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Psalms 66:5–6

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Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.
He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.
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From verse 5

  1. Psalms 126:1–3Rank 1 from verse 5
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    1WHEN the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

    2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

    3The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

  2. Numbers 23:23Rank 2 from verse 5
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    23Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!

  3. Psalms 111:2Rank 3 from verse 5
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    2The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

  4. Psalms 46:8Rank 4 from verse 5
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    8Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth.

  5. Psalms 66:16Rank 5 from verse 5
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    16Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

From verse 6

  1. Joshua 3:16Rank 1 from verse 6
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    16That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.

  2. Exodus 14:21–22Rank 2 from verse 6
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    21And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.

    22And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.

  3. Exodus 15:1–21Rank 3 from verse 6
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    1THEN sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

    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.

    7And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.

    8And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea.

    9The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.

    10Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.

    11Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

    12Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.

    13Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.

    14The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.

    15Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.

    16Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O Lord, till the people pass over, which thou hast purchased.

    17Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O Lord, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.

    18The Lord shall reign for ever and ever.

    19For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and the Lord brought again the waters of the sea upon them; but the children of Israel went on dry land in the midst of the sea.

    20¶ And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.

    21And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

  4. Joshua 3:14Rank 4 from verse 6
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    14¶ And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people;

  5. Psalms 78:13Rank 5 from verse 6
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    13He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters to stand as an heap.

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Psalms 66:5

COMBINED MEANING

see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

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

COMBINED MEANING

works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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

toward

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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.

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

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children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

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Psalms 66:6

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turned

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of turn, meaning to change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change.

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COMBINED MEANING

sea

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1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.

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COMBINED MEANING

dry

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Sense 1: Without moisture. Sense 2: To become or make free from moisture.

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

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land

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Sense 1: The ground or earth; a country, territory, or region. Sense 2: To set or come on shore.

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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

foot

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Sense 1: The lower extremity used for standing or walking. Sense 2: A measure, base, or lowest part. Sense 3: As a verb, to tread or walk.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

rejoice

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1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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

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4All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.

5Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.

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6He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him.

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7He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

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