Psalms 21 in the early church
31 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 21, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
Verses: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13
Psalms 21:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 21:1 (20:2 LXX) | Prophetic Extracts 2.12 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | before 325 (probably ca. 310–320) |
| Ps 21:1 (20:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 26 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 21:1–13 (20:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 20 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
Psalms 21:2
You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 21:2 (20:3 LXX) | PG 12:1249 (Ps 20 LXX) · Origen | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 21:2 (20:3 Vulg.) | Letters 21.6 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
Psalms 21:3
For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 21:3 (20:4 LXX) | The Instructor 2.8.61 · Clement of Alexandria | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 190–200 |
| Ps 21:3 (20:4 LXX) | PG 12:1249 (Ps 20 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 21:3 (20:4 LXX) | Homily 7 · Gregory of Nyssa | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390–394 |
| Ps 21:3 (20:4 LXX) | Homily 13 · Gregory of Nyssa | quotation, high confidence | ca. 390–394 |
| Ps 21:3 (20:4 Vulg.) | Letters 21.6 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 21:3 (20:4 Vulg.) | Letters 23.6 · Paulinus of Nola | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 21:3 (20:4 Vulg.) | Letters 42.1 · Paulinus of Nola | quotation, high confidence | ca. 394–413 |
| Ps 21:3 (20:4 LXX) | Against Two Letters of the Pelagians 2.21 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 420–421 |
Psalms 21:4
He asked You for life, and You granted it—length of days, forever and ever.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 21:4 (20:5 LXX) | Against Heresies 2.34.3 · Irenaeus of Lyons | quotation, high confidence | ca. 180–190 |
| Ps 21:4 (20:5 LXX) | PG 12:1249 (Ps 20 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 21:4 (20:5 LXX) | Church History 5.2.7 · Eusebius of Caesarea | echo, medium confidence | ca. 300–325 |
| Ps 21:4 (20:5 LXX) | Prophetic Extracts 2.12 · Eusebius of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | before 325 (probably ca. 310–320) |
| Ps 21:4 (20:5 Vulg.) | Part 2, chapter 27 · Quodvultdeus of Carthage | quotation, high confidence | ca. 445-450 |
Psalms 21:5
Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 21:5 (20:6 LXX) | PG 12:1249 (Ps 20 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 21:5 (20:6 LXX) | On the Holy Spirit 24.55 · Basil of Caesarea | allusion, low confidence | ca. 374–375 |
Psalms 21:8
Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 21:8 (20:9 LXX) | PG 12:1249 (Ps 20 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 21:8 (20:9 LXX) | PG 12:1251 (Ps 20 LXX) · Origen | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 220-254 |
Psalms 21:9
You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 21:9 (20:10 LXX) | PG 12:1251 (Ps 20 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
Psalms 21:10
You will wipe their descendants from the earth, and their offspring from the sons of men.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 21:10 (20:11 LXX) | PG 12:1251 (Ps 20 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
Psalms 21:11
Though they intend You harm, the schemes they devise will not prevail.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 21:11 (20:12 LXX) | PG 12:1193 (Ps 9 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 21:11 (20:12 LXX) | PG 12:1251 (Ps 20 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 21:11 (20:12 LXX) | Sermon 44.7 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
Psalms 21:12
For You will put them to flight when Your bow is trained upon them.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 21:12 (20:13 LXX) | PG 12:1251 (Ps 20 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 21:12 (20:13 LXX) | On Joseph 9 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 387-390 |
Psalms 21:13
Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 21:13 (20:14 LXX) | PG 12:1251 (Ps 20 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 21:13 (20:14 LXX) | PG 12:1253 (Ps 20–21 LXX) · Origen | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 220-254 |