Psalm 111:9

He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

Cross-reference

Psalm 130:7 Parallel

Psalm 130:7 calls Israel to hope in the LORD because with him is plentiful redemption — directly reinforcing the redemption sent to his people in Psalm 111:9.

Psalm 99:3 Parallel

Psalm 99:3 calls God's name 'great and awesome' and declares 'Holy is he', closely paralleling 'Holy and awesome is his name'.

Psalm 130:8 Parallel

Psalm 130:8 promises that he will redeem Israel from all iniquities — a specific fulfillment of the redemption sent to his people in Psalm 111:9.

Psalm 105:8 Parallel

Psalm 105:8 echoes the commanded covenant forever, emphasizing God's faithfulness to his promise.

Psalm 89:28 Parallel

Psalm 89:28 reinforces the eternal covenant theme, promising steadfast love and a firm covenant.

Psalm 89:7 Parallel

Psalm 89:7 describes God as 'awesome' among the holy ones, matching the 'awesome' attribute of God's name in Psalm 111:9.

Psalm 99:9 Parallel

Psalm 99:9 declares 'the LORD our God is holy', reinforcing the holiness attribute of God's name from Psalm 111:9.

Psalm 99:5 Parallel

Psalm 99:5 proclaims 'Holy is he', echoing the holiness of God's name in Psalm 111:9, though without the awesome aspect.

Isaiah 6:3 Parallel

Isaiah 6:3 has seraphim proclaiming 'Holy, holy, holy' — the same holiness attributed to God's name in Psalm 111:9.

Luke 1:49 Citation

Luke 1:49 directly quotes 'holy is his name' from this psalm in Mary's Magnificat, celebrating God's mighty works.

Hebrews 13:20 mentions the 'eternal covenant' through Christ's blood, directly echoing the forever covenant of Psalm 111:9.

Hebrews 9:12 Prophetic fulfillment

In Hebrews 9:12, Christ secured eternal redemption through his own blood — the ultimate fulfillment of the redemption sent in Psalm 111:9.

Isaiah 63:9 Parallel

Isaiah 63:9 describes God redeeming his people with love and pity — a fuller picture of the redemption sent in Psalm 111:9, highlighting his compassion.

Titus 2:14 Prophetic fulfillment

In Titus 2:14, Christ gave himself to redeem us from lawlessness — the specific means of the redemption declared in Psalm 111:9.

In Ephesians 1:7, redemption through Christ's blood is the NT realization of the redemption God sent in Psalm 111:9.

Luke 1:68 Allusion

In Luke 1:68, Zechariah praises God for visiting and redeeming his people — directly echoing the redemption theme of Psalm 111:9.

Matthew 1:21 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 1:21, Jesus' name means 'Yahweh saves' — the personal fulfillment of God's redemption promised in Psalm 111:9.

In 1 Chronicles 16:15, the same phrase 'covenant forever' echoes God's commanded covenant, reinforcing its eternal nature.

1 Peter 1:18–20 Prophetic fulfillment

In 1 Peter 1:18-20, believers are ransomed by Christ's precious blood, foreknown before creation — the eternal plan behind Psalm 111:9's redemption.

Revelation 4:8 depicts heavenly beings crying 'Holy, holy, holy' — the same holiness ascribed to God's name in Psalm 111:9.

Revelation 5:9 Prophetic fulfillment

In Revelation 5:9, the heavenly song celebrates Christ's ransom by blood — the cosmic praise for the redemption of Psalm 111:9.

Deuteronomy 28:58 uses the identical phrase 'awesome name' in a warning to fear the LORD, reinforcing the reverence due to God's name.

Deuteronomy 15:15 Historical context

Deuteronomy 15:15 reminds Israel that the LORD redeemed them from slavery in Egypt — the foundational redemption referenced in Psalm 111:9.

Exodus 15:11 echoes the same declaration of God's holiness and awesomeness in the song of Moses after the Red Sea deliverance.

Exodus 15:13 Historical context

Exodus 15:13 recalls God leading the redeemed people with steadfast love — the same redemption from Egypt that Psalm 111:9 celebrates as sent to his people.

James 2:7 Contrast

James 2:7 warns against blaspheming the honorable name, contrasting with the reverence due to God's holy name here.

Revelation 15:4 echoes the fear and holiness of God's name, showing its ultimate recognition by all nations.

Matthew 6:9 Allusion

Matthew 6:9 echoes the call to hallow God's name, linking the OT declaration to Jesus' model prayer.

Isaiah 57:15 expands on God's holy name, describing him as high and holy yet dwelling with the contrite.

1 Chronicles 17:21 echoes this redemption and awesome name, linking God's covenant act to making his name great.

2 Samuel 7:23 recounts God redeeming Israel and making a name through awesome deeds, echoing the redemption and awesome name here.

1 Samuel 2:2 declares 'There is none holy like the LORD,' directly paralleling the holiness of God's name in this verse.

Galatians 3:15-17 argues that God's covenant with Abraham is unchangeable, mirroring the permanence of the covenant in Psalm 111:9.

Jeremiah 33:21 refers to God's covenant with David, another eternal covenant, echoing the theme of a commanded forever covenant.

Isaiah 55:3 Parallel

Isaiah 55:3 promises an everlasting covenant, paralleling the forever covenant in Psalm 111:9, though tied to David.

In 2 Samuel 23:5, David speaks of God's everlasting covenant — a parallel to the covenant commanded forever in Psalm 111:9.

Deuteronomy 4:31 emphasizes God's covenant faithfulness and mercy, connecting to the redemption and covenant mentioned here.

Malachi 2:2 Related theme

Malachi 2:2 warns against failing to honor God's name, highlighting the same reverence due to his holy and awesome name.

Malachi 1:11 Related theme

Malachi 1:11 declares God's name is great among the nations, paralleling the theme of the name's holiness and awesomeness.