Psalms 116:7

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 116

“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”Psalms 116:7

What Does Psalms 116:7 Mean?

Psalms 116:7 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 116, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Peace (Shalom).

Cross-References (19)

These passages are connected to Psalms 116:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 11:28“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”Psalms 13:6“I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.”Psalms 119:65“Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.”Genesis 8:9“But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark.”Psalms 119:17“Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.”Psalms 142:7“Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.”Jeremiah 6:16“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”Jeremiah 30:10“Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid.”Psalms 95:11“Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest.”Psalms 84:3“Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.”Hebrews 4:8“For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.”1 Kings 3:6“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.”Psalms 73:28“But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.”Jeremiah 4:19“My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.”Jeremiah 50:6“My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away on the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace.”Hosea 2:7“And she shall follow after her lovers, but she shall not overtake them; and she shall seek them, but shall not find them: then shall she say, I will go and return to my first husband; for then was it better with me than now.”Joel 2:26“And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.”Colossians 1:12“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:”Isaiah 11:10“And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.”

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