Psalm 48:1

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.

Cross-references

Psalm 48:8 Parallel

Psalm 48:8 echoes the same city and declares God will establish it forever, reinforcing the praise of verse 1.

Psalm 86:10 Parallel

Psalm 86:10 directly states 'you are great', echoing the opening declaration of Psalm 48:1 that 'Great is the LORD'.

Psalm 147:5 Parallel

Psalm 147:5 similarly proclaims 'Great is our Lord' and His infinite understanding, paralleling the praise of God's greatness.

Psalm 145:3 Parallel

Psalm 145:3 echoes the same declaration 'Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised', reinforcing the theme of God's unsearchable greatness.

Psalm 99:9 Parallel

Psalm 99:9 commands worship at God's holy hill, directly referencing the same 'mountain of his holiness' as Psalm 48:1.

Psalm 99:3 Parallel

Psalm 99:3 calls for praise of God's great and awesome name, reinforcing the theme of God's greatness proclaimed in Psalm 48:1.

Psalm 87:3 Parallel

Psalm 87:3 also calls Zion the 'city of God' with glorious things spoken of it, echoing the same exalted view of God's holy mountain.

Psalm 46:4 Parallel

Psalm 46:4 describes the city of God and its holy place, sharing the same imagery of Zion as God's dwelling.

Psalm 74:2 Parallel

Psalm 74:2 refers to Mount Zion as God's purchased dwelling, directly connecting to the 'mountain of his holiness' in verse 1.

Psalm 76:1 Parallel

Psalm 76:1 declares God's name great in Israel, paralleling the 'Great is the LORD' and His presence in Zion.

Psalm 87:1 Parallel

Psalm 87:1 speaks of God's foundation in holy mountains, directly matching the 'mountain of his holiness' in verse 1.

Psalm 99:2 Parallel

Psalm 99:2 explicitly says 'The LORD is great in Zion', a direct parallel to the praise of God in His city in verse 1.

Psalm 132:13 states God chose Zion as His dwelling, reinforcing the significance of the city praised in verse 1.

Psalm 135:21 echoes the same praise of God from Zion, blessing the Lord who dwells in Jerusalem.

Psalm 2:6 Parallel

Psalm 2:6 speaks of God's king on His holy hill of Zion, directly parallel to the mountain of holiness.

Psalm 78:68 Parallel

Psalm 78:68 mentions God's choice of Mount Zion, the same mountain of holiness referenced here.

Psalm 65:1 Parallel

Psalm 65:1 speaks of praise waiting for God in Zion, connecting to the praise of God in His holy city.

Psalm 47:8 Parallel

Psalm 47:8 declares God sits on His holy throne, paralleling the theme of God's holiness and reign over His city.

Zechariah 8:3 directly calls Jerusalem 'the holy mountain' of the Lord, identical to Psalm 48:1's phrase.

Jeremiah 31:23 uses the exact phrase 'mountain of holiness' for Jerusalem after restoration, directly echoing Psalm 48:1's description.

Revelation 21:10-22 describes the new Jerusalem in detail, showing the final fulfillment of the holy mountain and city of God.

Hebrews 12:22 identifies Mount Zion as the heavenly Jerusalem believers approach, fulfilling the earthly city's typology as God's dwelling.

Revelation 15:3 sings 'Great and marvellous are thy works', directly echoing the praise of God's greatness.

Revelation 21:2 reveals the new Jerusalem as the ultimate holy city, the consummation of the city of God praised in Psalm 48.

Isaiah 27:13 foretells worship on the holy mount at Jerusalem, gathering the outcasts to the same mountain of holiness.

Isaiah 2:3 Allusion

Isaiah 2:3 continues the prophecy, with nations flowing to the mountain of the Lord to learn His ways, fulfilling Zion's role as God's teaching center.

Isaiah 2:2 Allusion

Isaiah 2:2 prophesies the mountain of the Lord's house being exalted above all hills, a future exaltation of the holy mountain praised in Psalm 48.

Jeremiah 10:6 declares none is like the Lord, great in might—a direct parallel to the greatness proclaimed here.

Isaiah 1:21 Contrast

Isaiah 1:21 laments the faithful city becoming a harlot, contrasting with the holy city praised here.

Isaiah 48:2 Contrast

Isaiah 48:2 mentions those who call themselves of the holy city but are rebellious, contrasting true praise with empty claim.

Ezra 4:12 Contrast

Ezra 4:12 reports enemies calling Jerusalem 'rebellious,' contrasting with its praise as holy in Psalm 48:1.

Obadiah 1:17 also calls Mount Zion holy and promises deliverance there, echoing the holy mountain theme.

Micah 4:1 Parallel

Micah 4:1 envisions the mountain of the Lord exalted above hills, parallel to Zion as God's holy mountain.

Revelation 20:9 describes the beloved city under attack, a NT fulfillment of God's holy city protected here.

Ezekiel 35:10 Related theme

Ezekiel 35:10 records Edom's boast to possess the land where the Lord was, affirming His presence as in the holy city.

2 Chronicles 6:6 Related theme

2 Chronicles 6:6 states God chose Jerusalem for His name, aligning with the city of our God in Psalm 48:1.