Psalms 96:5
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 96
“For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.”Psalms 96:5
What Does Psalms 96:5 Mean?
Psalms 96:5 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 96, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Psalms 96:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 1:1“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”Psalms 115:15“Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.”Jeremiah 10:11“Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.”Isaiah 42:5“Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:”Leviticus 19:4“Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I am the LORD your God.”2 Chronicles 25:15“Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?”Psalms 102:25“Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.”1 Corinthians 8:4“As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.”Psalms 135:18“They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.”Jeremiah 10:3“For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.”Jeremiah 10:14“Every man is brutish in his knowledge: every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.”Psalms 115:3“But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”Psalms 135:15“The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.”Isaiah 44:8“Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.”Isaiah 46:1“Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast.”Acts 19:26“Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:”
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