Psalms 116:16
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 116
“O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.”Psalms 116:16
What Does Psalms 116:16 Mean?
Psalms 116:16 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 116, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Freedom, and Servanthood.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 116:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 86:16“O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.”Psalms 107:14“He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.”Luke 1:38“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.”Leviticus 26:13“I am the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have broken the bands of your yoke, and made you go upright.”Psalms 18:1“I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.”Psalms 143:12“And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.”Acts 2:24“Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.”Romans 8:12“Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.”Psalms 119:125“I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.”Proverbs 31:28“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”2 Timothy 1:5“When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.”Joshua 24:18“And the LORD drave out from before us all the people, even the Amorites which dwelt in the land: therefore will we also serve the LORD; for he is our God.”Job 12:18“He looseth the bond of kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle.”Romans 6:18“Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.”Luke 7:43“Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.”Luke 13:13“And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.”Acts 12:7“And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.”Acts 27:23“For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,”1 Corinthians 7:22“For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant.”James 1:1“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.”
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