of a perpetual dynasty.
  • Isaiah 9:6-7 (thematic): Prophecy of an eternal Davidic reign — 'the government shall be upon his shoulder... of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end' — thematically parallels the promise that David’s throne endures as long as the heavens.
  • Psalm 72:17 (verbal): Prayer for the king’s name and dominion to endure 'as long as the sun' echoes Psalm 89’s imagery of an enduring throne and seed, using celestial metaphors for perpetuity.
  • Luke 1:32-33 (allusion): The angel’s announcement to Mary that the Messiah will reign over Jacob’s house and that 'of his kingdom there will be no end' alludes to and applies the Davidic covenant language (seed and everlasting throne) found in Psalm 89.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And I will establish his offspring forever, and his throne as the days of the heavens.
  • I will keep his offspring forever and his throne as the days of heaven.
31 If his children forsake my law and do not walk in my judgments,

Psa.89.31 - Details

Translation

If his children forsake my law and do not walk in my judgments,

Original Text

אם־ יעזבו בניו תורתי ובמשפטי לא ילכון׃

Morphology

  • אם: CONJ
  • יעזבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • בניו: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • תורתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
  • ובמשפטי: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+1s
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ילכון: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:14-15 (allusion): God's promise to David that his offspring are 'sons' to God and that God will discipline them if they sin—echoed in Psalm 89's conditional warning about David's descendants forsaking God's law.
  • 1 Kings 2:4 (verbal): Solomon is charged to 'keep the charge of the LORD... to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, his commandments, and his judgments'—language closely parallel to Psalm 89:31's concern that descendants walk in God's law and judgments.
  • 1 Kings 11:11-13 (thematic): God judges Solomon (and promises consequence for his house) when he turns from God; parallels Psalm 89's threat of punishment if the king's sons forsake God's law, while still preserving a remnant for David's sake.
  • Jeremiah 33:20-21 (structural): God speaks of the covenant with day/night and with David, linking covenant faithfulness and its continuity—a structural parallel to Psalm 89's treatment of the Davidic covenant and the conditional element if descendants stray.
  • Deuteronomy 8:19 (thematic): The Mosaic conditional curse formula—'if you forget the LORD and serve other gods... you shall perish'—parallels the theme in Psalm 89:31 that forsaking God's law brings judgment.

Alternative generated candidates

  • If his sons forsake my law and do not walk in my judgments,
  • If his children forsake my law and do not walk in my judgments,
32 if they violate my statutes and do not keep my commandments,

Psa.89.32 - Details

Translation

if they violate my statutes and do not keep my commandments,

Original Text

אם־ חקתי יחללו ומצותי לא ישמרו׃

Morphology

  • אם: CONJ
  • חקתי: NOUN,m,pl,abs+SUF,1,sg
  • יחללו: VERB,qal,impf,3,pl
  • ומצותי: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,abs+1s
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ישמרו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Leviticus 26:14-17 (thematic): Presents the same conditional pattern: if Israel disobeys God’s statutes/commandments, God will bring punishment — a covenantal cause-and-effect parallel.
  • Deuteronomy 28:15 (thematic): Begins the list of covenant curses introduced by the formula “if you do not obey/keep,” paralleling the warning in Psalm 89:32 about breaking God’s commands and suffering consequences.
  • 2 Samuel 7:14 (allusion): In the Davidic covenant God warns that if a descendant sins he will be disciplined. Psalm 89’s conditional about David’s line echoes this promise-plus-chastening motif.
  • Psalm 89:30-34 (structural): Immediate context: verses 30–34 develop the same conditional clause (if his children forsake my law / do not keep my commandments) and the promised discipline versus the enduring covenant, directly paralleling v.32.

Alternative generated candidates

  • if they profane my statutes and do not keep my commandments,
  • if they profane my statutes and do not keep my commandments,
33 then I will visit their transgression with the rod and their iniquity with stripes.

Psa.89.33 - Details

Translation

then I will visit their transgression with the rod and their iniquity with stripes.

Original Text

ופקדתי בשבט פשעם ובנגעים עונם׃

Morphology

  • ופקדתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,com,sg
  • בשבט: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • פשעם: NOUN,m,sg,abs,3mp
  • ובנגעים: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • עונם: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:14 (verbal): Part of the Davidic covenant: God warns that if the king commits iniquity he will be punished 'with the rod of men' and 'with the stripes of the sons of men'—language close to Ps 89:33 about disciplining transgression with a rod/stripes.
  • Proverbs 3:11-12 (verbal): Speaks of the LORD's discipline: 'do not despise the LORD's discipline... for the LORD reproves him whom he loves'—echoes Ps 89:33's theme of divine punishment as corrective, paternal discipline.
  • Hebrews 12:6-7 (quotation): New Testament application of the OT motif: 'For the Lord disciplines the one he loves...' (quoting/echoing Proverbs)—parallels Ps 89:33's idea that God's chastening is a form of covenantal correction.
  • Deuteronomy 8:5 (thematic): Frames hardship/discipline as God's corrective training: 'as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you'—the same theological rationale behind punishment mentioned in Ps 89:33.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I will punish their transgression with the rod and their iniquity with stripes.
  • then I will punish their transgression with the rod and their iniquity with blows.
34 But my steadfast love I will not withdraw from him, nor will I lie in my faithfulness.

Psa.89.34 - Details

Translation

But my steadfast love I will not withdraw from him, nor will I lie in my faithfulness.

Original Text

וחסדי לא־ אפיר מעמו ולא־ אשקר באמונתי׃

Morphology

  • וחסדי: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,suff1s
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • אפיר: VERB,qal,impf,1,sg
  • מעמו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ולא: CONJ
  • אשקר: VERB,qal,impf,1,sg
  • באמונתי: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs,suff1cs

Parallels

  • Numbers 23:19 (verbal): Both assert God is not like a man who lies or changes mind—God does not lie or repent, underpinning his unbreakable covenant.
  • 1 Samuel 15:29 (allusion): Declares that the 'Glory of Israel' does not lie or change his purpose, echoing the vow not to break or falsify his covenant.
  • Hebrews 6:18 (thematic): New Testament statement that it is impossible for God to lie, used to affirm the immutability and trustworthiness of God's promises/covenant.
  • Isaiah 55:11 (verbal): Uses the image of a word going forth from God's mouth that accomplishes its purpose—parallels 'the word that has gone out of my lips' and its efficacy/faithfulness.
  • Psalm 119:89 (thematic): Affirms the enduring, established nature of God's word ('forever... your word is fixed'), resonating with the theme of unchanging covenant faithfulness in Ps 89:34.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But my steadfast love I will not utterly take from him, nor will I be false in my faithfulness.
  • But my steadfast love I will not take from him, nor will I betray my faithfulness.
35 I will not profane my covenant, nor will I change what has gone out of my lips.

Psa.89.35 - Details

Translation

I will not profane my covenant, nor will I change what has gone out of my lips.

Original Text

לא־ אחלל בריתי ומוצא שפתי לא אשנה׃

Morphology

  • לא: PART_NEG
  • אחלל: VERB,qal,impf,1,na,sg
  • בריתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs,poss1,sg
  • ומוצא: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • שפתי: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • אשנה: VERB,qal,impf,1,m,sg

Parallels

  • Numbers 23:19 (verbal): Affirms God does not lie or change his mind—parallels the declaration that God will not violate his covenant or alter the words of his lips.
  • 1 Samuel 15:29 (verbal): States that the Glory of Israel (God) does not lie or repent—echoes the Psalm’s claim of God’s unchanging word and fidelity to his promise.
  • Malachi 3:6 (thematic): “For I the LORD do not change” thematically reinforces God’s immutability and the assurance that his covenantal word stands.
  • 2 Samuel 7:16 (structural): Part of the Davidic covenant promising an enduring house and throne—Psalm 89:35 asserts God will not violate that covenant made with David.
  • Hebrews 6:18 (allusion): New Testament appeal to God’s immutability and inability to lie as the basis for hope—reflects the same theological claim that God’s promise and words will not change.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I will not profane my covenant, nor will I change what has gone forth from my lips.
  • I will not profane my covenant, nor will I change what has gone from my lips.
36 Once I have sworn by my holiness: ‘I will not lie to David.’

Psa.89.36 - Details

Translation

Once I have sworn by my holiness: ‘I will not lie to David.’

Original Text

אחת נשבעתי בקדשי אם־ לדוד אכזב׃

Morphology

  • אחת: NUM,f,sg
  • נשבעתי: VERB,niphal,perf,1,_,sg
  • בקדשי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,1
  • אם: CONJ
  • לדוד: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אכזב: VERB,qal,impf,1,_,sg

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:16 (quotation): Part of the Davidic covenant: God’s promise that David’s house and throne will be established forever—background for the psalm’s oath not to lie to David.
  • 1 Chronicles 17:14 (quotation): Parallel account of the promise to David (mirrors 2 Samuel 7): affirms God’s sworn covenant concerning David’s offspring and throne, which Psalm 89 invokes.
  • Psalm 132:11 (verbal): Uses similar language of God’s oath to David and the establishment of his seed on the throne, echoing the vow in Psalm 89:36.
  • Isaiah 55:3 (thematic): Promises ‘the sure mercies of David’ and an enduring covenant—themewise linked to God’s sworn fidelity to David in Psalm 89.
  • Acts 13:34 (allusion): New Testament citation of the Davidic promise (‘sure mercies of David’), reflecting early Christian reading of God’s oath to David that Psalm 89 recalls.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Once I have sworn by my holiness: I will not lie to David.
  • Once I have sworn by my holiness—I will not lie to David:
37 His offspring shall be established forever, and his throne as the sun before me.

Psa.89.37 - Details

Translation

His offspring shall be established forever, and his throne as the sun before me.

Original Text

זרעו לעולם יהיה וכסאו כשמש נגדי׃

Morphology

  • זרעו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+3ms
  • לעולם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יהיה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • וכסאו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • כשמש: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • נגדי: PREP

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:12-16 (allusion): The promise to David that his offspring and his throne will be established forever—Psalm 89:37 draws on the Davidic covenant language assuring an enduring seed and throne.
  • Genesis 17:7 (thematic): God's covenant of an everlasting offspring ('I will be their God...and their descendants') provides a broader covenantal backdrop for the image of an enduring 'seed' in Psalm 89:37.
  • Isaiah 9:7 (thematic): Speaks of the perpetual increase of a ruler's government and an eternal throne established on David's line—paralleling the Psalm's assurance that the king's throne endures like the sun.
  • Jeremiah 33:17 (verbal): Declares that David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of Israel—echoing Psalm 89:37's assertion of an enduring dynasty and throne.

Alternative generated candidates

  • His offspring shall endure forever, and his throne as the sun before me;
  • ‘His offspring shall endure forever, and his throne as the sun before me.
38 It shall be established like the moon, faithful forever in the heavens. Selah

Psa.89.38 - Details

Translation

It shall be established like the moon, faithful forever in the heavens. Selah

Original Text

כירח יכון עולם ועד בשחק נאמן סלה׃

Morphology

  • כירח: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יכון: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • עולם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ועד: CONJ+PREP
  • בשחק: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • נאמן: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • סלה: MISC

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:8-16 (allusion): God’s promise to David of an eternal house and dynasty—Psalm 89’s lament about God’s rejection of the anointed directly alludes to the covenant language of 2 Samuel 7.
  • 1 Chronicles 17:7-14 (allusion): Parallel retelling of the Davidic covenant found in 2 Samuel 7; underscores the contrast between God’s sworn promise to David and the Psalm’s complaint that God has cast off his anointed.
  • Psalm 89:3-4, 28-37 (verbal): Earlier and adjacent verses in the same psalm proclaim God’s oath to establish David’s line forever; verse 38’s language of rejection contrasts verbally and thematically with these covenantal affirmations.
  • Psalm 89:39-45 (structural): The immediately following verses continue the lament motif, detailing the consequences of God’s apparent rejection and providing the immediate contextual parallel and expansion of verse 38’s complaint.
  • Jeremiah 33:17-21 (thematic): Jeremiah reiterates the enduring promise of a righteous branch from David and frames divine faithfulness to the Davidic line—addressing the same theological tension between covenant promise and present judgment voiced in Psalm 89:38.

Alternative generated candidates

  • like the moon it shall be established forever— a faithful witness in the skies. Selah
  • It shall be established forever like the moon, a faithful witness in the sky.’ Selah
39 But you have rejected and spurned; you have been filled with anger against your anointed.

Psa.89.39 - Details

Translation

But you have rejected and spurned; you have been filled with anger against your anointed.

Original Text

ואתה זנחת ותמאס התעברת עם־ משיחך׃

Morphology

  • ואתה: CONJ+PRON,2,m,sg
  • זנחת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • ותמאס: CONJ+VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • התעברת: VERB,hitpael,perf,2,m,sg
  • עם: PREP
  • משיחך: NOUN,m,sg,suff2ms

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 7:14-16 (thematic): God's covenant promise to David and his offspring (an enduring throne) — Psalm 89:39 laments what seems like a rupture of that Davidic covenant and God's rejection of 'your anointed.'
  • 1 Samuel 15:11,26 (thematic): Explicit Old Testament instance of God rejecting his anointed (Saul); language and theme of divine rejection of a chosen king parallel the complaint in Ps 89:39.
  • Psalm 2:1-2,7 (thematic): Psalm 2 portrays the 'anointed' (the king/son) and the peoples' opposition to him; Ps 89:39 engages the same king-theology by accusing God of anger toward his anointed.
  • Psalm 89:3-4 (structural): Internal contrast within the same psalm: earlier vows of an enduring covenant with David ('I have made a covenant...') are set against v.39's cry that God has rejected his anointed.
  • Acts 13:33 (quotation): The New Testament citation of the Davidic/royal promise (drawing on Ps 2/2 Sam 7) highlights the messianic expectation behind 'your anointed,' which Ps 89:39 says God has (apparently) spurned.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But you have cast off and rejected; you have been filled with fury against your anointed.
  • But you have spurned and rejected; you have been filled with wrath against your anointed.
40 You have broken the covenant of your servant; you have profaned his crown to the ground.

Psa.89.40 - Details

Translation

You have broken the covenant of your servant; you have profaned his crown to the ground.

Original Text

נארתה ברית עבדך חללת לארץ נזרו׃

Morphology

  • נארתה: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • ברית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • עבדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,ms
  • חללת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • לארץ: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • נזרו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 89:34 (verbal): Immediate contrast within the same psalm: God’s vow 'I will not violate my covenant' directly counters the complaint that the covenant has been broken.
  • 2 Samuel 7:12-16 (allusion): The Davidic covenant promises an enduring royal line; Psalm 89’s accusation that God has 'broken the covenant' directly engages and reverses the assurances of this passage.
  • Ezekiel 21:26-27 (verbal): Uses the imagery of removing a crown as prophetic judgment ('remove the turban, take off the crown'), paralleling the psalm’s language of the crown being brought low or defiled.
  • Jeremiah 33:20-22 (thematic): Affirms the permanence of God’s covenant (including the Davidic promises), addressing the same issue raised by the psalmist’s lament that the covenant appears to have been broken.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You have broken the covenant of your servant; you have profaned his crown to the ground.
  • You have broken the covenant of your servant; you have profaned his crown to the ground.
41 You have broken down all his hedges; you have brought his strongholds to ruin.

Psa.89.41 - Details

Translation

You have broken down all his hedges; you have brought his strongholds to ruin.

Original Text

פרצת כל־ גדרתיו שמת מבצריו מחתה׃

Morphology

  • פרצת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • כל: DET
  • גדרתיו: NOUN,f,pl,poss3ms
  • שמת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • מבצריו: NOUN,m,pl,poss3ms
  • מחתה: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Isaiah 5:5-6 (verbal): God removes the 'hedge' and breaks down the wall of the vineyard—language and imagery (removal of protective hedge/wall and subsequent devastation) parallel 'פרצת כל־גדרתיו' (you have broken all his hedges).
  • Psalm 89:40 (structural): Immediate context within the same psalm: verse 40 speaks of casting the king's throne to the ground and ending his splendor, continuing the theme of removing royal protection and status found in v.41.
  • Psalm 74:7-8 (thematic): A communal lament describing enemies' destruction of sanctuary structures and carved works—parallels the motif of strongholds/defenses being breached and devastated by foes or divine judgment.
  • Lamentations 2:8 (thematic): Describes the LORD's tearing down of Zion's wall and the destruction of its fortified places; thematically similar imagery of walls/strongholds being broken and a city/lineage laid low.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You have broken all his hedges; you have laid his strongholds in ruins.
  • You have broken all his walls; you have brought his strongholds to ruin.
42 All who pass along the way plunder him; he has become a reproach to his neighbors.

Psa.89.42 - Details

Translation

All who pass along the way plunder him; he has become a reproach to his neighbors.

Original Text

שסהו כל־ עברי דרך היה חרפה לשכניו׃

Morphology

  • שסהו: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • כל: DET
  • עברי: ADJ,m,sg
  • דרך: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • היה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • חרפה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לשכניו: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 22:7 (verbal): Both verses depict public mockery by passersby—"all who see me mock me" parallels "every passerby jeered at him," a shared idiom of derision.
  • Psalm 44:13-14 (verbal): Speaks of being made a byword/reproach to outsiders and neighbors—"You make us a byword among the nations…men shake their heads at us," closely paralleling the motif of shame before neighbors.
  • Lamentations 3:14 (thematic): Lament expresses being a continual object of taunt and reproach among the people, echoing the theme of public humiliation and disgrace in Ps 89:42.
  • 2 Samuel 16:5-8 (thematic): Narrative example of a ruler (David) publicly insulted and cursed by a passerby (Shimei); parallels the situational motif of a fallen leader becoming a reproach to those around him.

Alternative generated candidates

  • All who pass along the way plunder him; he has become a scorn to his neighbors.
  • All who pass along the road plunder him; he has become a reproach among his neighbors.
43 You have made his enemies rejoice; you have raised up the right hand of his foes.

Psa.89.43 - Details

Translation

You have made his enemies rejoice; you have raised up the right hand of his foes.

Original Text

הרימות ימין צריו השמחת כל־ אויביו׃

Morphology

  • הרימות: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • ימין: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • צריו: NOUN,m,pl,abs+3,m,sg
  • השמחת: VERB,hip,perf,2,m,sg
  • כל: DET
  • אויביו: NOUN,m,pl,abs,poss3ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 44:11-12 (thematic): Like Ps 89:43, these verses complain that God has given the people into the hand of their enemies and made them a byword—enemy triumph and public reproach.
  • Psalm 78:65-66 (thematic): Describes Yahweh 'rejecting' his dwelling so that nations rejoice—parallel theme of divine abandonment followed by the exultation of foes.
  • 2 Samuel 15:12 (allusion): The narrative of Absalom stealing the hearts of Israel and David’s ensuing humiliation echoes the lament that the king’s enemies are exalted and rejoice.
  • Psalm 35:26 (verbal): Both psalms use the motif of enemies 'rejoicing' at the sufferer’s misfortune and pray against such triumph; a close poetic parallel in language and sentiment.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries; you have made all his enemies rejoice.
  • You have raised the hand of his adversaries; you have made all his enemies rejoice.
44 You have turned back the edge of his sword and have not made him stand in the day of battle.

Psa.89.44 - Details

Translation

You have turned back the edge of his sword and have not made him stand in the day of battle.

Original Text

אף־ תשיב צור חרבו ולא הקימתו במלחמה׃

Morphology

  • אף: ADV
  • תשיב: VERB,qal,imperfect,2,m,sg
  • צור: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חרבו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,3,m
  • ולא: CONJ
  • הקימתו: VERB,hif,perf,3,m,sg
  • במלחמה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Ps.89:39-45 (structural): Immediate context/continuation of the same lament: the psalmist expands the complaint that God has withdrawn protection, failed to uphold the king in battle, and allowed his ruin despite covenant promises.
  • Ps.44:9-11,17-26 (thematic): A communal lament that, like Ps 89:44, accuses God of giving the people over to reproach and defeat in war and pleads that God has hidden his face and ceased to help in battle.
  • Ps.74:1-11 (thematic): A national lament over devastation by enemies; expresses the theme that God’s sanctuary and people have been overrun and that God’s help and vindication in battle seem withheld.
  • Isa.63:9-11 (thematic): Speaks of God’s presence with Israel in distress but also of the people’s rebellion that turns God’s favor into apparent judgment—echoing the motif that divine protection in battle is withdrawn and God’s relationship with the leader/people is jeopardized.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You have turned back the edge of his sword and have not made him stand in the day of battle.
  • You have turned back the edge of his sword and have not upheld him in battle.
45 You have put an end to his splendor and cast his throne to the ground.

Psa.89.45 - Details

Translation

You have put an end to his splendor and cast his throne to the ground.

Original Text

השבת מטהרו וכסאו לארץ מגרתה׃

Morphology

  • השבת: NOUN,f,sg,def
  • מטהרו: VERB,piel,ptc,3,m,sg
  • וכסאו: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לארץ: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מגרתה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Amos 9:11 (allusion): Speaks of raising up the 'fallen booth/tent of David'—thematically parallels the lament that David's throne has been cast down and hopes for restoration.
  • 2 Samuel 7:12-16 (thematic): God's promise that David's offspring and throne will endure; provides the covenantal background against which Psalm 89 laments the apparent failure or abasement of David's house.
  • Psalm 89:34-37 (structural): Immediate context within the same psalm: vows that God will not break the covenant or destroy David's line, forming the contrast with the complaint that his throne has been brought low.
  • 1 Samuel 2:8 (thematic): Declares that God 'casts down the mighty from their thrones'—a general theological parallel describing God humbling rulers and overturning thrones, echoing the imagery of Ps 89:45.
  • Acts 15:16 (quotation): New Testament quotation of Amos 9:11 regarding raising the fallen tent of David; echoes the concern with the fallen Davidic throne and its promised reversal.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You have caused his splendor to cease and cast his throne to the ground.
  • You made his splendor cease and cast his throne down to the ground.
46 You have shortened the days of his youth; you have covered him with shame. Selah

Psa.89.46 - Details

Translation

You have shortened the days of his youth; you have covered him with shame. Selah

Original Text

הקצרת ימי עלומיו העטית עליו בושה סלה׃

Morphology

  • הקצרת: VERB,hiphil,perf,2,m,sg
  • ימי: NOUN,m,pl,cs
  • עלומיו: NOUN,m,sg,const
  • העטית: VERB,hiphil,perf,2,m,sg
  • עליו: PREP,3,m,sg
  • בושה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • סלה: MISC

Parallels

  • 2 Samuel 12:15-18 (thematic): Narrative parallel — David’s child is struck down and dies, illustrating the shortening of a young life and the resulting shame/sorrow on the king’s household.
  • Isaiah 53:8 (thematic): The Servant is described as being 'cut off' from the land of the living — a thematically similar motif of life being cut short.
  • Job 14:1-2 (thematic): Reflection on the brevity and fragility of human life ('born of a woman is of few days'), resonating with the idea of days of youth being shortened.
  • Psalm 44:13-15 (thematic): Psalmist laments being a reproach and covered with shame among neighbors — echoes the motif of dishonor or shame brought upon a person or people.
  • Psalm 102:11 (thematic): The psalmist speaks of days vanishing like smoke — a parallel image of life’s brevity akin to shortened days of youth.

Alternative generated candidates

  • You have shortened the days of his youth; you have covered him with shame. Selah
  • You shortened the days of his youth; you covered him with shame. Selah
47 How long, O LORD? Will you hide yourself forever? Shall your wrath burn like fire?

Psa.89.47 - Details

Translation

How long, O LORD? Will you hide yourself forever? Shall your wrath burn like fire?

Original Text

עד־ מה יהוה תסתר לנצח תבער כמו־ אש חמתך׃

Morphology

  • עד: PREP
  • מה: PRON,int
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • תסתר: VERB,qal,impf,2,ms
  • לנצח: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • תבער: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • כמו: PREP
  • אש: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • חמתך: NOUN,f,sg,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 13:1 (verbal): Same opening lament 'How long, O LORD?' and complaint that God is hidden (Heb. 'hide thy face'), expressing a plea over divine absence.
  • Psalm 10:1 (verbal): Similar complaint about God's seeming distance in trouble—'Why standest thou afar off? why hidest thou in times of trouble?'—echoing the theme of God hiding himself.
  • Psalm 74:1 (verbal): Both verses depict divine anger with fire/smoke imagery ('thine anger smoke' / 'shall thy wrath burn like fire'), lamenting God's hostile judgment on the community.
  • Habakkuk 1:2 (thematic): A prophetic 'How long…?' lament over apparent divine inaction and suffering; thematically parallels the psalmist's cry at God's hiddenness and consuming wrath.

Alternative generated candidates

  • How long, O LORD? Will you hide yourself forever? Will your wrath burn like fire?
  • How long, O LORD? Will you hide yourself forever? Will your anger burn like fire?
48 Remember how brief my time is; for what vanity you have created all the children of man!

Psa.89.48 - Details

Translation

Remember how brief my time is; for what vanity you have created all the children of man!

Original Text

זכר־ אני מה־ חלד על־ מה־ שוא בראת כל־ בני־ אדם׃

Morphology

  • זכר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אני: PRON,1,sg
  • מה: PRON,int
  • חלד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • על: PREP
  • מה: PRON,int
  • שוא: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בראת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • כל: DET
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • אדם: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 39:5 (verbal): Both plead with God about the brevity and futility of human life—'you have made my days a few handbreadths' and the sense that human life is vanishing/vanity.
  • Psalm 90:3-6 (thematic): A meditation on human transience and mortality before God ('You return man to dust... our days are like a passing shadow'), paralleling the lament over life's brevity and vanity.
  • Job 7:6-7 (verbal): Job asks God to 'remember' the fleeting nature of his life ('my days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; and are spent without hope'), echoing the appeal to God about human frailty.
  • Ecclesiastes 1:2 (thematic): The famous refrain 'Vanity of vanities, all is vanity' expresses the same judgment on the emptiness or futility (vanity) of human life invoked in the psalm.
  • Isaiah 40:6-8 (thematic): The image 'All flesh is grass... the grass withers' underscores human transience and the ephemeral character of life, paralleling the psalm's emphasis on mortality and vanity.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Remember how short my time is— what is man that you care for him? Why make all the children of man in vain?
  • I remember how fleeting is life—why have you made all the children of man for futility?
49 Who can live and not see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah

Psa.89.49 - Details

Translation

Who can live and not see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah

Original Text

מי גבר יחיה ולא יראה־ מות ימלט נפשו מיד־ שאול סלה׃

Morphology

  • מי: PRON,interr,sg
  • גבר: NOUN,m,sg,prop
  • יחיה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • ולא: CONJ
  • יראה: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • מות: VERB,qal,infabs
  • ימלט: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • נפשו: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • מיד: PREP
  • שאול: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • סלה: MISC

Parallels

  • Job 14:14 (thematic): Both voice the fundamental question of human mortality—can a man live and not see death?—raising hope/uncertainty about life after death.
  • Job 7:9-10 (verbal): Speaks of one who goes down to Sheol and does not come up, echoing the Psalm’s reference to escape from Sheol and the finality of death.
  • Psalm 49:15 (thematic): Explicitly asserts that God can redeem the soul from the power of Sheol, providing a theological counterpoint to the Psalm’s rhetorical question about deliverance from death.
  • Psalm 30:3 (verbal): Declares that the LORD brought the psalmist’s soul up from Sheol and restored him to life—a concrete example of deliverance from death like the possibility asked about in Ps 89:49.
  • Hebrews 2:14-15 (allusion): Argues that Christ’s death frees people from the fear and bondage of death—a New Testament theological development addressing deliverance from death’s power alluded to in the Psalm.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Whoever lives may not see death; who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah
  • Who can live and not see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah
50 O LORD, where are your former lovingkindnesses, which you swore to David in your faithfulness?

Psa.89.50 - Details

Translation

O LORD, where are your former lovingkindnesses, which you swore to David in your faithfulness?

Original Text

איה ׀ חסדיך הראשנים ׀ אדני נשבעת לדוד באמונתך׃

Morphology

  • איה: ADV,interr
  • חסדיך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms
  • הראשנים: ADJ,m,pl,def
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • נשבעת: VERB,qal,perf,2,m,sg
  • לדוד: PREP+NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • באמונתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs,2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 89:3-4 (verbal): Immediate earlier lines in the same psalm: the speaker recalls God’s covenant and oath to David ('I have made a covenant with my chosen; I have sworn to David my servant'), language that Psalm 89:50 summons.
  • Psalm 89:34-37 (thematic): Later verses in the psalm reaffirm God’s promise not to break his covenant with David and to preserve his descendant and throne—these verses are the promised reality that contrasts with the lament of 89:50.
  • 2 Samuel 7:12-16 (allusion): God’s explicit covenantal promise to David—that his offspring will establish a house and throne forever—is the Old Testament source background for the psalmist’s appeal to the oath sworn to David.
  • 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 (verbal): Chronicles’ parallel retelling of the Davidic covenant (echoing 2 Sam. 7) uses similar covenantal language about a lasting dynasty, which Psalm 89:50 invokes.
  • Psalm 132:11 (allusion): Another psalmic affirmation of Yahweh’s sworn oath to David (that one of his descendants will sit on his throne); it echoes the same Davidic-oath tradition appealed to in Psalm 89:50.

Alternative generated candidates

  • O LORD, where are your former steadfast loves, which you swore to David in your faithfulness?
  • Where are your former steadfast loves, O LORD, which you swore to David in your faithfulness?
51 Remember, O Lord, the reproach of your servants—how I bear in my bosom the taunts of many peoples.

Psa.89.51 - Details

Translation

Remember, O Lord, the reproach of your servants—how I bear in my bosom the taunts of many peoples.

Original Text

זכר אדני חרפת עבדיך שאתי בחיקי כל־ רבים עמים׃

Morphology

  • זכר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אדני: NOUN,m,sg,abs,1,sg
  • חרפת: NOUN,f,sg,const
  • עבדיך: NOUN,m,pl,abs,2ms
  • שאתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,?,sg
  • בחיקי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
  • כל: DET
  • רבים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • עמים: NOUN,pl,m,abs

Parallels

  • Psalm 31:11 (verbal): The psalmist laments being a reproach among peoples/neighbors—language mirrors ‘remember the reproach of your servants’ and being disgraced before many.
  • Psalm 79:4 (verbal): The corporate lament ‘we have become a reproach to our neighbors… a byword among the nations’ parallels the theme of God’s servants dishonored among many peoples.
  • Psalm 69:19 (verbal): ’You know my reproach and my shame’ echoes the petition that God remember the servants’ reproach—personal knowledge of shame before others.
  • Psalm 44:13-15 (thematic): Describes Israel as a byword and object of scorn among the nations, thematically close to bearing reproach ‘in the bosom’ among many peoples.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Remember, O LORD, the reproach of your servants— I bear in my heart the taunts of many peoples,
  • Remember, O LORD, the reproach of your servants; I bear in my bosom the scorn of many peoples.
52 Which your enemies have reviled, O LORD; which they have reviled—the footsteps of your anointed.

Psa.89.52 - Details

Translation

Which your enemies have reviled, O LORD; which they have reviled—the footsteps of your anointed.

Original Text

אשר חרפו אויביך ׀ יהוה אשר חרפו עקבות משיחך׃

Morphology

  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • חרפו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • אויביך: NOUN,m,pl,cstr+2ms
  • יהוה: NOUN,prop,m,sg,abs
  • אשר: PRON,rel
  • חרפו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • עקבות: NOUN,f,pl,cons
  • משיחך: NOUN,m,sg,suff2ms

Parallels

  • Psalm 2:2 (verbal): Speaks of rulers conspiring “against the LORD and his anointed,” echoing the idea of enemies opposing God’s anointed one.
  • Psalm 68:1 (thematic): Calls for God to arise and scatter/confound his enemies—similar petition that God shame or defeat the foes of his anointed.
  • 1 Chronicles 16:22 (cf. Psalm 105:15) (verbal): The command “Touch not mine anointed… do my prophets no harm” addresses protection from enemies directed against God’s anointed, thematically linked to shaming those foes.
  • Psalm 18:50 (cf. 2 Samuel 22:51) (thematic): Celebrates God’s deliverance of his king and mercy toward his anointed (David); like Ps 89:52 it portrays God’s action against the anointed’s enemies.

Alternative generated candidates

  • the taunts your enemies have hurled, O LORD; the taunts they have hurled at the footsteps of your anointed.
  • Those who have reproached, O LORD—those who have reproached the footsteps of your anointed.

A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

I will sing of the LORD's steadfast love forever; to all generations I will make known your faithfulness with my mouth.

For I said, "Steadfast love shall be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness."

I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant,

‘I will establish your offspring forever and will build your throne for all generations.’ Selah

Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, and your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.

For who in the heavens can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?

A God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones—awesome and dreadful above all who are around him.

O LORD God of hosts, who is like you, mighty LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you.

You rule over the pride of the sea; when its waves rise you still them.

You crushed Rahab like one who is slain; with your strong arm you scattered your foes.

Yours are the heavens; also yours is the earth; the world and all that fills it—you founded them.

You formed the north and the south; Tabor and Hermon sing for joy in your name.

Yours is an arm of power; strong is your hand, exalted your right hand.

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.

Blessed are the people who know the joyful shout; O LORD, they walk in the light of your face.

They glory all day in your name, and by your righteousness they are exalted.

For you are the glory of their might; by your favor our horn is exalted.

For the LORD is our shield, and the Holy One of Israel is our King.

Then you spoke in vision to your faithful one and said: "I have set help upon a mighty one; I have exalted a youth from the people."

I have found David my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him.

My hand shall be with him; also my arm shall strengthen him.

No enemy shall oppress him, and no son of iniquity shall afflict him.

I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.

My steadfast love and my faithfulness shall be with him; in my name shall his horn be exalted.

I will set his hand over the sea and his right hand over the rivers.

He shall call to me, ‘You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.’

I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.

I will keep my steadfast love for him forever, and my covenant will be faithful to him.

I will establish his offspring forever and his throne as the days of the heavens.

If his children forsake my law and do not walk in my judgments,

if they violate my statutes and do not keep my commandments,

then I will visit their transgression with the rod and their iniquity with stripes. But my steadfast love I will not withdraw from him, nor will I lie in my faithfulness.

I will not profane my covenant, nor will I change what has gone out of my lips.

Once I have sworn by my holiness: ‘I will not lie to David.’

His offspring shall be established forever, and his throne as the sun before me.

It shall be established like the moon, faithful forever in the heavens. Selah But you have rejected and spurned; you have been filled with anger against your anointed.

You have broken the covenant of your servant; you have profaned his crown to the ground.

You have broken down all his hedges; you have brought his strongholds to ruin.

All who pass along the way plunder him; he has become a reproach to his neighbors.

You have made his enemies rejoice; you have raised up the right hand of his foes.

You have turned back the edge of his sword and have not made him stand in the day of battle.

You have put an end to his splendor and cast his throne to the ground.

You have shortened the days of his youth; you have covered him with shame. Selah

How long, O LORD? Will you hide yourself forever? Shall your wrath burn like fire?

Remember how brief my time is; for what vanity you have created all the children of man!

Who can live and not see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah

O LORD, where are your former lovingkindnesses, which you swore to David in your faithfulness?

Remember, O Lord, the reproach of your servants—how I bear in my bosom the taunts of many peoples.

Which your enemies have reviled, O LORD; which they have reviled—the footsteps of your anointed.