Psalms 132:13

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 68:16 : 16 Why leap{H8762)} ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth{H8804)} to dwell in{H8800)}; yea, the LORD will dwell{H8799)} in it for ever.
Ps 76:1-2 : 1 To the chief Musician{H8764)} on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. In Judah is God known{H8737)}: his name is great in Israel. 2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
Ps 78:68-69 : 68 But chose{H8799)} the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved{H8804)}. 69 And he built{H8799)} his sanctuary like high{H8802)} palaces, like the earth which he hath established{H8804)} for ever.
Ps 87:2 : 2 The LORD loveth{H8802)} the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Isa 14:32 : 32 What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.
Heb 12:22 : 22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
Ps 48:1-3 : 1 A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised{H8794)} in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. 2 Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. 3 God is known{H8738)} in her palaces for a refuge.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 132:14
88%
14This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Ps 135:4
80%
4For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
2 Chr 6:5-7
3 verses
79%
5Since the day that I brought forth my people out of the land of Egypt I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel to build an house in, that my name might be there; neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel:
6But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
7Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Ps 78:68-70
3 verses
78%
68But chose{H8799)} the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved{H8804)}.
69And he built{H8799)} his sanctuary like high{H8802)} palaces, like the earth which he hath established{H8804)} for ever.
70He chose{H8799)} David also his servant, and took{H8799)} him from the sheepfolds:
Zech 2:12
77%
12And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.
Ps 69:35
76%
35For God will save{H8686)} Zion, and will build{H8799)} the cities of Judah: that they may dwell{H8804)} there, and have it in possession{H8804)}.
Ps 87:1-2
2 verses
76%
1A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2The LORD loveth{H8802)} the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Ps 33:12
76%
12Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
Ps 102:16
75%
16When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
Ps 68:16
75%
16Why leap{H8762)} ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth{H8804)} to dwell in{H8800)}; yea, the LORD will dwell{H8799)} in it for ever.
1 Kgs 8:16
75%
16Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.
Ps 26:8
75%
8LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
2 Chr 7:16
75%
16For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
Ps 2:6
74%
6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Ps 135:21
74%
21Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.
Isa 33:5
74%
5The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.
Ps 76:2
73%
2In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
Isa 34:17
73%
17And he hath cast the lot for them, and his hand hath divided it unto them by line: they shall possess it for ever, from generation to generation shall they dwell therein.
Ps 102:13-14
2 verses
73%
13Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.
14For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof.
1 Kgs 11:32
73%
32(But he shall have one tribe for my servant David's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake, the city which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel:)
Ps 65:4
73%
4Blessed is the man whom thou choosest{H8799)}, and causest to approach{H8762)} unto thee, that he may dwell{H8799)} in thy courts: we shall be satisfied{H8799)} with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
Ps 147:12
73%
12Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
1 Chr 23:25
73%
25For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:
Ps 132:11-12
2 verses
72%
11The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
12If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.
Ps 47:4
72%
4He shall choose{H8799)} our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved{H8804)}. Selah.
1 Chr 28:4-6
3 verses
72%
4Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:
5And of all my sons,(for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
6And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.
1 Kgs 8:13
72%
13I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.
Ps 15:1
72%
1A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
Ps 132:5
72%
5Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.
Ps 128:5
72%
5The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
Ps 134:3
72%
3The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.
2 Sam 5:7
72%
7Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
Deut 18:5
71%
5For the LORD thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the LORD, him and his sons for ever.
Ps 125:1
71%
1A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
Zech 2:10
71%
10Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD.
Ps 146:10
71%
10The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.
Ps 122:5
71%
5For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
1 Chr 17:9
71%
9Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning,
Ps 27:4
71%
4One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
2 Chr 6:2
71%
2But I have built an house of habitation for thee, and a place for thy dwelling for ever.
1 Chr 17:12
71%
12He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.