Psalms 83 in the early church
27 passages quote, allude to, or echo Psalms 83, 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 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 13 · 16 · 17 · 18
Psalms 83:1
A song. A Psalm of Asaph. O God, be not silent; be not speechless; be not still, O God.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 83:1 (82:1 LXX) | Letter to Marcellinus 22 · Athanasius of Alexandria | allusion, high confidence | uncertain, after 335 |
| Ps 83:1 (82:2 LXX) | Letter to the Africans 7 · Athanasius of Alexandria | quotation, high confidence | ca. 369 |
| Ps 83:1–18 (82:1-Ps LXX) | Psalm 82 · Apollinaris of Laodicea | quotation, high confidence | uncertain (fourth to sixth century) |
| Ps 83:1 (82:2 LXX) | Sermon 24.1 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 83:1 (82:2 LXX) | Sermon 24.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 83:1 (82:2 LXX) | Sermon 24.7 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 83:1 (82:2 Vulg.) | Sermon 279.3 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 83:1 (82:2 Vulg.) | Sermon 279.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 83:1 (82:2 LXX) | Historia monachorum, chapter 29 · Rufinus of Aquileia | quotation, high confidence | Greek original ca. 394-395; Rufinus's Latin ca. 404-406 |
Psalms 83:3
With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish,
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 83:3 (82:4 LXX) | Homilies 12.12 · Basil of Caesarea | quotation, high confidence | ca. 363-378 |
Psalms 83:4
saying, “Come, let us erase them as a nation; may the name of Israel be remembered no more.”
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 83:4 (82:5 LXX) | PG 12:1541 (Ps 81–86 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
Psalms 83:5
For with one mind they plot together; they form an alliance against You—
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 83:5 (82:6 LXX) | Commentary on Matthew, Latin Series 115 · Origen | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 244–249 (Latin translation, 4th–5th century) |
Psalms 83:8
Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. Selah
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 83:8 (82:9 LXX) | Letter 123.15 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
Psalms 83:10
who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 83:10 (82:11 LXX) | Letter 46.13 · Jerome | allusion, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
Psalms 83:12
who said, “Let us possess for ourselves the pastures of God.”
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 83:12 (82:13 LXX) | PG 12:1541 (Ps 81–86 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 83:12 (82:13 LXX) | Letter 106.53 · Jerome | quotation, high confidence | ca. 370–419 |
Psalms 83:13
Make them like tumbleweed, O my God, like chaff before the wind.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 83:13 (82:14 LXX) | PG 12:1541 (Ps 81–86 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 83:13 (82:14 Vulg.) | Formulae of Spiritual Understanding 7 · Eucherius of Lyon | quotation, high confidence | ca. 420-430 |
Psalms 83:16
Cover their faces with shame, that they may seek Your name, O LORD.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 83:16 (82:17 LXX) | PG 12:1541 (Ps 81–86 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
| Ps 83:16 (82:17 Vulg.) | Sermon 142.4 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 83:16 (82:17 LXX) | Tractates on the Gospel of John 53.11 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 406–420 |
| Ps 83:16 (82:17 LXX) | City of God 14.13 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | 413–426 |
Psalms 83:17
May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 83:17 (82:18 LXX) | PG 12:1541 (Ps 81–86 LXX) · Origen | quotation, high confidence | ca. 220-254 |
Psalms 83:18
May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 83:18 (82:19 Vulg.) | On the Christian Faith 3.2 · Ambrose | quotation, high confidence | ca. 378–380 |
| Ps 83:18 (82:19 LXX) | Expositio fidei 1 · Eunomius of Cyzicus | echo, low confidence | 383 |
| Ps 83:18 (82:19 Vulg.) | Sermon 129.9 · Augustine of Hippo | quotation, high confidence | ca. 391-430 |
| Ps 83:18 (82:19 Vulg.) | Confessions 2.13 · Augustine of Hippo | echo, low confidence | ca. 397–401 |