Psalms 126:1

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 126

“When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.”Psalms 126:1

What Does Psalms 126:1 Mean?

Psalms 126:1 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 126, verse 1 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 Restoration.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 126:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Hosea 6:11“Also, O Judah, he hath set an harvest for thee, when I returned the captivity of my people.”Joel 3:1“For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,”Psalms 127:1“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”Psalms 85:1“Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.”Jeremiah 31:8“Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather them from the coasts of the earth, and with them the blind and the lame, the woman with child and her that travaileth with child together: a great company shall return thither.”Job 42:10“And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.”Psalms 53:6“Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.”Psalms 120:1“In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.”Psalms 123:1“Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.”Acts 12:9“And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.”Joel 2:21“Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.”Psalms 30:11“Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;”Psalms 124:1“If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;”Psalms 125:1“They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.”Ecclesiastes 3:4“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;”Psalms 121:1“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”Psalms 122:1“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.”Ezra 1:1“Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,”Luke 24:41“And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?”Jeremiah 30:19“And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.”

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