Psalm 78:69

And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath established for ever.

Cross-references

Psalm 132:13 says God chose Zion for His dwelling, exactly the sanctuary built in Psalm 78:69.

Psalm 74:2 Parallel

Psalm 74:2 calls Mount Zion where God dwelt, directly paralleling the sanctuary built in Psalm 78:69 as His dwelling.

Psalm 104:5 Parallel

Psalm 104:5 says God set the earth on foundations never to be moved, paralleling the 'founded forever' of the sanctuary.

Psalm 119:90 declares God established the earth, echoing the founding imagery applied to the sanctuary.

Psalm 24:3 Parallel

Psalm 24:3 asks who may ascend God's holy hill, the same sanctuary built in Psalm 78:69 like the high heavens.

Psalm 102:25 directly states God laid the earth's foundation, matching the simile used for the sanctuary's permanence.

1 Kings 9:8 Contrast

1 Kings 9:8 warns that this same temple will become rubble — a stark contrast to the enduring sanctuary described here.

Isaiah 48:13 explicitly says God laid the earth's foundation and spread out the heavens, directly paralleling the sanctuary's comparison.

Exodus 15:17 similarly describes God's sanctuary as established by his hands, directly paralleling the psalm's building of the sanctuary.

1 Kings 8:13 records Solomon's dedication of the temple as God's dwelling forever, echoing the psalm's description of God building his sanctuary.

Isaiah 33:20 describes Zion as an immovable tent, echoing the enduring sanctuary built like the earth in Psalm 78:69.

In 2 Chronicles 7:12, God confirms He has chosen the temple as His house, directly echoing the sanctuary God built in Psalm 78:69.

Isaiah 51:6 Contrast

Isaiah 51:6 declares that heaven and earth will wear out, contrasting with the psalm's image of the sanctuary as enduring like the founded earth.

Revelation 20:11 shows earth and sky fleeing from God's throne, contrasting with the psalm's depiction of the sanctuary as permanently founded.

2 Chronicles 3:4 Historical context

2 Chronicles 3:4 describes the temple portico's dimensions, matching the sanctuary God established in this verse.

2 Kings 21:7 recounts placing an idol in the temple where God promised to put his name, contrasting with the psalm's pure sanctuary.

2 Kings 21:4 describes Manasseh defiling the temple, contrasting with the psalm's holy sanctuary built by God.

1 Kings 6:2 Historical context

1 Kings 6:2 gives the literal dimensions of Solomon's temple, the sanctuary God built 'like the heights' in this verse.

2 Chronicles 2:9 Related theme

2 Chronicles 2:9 mentions preparing timber for the great temple, sharing the temple building context but not the enduring earth comparison.

1 Chronicles 29:19 Related theme

1 Chronicles 29:19 prays for Solomon's heart to build the temple, paralleling the sanctuary building but without the cosmic foundation simile.

1 Chronicles 29:1 Related theme

1 Chronicles 29:1 describes the great work of building the temple, echoing the sanctuary theme but not the 'founded forever' imagery.