Psalms 72:17

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 72

“His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.”Psalms 72:17

What Does Psalms 72:17 Mean?

Psalms 72:17 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 72, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 72:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 3:30“He must increase, but I must decrease.”Isaiah 7:14“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”Ephesians 1:3“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”Psalms 68:19“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”1 Chronicles 4:10“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.”Matthew 1:23“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”Luke 19:38“Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.”Philippians 2:9“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:”Genesis 12:3“And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.”Zechariah 14:9“And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.”Psalms 113:3“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.”Psalms 89:36“His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.”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.”Isaiah 60:3“And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.”Genesis 22:18“And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.”Psalms 8:1“O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.”Zechariah 8:13“And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong.”Psalms 3:8“Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.”Psalms 45:2“Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.”Psalms 45:17“I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.”

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