Psalm 40:2referencesPsalm 69:14-15
Both passages describe being lifted from a pit or miry clay, symbolizing deliverance from distress and God's saving power.
Thematic focusDeliverance, Salvation, God's Faithfulness.
Cross-References — Psalms 40
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Psalm 40:6referencesHebrews 10:5-7
Psalm 40:6 speaks of God not desiring sacrifices but obedience, which Hebrews 10:5-7 interprets as referring to Christ's ultimate obedience and sacrifice.
Thematic focusObedience, Sacrifice, Christ's Fulfillment.
Psalm 40:8referencesJohn 4:34
Psalm 40:8 expresses delight in doing God's will, which is echoed by Jesus in John 4:34 as He speaks of His mission to fulfill the Father's will.
Thematic focusGod's Will, Obedience, Joy in Service.
Psalm 40:9-10referencesActs 20:20-21
Psalm 40:9-10 speaks of proclaiming God's righteousness and faithfulness, similar to Paul's declaration of preaching the whole counsel of God in Acts 20:20-21.
Thematic focusProclamation, Righteousness, Faithfulness.
Psalm 40:17referencesMatthew 5:3
Psalm 40:17 acknowledges the psalmist's poverty and need for God, resonating with the Beatitude in Matthew 5:3 about the blessedness of the poor in spirit.
Thematic focusHumility, Dependence on God, Blessing.