Cross-References — Psalms 38

6 pairs

1. Psalm 38:1→referencesHebrews 12:5-6

   Psalm 38:1 speaks of the Lord's discipline, which is echoed in Hebrews 12:5-6, where believers are reminded not to despise the Lord's chastening, as it is a sign of His love.

   Thematic focusDiscipline, Love of God, Correction.

   • #Discipline
   • #LoveOfGod
   • #Correction

2. Psalm 38:4→referencesIsaiah 53:6

   Psalm 38:4 describes the overwhelming burden of sin, similar to Isaiah 53:6, which speaks of all humanity going astray and the Lord laying on the Messiah the iniquity of us all.

   Thematic focusSin, Burden, Atonement.

   • #Sin
   • #Burden
   • #Atonement

3. Psalm 38:9→referencesMatthew 6:8

   Psalm 38:9 expresses that all desires and sighs are known to God, paralleling Matthew 6:8, where Jesus teaches that the Father knows what we need before we ask Him.

   Thematic focusGod's Omniscience, Prayer, Divine Knowledge.

   • #Omniscience
   • #Prayer
   • #DivineKnowledge

4. Psalm 38:15→referencesMicah 7:7

   Psalm 38:15 shows the psalmist waiting on the Lord for an answer, similar to Micah 7:7, where the prophet declares his trust in God and waits for His salvation.

   Thematic focusTrust, Patience, Hope in God.

   • #Trust
   • #Patience
   • #Hope

5. Psalm 38:18→references1 John 1:9

   Psalm 38:18 speaks of confessing iniquity and being troubled by sin, which aligns with 1 John 1:9, where confession leads to forgiveness and cleansing from unrighteousness.

   Thematic focusConfession, Forgiveness, Repentance.

   • #Confession
   • #Forgiveness
   • #Repentance

6. Psalm 38:21-22→referencesHebrews 13:5

   Psalm 38:21-22 is a plea for God not to forsake the psalmist, resonating with Hebrews 13:5, where God promises never to leave nor forsake His people.

   Thematic focusDivine Presence, Assurance, Faithfulness of God.

   • #DivinePresence
   • #Assurance
   • #Faithfulness

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