Cross-References — Psalms 44

5 pairs

1. Psalm 44:1→referencesExodus 15:1-18

   Psalm 44:1 recalls the mighty deeds of God in the past, similar to the song of Moses in Exodus 15, which celebrates God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt.

   Thematic focusDeliverance, God's Mighty Acts.

   • #Deliverance
   • #GodsMightyActs
   • #Remembrance

2. Psalm 44:3→referencesDeuteronomy 7:7-8

   Psalm 44:3 emphasizes that Israel's victories were due to God's favor, not their own strength, echoing Deuteronomy 7:7-8 where God chooses Israel because of His love and promise, not their might.

   Thematic focusDivine Favor, God's Sovereignty.

   • #DivineFavor
   • #GodsSovereignty
   • #ChosenPeople

3. Psalm 44:9→referencesJudges 6:13

   Psalm 44:9 expresses a feeling of abandonment by God, similar to Gideon's lament in Judges 6:13, questioning why God has allowed suffering despite past deliverances.

   Thematic focusDivine Absence, Lament.

   • #DivineAbsence
   • #Lament
   • #Questioning

4. Psalm 44:22→referencesRomans 8:36

   Psalm 44:22, which speaks of being killed all day long for God's sake, is quoted in Romans 8:36 to illustrate the suffering of believers, yet affirming that nothing can separate them from God's love.

   Thematic focusSuffering for Faith, God's Love.

   • #Suffering
   • #Faith
   • #GodsLove

5. Psalm 44:26→referencesPsalm 10:12

   Psalm 44:26 is a plea for God to rise up and help, similar to the cry in Psalm 10:12 for God to arise and not forget the afflicted.

   Thematic focusDivine Intervention, Plea for Help.

   • #DivineIntervention
   • #PleaForHelp
   • #TrustInGod

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