2 Samuel 22:21
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 22
“The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.”2 Samuel 22:21
What Does 2 Samuel 22:21 Mean?
2 Samuel 22:21 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Righteousness.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 22:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Samuel 22:25“Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.”Psalms 24:4“He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.”1 Samuel 26:23“The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness; for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD’s anointed.”Psalms 7:8“The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.”1 Kings 8:32“Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.”Genesis 30:33“So shall my righteousness answer for me in time to come, when it shall come for my hire before thy face: every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats, and brown among the sheep, that shall be counted stolen with me.”James 4:8“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”Job 17:9“The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.”Psalms 7:3“O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;”Psalms 18:20“The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.”Psalms 19:11“Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.”1 Corinthians 15:58“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
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