Psalms 61:4
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
‖I will abide in thy Tabernacle for euer: I will trust in the couert of thy wings. Selah.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, make my refuge.
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- Psalms 23:6Rank 1 from verse 4
- Psalms 17:8Rank 2 from verse 4
- Psalms 27:4Rank 3 from verse 4
4One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.
4‖One thing haue I desired of the LORD, that will I seeke after: that I may dwel in the house of the LORD, all the dayes of my life, to behold the beautie of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.
- Psalms 91:4Rank 4 from verse 4
- Psalms 15:1Rank 5 from verse 4
- Psalms 57:1Rank 6 from verse 4
1BE merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
1¶ Be mercifull vnto mee, O God, be merciful vnto me, for my soule trusteth in thee: yea in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, vntill these calamities bee ouerpast.
- Psalms 63:7Rank 7 from verse 4
- Matthew 23:37Rank 9 from verse 4
37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
37*O Hierusalem, Hierusalem, thou that killest the Prophets, *and stonest them which are sent vnto thee, how often would *I haue gathered thy children together, euen as a hen gathereth her chickens vnder her wings, and yee would not?
- Psalms 62:7Rank 10 from verse 4
- Psalms 91:1Rank 11 from verse 4
- Hebrews 6:18Rank 12 from verse 4
18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lye, wee might haue a strong consolation, who haue fled for refuge to lay hold vpon the hope set before vs.
- Psalms 142:4–5Rank 13 from verse 4
4I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.
5I cried unto thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
4‖††I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me, refuge failed me: no man cared for my soule.
5I cried vnto thee, O LORD, I said, Thou art my refuge, and my portion in the land of the liuing.
- Revelation 3:12Rank 14 from verse 4
12Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
12Him that ouercommeth, will I make a pillar in the Temple of my God, and he shall goe no more out: and I wil write vpon him the Name of my God, and the name of the Citie of my God, which is new Hierusalem, which commeth downe out of heauen from my God: And I will write vpon him my New name.
- Psalms 90:1Rank 15 from verse 4
- Psalms 92:13Rank 16 from verse 4
- Psalms 61:7Rank 17 from verse 4
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Psalms 61:4
1. To remain, stay, dwell, wait, or continue in a place, state, or relation. 2. To endure or withstand.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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
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tabernacle
Sense 1: A tent, booth, or dwelling; especially Israel’s sacred tent of worship. Sense 2: Figuratively, the body as a dwelling.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.
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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.
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Sense 1: Confidence or reliance placed in a person or thing. Sense 2: To rely upon, confide in, or place confidence in. Sense 3: Something committed to another's care or charge.
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A sheltered, covered, shaded, or hidden place; a refuge, concealment, or protective covering.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: Feathered or extended parts by which birds and other winged creatures fly. Sense 2: Figuratively, means of swift movement, protective shelter, or spreading reach.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
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3For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
3For thou hast bene a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
4I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
4‖I will abide in thy Tabernacle for euer: I will trust in the couert of thy wings. Selah.
Selected passage5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
5For thou, O God, hast heard my vowes: thou hast giuen me the heritage of those that feare thy name.