Psalms 46

God Is Our Refuge and Strength

1 GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. References God: Psalms 46:7, 46:11, Deuteronomy 4:7, Hebrews 6:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 9:9, 142:5, 145:18, Genesis 22:14, Proverbs 14:26, 18:10 +5

2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Parallel theme: Psalms 18:7, 23:4, 27:3, 82:5, Matthew 21:21, Luke 21:33, Hebrews 13:6 +2

3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:4, Job 38:11, Isaiah 5:3, Jeremiah 5:22, Micah 1:4, Nahum 1:5, Matthew 7:25, Revelation 16:20 +3

4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. place of the tabernacles of the most High. References God: Psalms 48:8, 65:9, 87:3. Holy: Psalms 48:1, Isaiah 60:14, Revelation 21:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 23:2, 91:1, 2 Chronicles 6:6, Isaiah 48:18 +5

5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. References God: Joel 2:27. Parallel theme: Psalms 62:2, 62:6, 112:6, Isaiah 12:6, Ezekiel 43:7, Zephaniah 3:15, Zechariah 2:5, 8:3, Matthew 18:20 +5

6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:13, Joel 2:11, Amos 9:5, Micah 1:4, Nahum 1:5

7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. References Lord: Psalms 9:9, Numbers 14:9, 2 Timothy 4:22. References God: Psalms 46:11, 2 Chronicles 13:12, Isaiah 8:10, Romans 8:31. Parallel theme: Matthew 28:20 +3

8 Come, behold the works of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., what desolations he hath made in the earth. References Lord: Exodus 10:7, Joshua 11:20, Isaiah 24:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 66:5, Exodus 12:30, Numbers 23:23, Isaiah 61:4 +2

9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. Parallel theme: Joshua 11:6, 11:9, 1 Samuel 2:4, Isaiah 2:4, 11:9, 60:18, Ezekiel 39:3, Micah 5:10 +3

10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. References God: Psalms 57:5, 100:3, Isaiah 5:16. Parallel theme: Psalms 21:13, 83:18, 1 Chronicles 29:11, Isaiah 2:17, Ezekiel 38:23, Habakkuk 2:20, Zechariah 2:13 +5

11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. References Lord: Jeremiah 16:19. References God: Psalms 46:1, 46:7, 48:3, Deuteronomy 33:27