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Psalms 89:26–27

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He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
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From verse 26

  1. 2 Samuel 7:14Rank 1 from verse 26
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    14I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:

  2. 2 Samuel 22:47Rank 2 from verse 26
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    47The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.

  3. Psalms 95:1Rank 3 from verse 26
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    1O COME, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.

  4. Psalms 62:6–7Rank 4 from verse 26
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    6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

    7In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

  5. Matthew 26:42Rank 5 from verse 26
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    42He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

From verse 27

  1. Colossians 1:15Rank 1 from verse 27
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    15Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

  2. Colossians 1:18Rank 2 from verse 27
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    18And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

  3. Psalms 2:7Rank 3 from verse 27
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    7I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

  4. Revelation 19:16Rank 4 from verse 27
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    16And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

  5. Romans 8:29Rank 5 from verse 27
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    29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

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Psalms 89:26

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

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

COMBINED MEANING

cry

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1. A vocal call, shout, proclamation, alarm, wail, or other utterance, often loud. 2. An earnest appeal, prayer, complaint, or outcry for help, justice, or attention. 3. As a verb, to call out, shout, proclaim, wail, appeal, pray, or complain; figuratively, to bear urgent witness or demand notice.

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thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

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

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art

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1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.

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father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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rock

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1. A mass of stone or a rocky place. 2. Figuratively, a secure refuge, strength, foundation, or cause of stumbling. 3. A title or figure for God or Christ.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Psalms 89:27

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make

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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.

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

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higher

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Comparative form of high: more elevated or greater in height, rank, degree, or importance.. Sense 1: Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance. Sense 2: As an adverb, greatly or aloft.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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25I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.

26He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.

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27Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.

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28My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.

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