Psalms 8:2
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.”Psalms 8:2
What Does Psalms 8:2 Mean?
Psalms 8:2 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 8, verse 2 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 8:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 21:16“And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?”2 Corinthians 12:9“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”Isaiah 40:31“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”Psalms 46:10“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”1 Corinthians 1:27“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;”Matthew 11:25“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.”Luke 10:21“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.”Psalms 44:16“For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.”Psalms 84:5“Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.”Exodus 15:16“Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over, which thou hast purchased.”Isaiah 37:36“Then the angel of the LORD went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.”Exodus 11:7“But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.”Joshua 2:9“And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you.”1 Samuel 2:9“He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.”Ezra 8:21“Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.”Isaiah 37:20“Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD, even thou only.”Amos 5:9“That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.”Habakkuk 2:20“But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.”Psalms 4:4“Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.”2 Kings 22:1“Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Boscath.”
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