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Psalms 124:1–2

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IF it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
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  1. Romans 8:31Rank 1 from verse 1
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    31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

  2. Psalms 56:9Rank 2 from verse 1
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    9When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.

  3. Psalms 54:4Rank 3 from verse 1
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    4Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

  4. Psalms 120:1Rank 4 from verse 1
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    1IN my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.

  5. Hebrews 13:5–6Rank 5 from verse 1
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    5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

    6So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

From verse 2

  1. Psalms 22:12–13Rank 1 from verse 2
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    12Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.

    13They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.

  2. Psalms 22:16Rank 2 from verse 2
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    16For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

  3. Psalms 37:32Rank 3 from verse 2
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    32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

  4. Psalms 21:1–2Rank 4 from verse 2
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    1THE king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

    2Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.

  5. Psalms 3:1Rank 5 from verse 2
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    1LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

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Psalms 124:1

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

side

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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Israel

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The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called.

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say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

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Psalms 124:2

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

side

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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

rose

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1. A flowering plant or its flower. 2. Arose or stood up.

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

COMBINED MEANING

against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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1IF it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;

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2If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:

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3Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:

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