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Psalms 118:14–16

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The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
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From verse 14

  1. Isaiah 12:2Rank 1 from verse 14
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    2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

  2. Psalms 18:2Rank 2 from verse 14
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    2The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

  3. Exodus 15:2–6Rank 3 from verse 14
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    2The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

    3The Lord is a man of war: the Lord is his name.

    4Pharaoh’s chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea.

    5The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone.

    6Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

  4. Psalms 27:1Rank 4 from verse 14
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    1THE Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

  5. Matthew 1:21–23Rank 5 from verse 14
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    21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

    22Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

    23Behold, 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.

From verse 15

  1. Acts 2:46–47Rank 1 from verse 15
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    46And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

    47Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

  2. Psalms 89:13Rank 2 from verse 15
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    13Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

  3. Psalms 60:12Rank 3 from verse 15
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    12Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.

  4. Exodus 15:6Rank 4 from verse 15
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    6Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

  5. Psalms 98:1Rank 5 from verse 15
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    1O SING unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

From verse 16

  1. Exodus 15:6Rank 1 from verse 16
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    6Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

  2. Acts 2:32–36Rank 2 from verse 16
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    32This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

    33Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

    34For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

    35Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

    36Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

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Psalms 118:14

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strength

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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.

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Psalms 118:15

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 118:16

COMBINED MEANING

right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

exalted

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Raised, lifted up, set on high, promoted, honoured, magnified, praised, or increased in position, power, safety, expression, or estimation.

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118:1O GIVE thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.

118:2Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

118:3Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

118:4Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

118:5I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.

118:6The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

118:7The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.

118:8It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

118:9It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.

118:10All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.

118:11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.

118:12They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.

118:13Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.

118:14The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.

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118:15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

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118:16The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

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118:17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.

118:18The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

118:19Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord:

118:20This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter.

118:21I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

118:22The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

118:23This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.

118:24This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

118:25Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.

118:26Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.

118:27God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

118:28Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

118:29O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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