Psalms 21:1

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 21

“The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!”Psalms 21:1

What Does Psalms 21:1 Mean?

Psalms 21:1 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 21, 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 Joy.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 21:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 37:4“Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”Hebrews 12:2“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”Psalms 28:7“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”Psalms 62:7“In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.”Matthew 2:2“Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.”Psalms 59:16“But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.”Psalms 2:6“Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.”Psalms 16:6“The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.”Psalms 20:5“We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.”Psalms 20:9“Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.”Psalms 51:12“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.”Psalms 63:11“But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.”Psalms 71:17“O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.”Psalms 95:1“O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.”Psalms 99:4“The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.”Psalms 118:14“The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.”Isaiah 9:6“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”Psalms 62:2“He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.”Psalms 63:7“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”1 Samuel 2:10“The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.”

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