Psalm 124:1referencesRomans 8:31
Psalm 124:1 begins with a declaration of God's presence and help for Israel, which is echoed in Romans 8:31 where Paul states that if God is for us, who can be against us.
Thematic focusDivine Help, God's Presence.
Cross-References — Psalms 124
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Psalm 124:3referencesExodus 15:9-10
Psalm 124:3 speaks of the threat of being swallowed alive by enemies, similar to the threat faced by the Israelites at the Red Sea, which God overcame as described in Exodus 15:9-10.
Thematic focusDeliverance, God's Protection.
Psalm 124:6referencesDaniel 6:22
Psalm 124:6 praises God for not allowing His people to be prey, similar to how God protected Daniel in the lions' den as described in Daniel 6:22.
Thematic focusProtection, Praise.
Psalm 124:7references2 Timothy 4:17
Psalm 124:7 describes escape from a trap, akin to Paul's experience of being rescued from the lion's mouth, as he recounts in 2 Timothy 4:17.
Thematic focusEscape, Divine Rescue.
Psalm 124:8referencesPsalm 121:2
Psalm 124:8 declares that help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, a theme also found in Psalm 121:2.
Thematic focusDivine Help, Creator.