Psalm 8:3

When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

Cross-reference

Psalm 19:1 Parallel

Psalm 19:1 declares that the heavens proclaim God's handiwork, directly linking to the act of beholding them in Psalm 8:3.

Psalm 33:6 Parallel

Psalm 33:6 states the heavens were made by God's word, parallel to the work of God's fingers in Psalm 8:3.

Psalm 28:5 Contrast

Psalm 28:5 condemns disregarding God's works, opposite of the psalmist's careful consideration here.

Psalm 74:16 Parallel

Psalm 74:16 declares God established the sun and moon, directly paralleling the work of God's fingers.

Psalm 104:24 Related theme

Psalm 104:24 marvels at all God's works, expanding the psalmist's focus from heavens to all creation.

Psalm 136:9 Parallel

Psalm 136:9 names the moon and stars governing the night, directly corresponding to the moon and stars here.

Psalm 147:4 Related theme

Psalm 147:4 says God numbers and names the stars, deepening the idea of God's intimate involvement with them.

Psalm 148:3 Allusion

Psalm 148:3 calls the moon and stars to praise God — a direct echo of the same heavenly bodies from Psalm 8:3.

Psalm 104:19 describes the moon and sun as God's appointed markers — a parallel celebration of God's creative order in the heavens.

Psalm 136:7-9 praises God for making the sun, moon, and stars — the same celestial works mentioned in Psalm 8:3.

Genesis 1:1 Historical context

Genesis 1:1 records God creating the heavens and earth, providing the foundational context for the creation referenced in Psalm 8:3.

Genesis 1:16-18 is the creation account of the moon and stars — the very works David marvels at in Psalm 8:3.

Romans 1:20 Allusion

Romans 1:20 explains that creation reveals God's invisible attributes, directly connecting to the observation of the heavens in Psalm 8:3.

Genesis 1:14 recounts God creating the lights in the sky, directly echoing the works of God's fingers in this psalm.

Isaiah 40:26 expands on the same image — God brings out the starry host by number and power, showing His intimate control over what Psalm 8:3 calls His 'finger work'.

Deuteronomy 4:19 warns against worshiping the sun, moon, and stars — the same objects David sees as God's handiwork.

Job 31:26 Contrast

Job 31:26 warns against worshiping the moon, while this psalm admires it as God's creation—different intent.

Job 22:12 Related theme

Job 22:12 points to the high stars as a sign of God's loftiness, echoing the awe of the heavens in Psalm 8:3.

1 Corinthians 15:41 Related theme

1 Corinthians 15:41 notes differing glories of celestial bodies — a specific detail about the moon and stars that Psalm 8:3 mentions generally as God's handiwork.