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Old TestamentPsalms · Chapter 8

Psalms 8:2

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 8:2 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Psalms 8:2 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Psalms 8:2 — KJV

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. ordained: Heb. founded

Psalms 8:2 (KJV)

Psalms 8:2 in Context — About the Book of Psalms

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Cross-References for Psalms 8:2

And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear

Shares key themes with Psalms 8:2: hast, because, thine

The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: Surely...: Heb. If I give, etc

Shares key themes with Psalms 8:2: hast, strength, thine

Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm. Rahab: or, Egypt thy...: Heb. the arm of thy strength

Shares key themes with Psalms 8:2: hast, strength, thine

And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me: to...: Heb. to be an adversary unto thee

Shares key themes with Psalms 8:2: hast, because, thine

And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; faint: Heb. be tender tremble: Heb. make haste

Shares key themes with Psalms 8:2: hast, because, enemies

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey