Psalms 81:5
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 81
“This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.”Psalms 81:5
What Does Psalms 81:5 Mean?
Psalms 81:5 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 81, verse 5 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 81:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 78:5“For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:”Deuteronomy 5:6“I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.”Deuteronomy 28:49“The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand;”Psalms 114:1“When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language;”Jeremiah 5:15“Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far, O house of Israel, saith the LORD: it is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation, a nation whose language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say.”1 Corinthians 14:21“In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the LORD.”Exodus 11:4“And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt:”Exodus 13:8“And thou shalt shew thy son in that day, saying, This is done because of that which the LORD did unto me when I came forth out of Egypt.”Psalms 77:15“Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.”Isaiah 28:11“For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.”Exodus 12:12“For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD.”Exodus 12:27“That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD’s passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.”Exodus 12:29“And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.”Exodus 13:14“And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage:”Deuteronomy 4:45“These are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which Moses spake unto the children of Israel, after they came forth out of Egypt,”Psalms 78:6“That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:”Psalms 80:1“Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.”Ezekiel 3:5“For thou art not sent to a people of a strange speech and of an hard language, but to the house of Israel;”Ezekiel 20:20“And hallow my sabbaths; and they shall be a sign between me and you, that ye may know that I am the LORD your God.”Amos 6:6“That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.”
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