Cross-References — Psalms 115

7 pairs

1. Psalm 115:1→referencesIsaiah 42:8

   Psalm 115:1 emphasizes giving glory to God alone, not to us, which aligns with Isaiah 42:8 where God declares He will not give His glory to another.

   Thematic focusGlory to God, Divine Sovereignty.

   • #GloryToGod
   • #DivineSovereignty

2. Psalm 115:3→referencesDaniel 4:35

   Psalm 115:3 declares that God does whatever pleases Him, which is echoed in Daniel 4:35 where God's sovereign will is described as unstoppable and supreme.

   Thematic focusSovereignty of God, Divine Will.

   • #Sovereignty
   • #DivineWill

3. Psalm 115:4-8→referencesIsaiah 44:9-20

   Psalm 115:4-8 describes the futility of idols, which is similarly depicted in Isaiah 44:9-20, where the absurdity of idol worship is mocked.

   Thematic focusIdolatry, False Gods.

   • #Idolatry
   • #FalseGods

4. Psalm 115:9-11→referencesProverbs 3:5-6

   Psalm 115:9-11 calls Israel to trust in the Lord, which is a theme also found in Proverbs 3:5-6, where trust in the Lord is encouraged for guidance and protection.

   Thematic focusTrust in God, Faith.

   • #TrustInGod
   • #Faith

5. Psalm 115:12-13→referencesGenesis 12:2-3

   Psalm 115:12-13 speaks of God's blessing upon Israel, which connects to the promise of blessing given to Abraham and his descendants in Genesis 12:2-3.

   Thematic focusBlessing, Covenant.

   • #Blessing
   • #Covenant

6. Psalm 115:16→referencesGenesis 1:28

   Psalm 115:16 states that the heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth He has given to mankind, reflecting the dominion mandate given in Genesis 1:28.

   Thematic focusCreation, Human Responsibility.

   • #Creation
   • #HumanResponsibility

7. Psalm 115:17-18→referencesIsaiah 38:18-19

   Psalm 115:17-18 contrasts the silence of the dead with the praise of the living, similar to Isaiah 38:18-19 where Hezekiah speaks of the living praising God.

   Thematic focusLife, Praise.

   • #Life
   • #Praise

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