Psalms 46:1

Psalms 46:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
• New International Version (NIV)God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
• English Standard Version (ESV)God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
• New King James Version (NKJV)God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

Context of Psalms 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, And though the mountains be shaken into the heart of the seas; 3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, Though the mountains tremble with the swelling thereof. [Selah

Psalms 46:1 word by word

אֱלֹהִ֣ים לָ֭נוּ מַחֲסֶ֣ה וָעֹ֑ז עֶזְרָ֥ה בְ֝צָר֗וֹת נִמְצָ֥א מְאֹֽד׃Read the interlinear

Cross-references for Psalms 46:1

• Psalms 84:1How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Jehovah of hosts!
• Psalms 85:1Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
• Psalms 87:1His foundation is in the holy mountains.
• Psalms 48:1Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised, In the city of our God, in his holy mountain.
• Psalms 66:1Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth:
• 1 Chronicles 15:20and Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries set to Alamoth;
• Psalms 46:7Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah
• Psalms 62:7With God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
• Psalms 91:1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
• Psalms 142:5I cried unto thee, O Jehovah; I said, Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.
• Proverbs 14:26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
• Proverbs 18:10The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
• Luke 13:34O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killeth the prophets, and stoneth them that are sent unto her! how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her own brood under her wings, and ye would not!
• Hebrews 6:18that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us:
• Psalms 145:18Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
• Genesis 22:14And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of Jehovah it shall be provided.

Commentaries on Psalms 46:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1God is our refuge - It begins abruptly, but nobly; ye may trust in whom and in what ye please: but God (Elohim) is our refuge and strength. A very present help - A help found to be very powerful and effectual in straits and difficulties. The words are very emphatic: מאד נמצא בצרות עזרה ezerah betsaroth nimtsa meod, "He is found an exceeding, or superlative help in difficulties." Such we have found him, and therefore celebrate his praise.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1God is our refuge and strength - God is for us as a place to which we may flee for safety; a source of strength to us in danger. The first word, “refuge,” from a verb meaning to “flee,” and then “to flee to” - הסה châsâh - or to take shelter in - denotes a place to which one would flee in time of danger - as a lofty wall; a high tower; a fort; a fortress. See the notes at Psalm 18:2. The idea here is, that the people of God, in time of danger, may find…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Confidence in God. (1-5) An exhortation to behold it. (6-11) Verses 1-5 This psalm encourages to hope and trust in God; in his power and providence, and his gracious presence with his church in the worst of times. We may apply it to spiritual enemies, and the encouragement we have that, through Christ, we shall be conquerors over them. He is a Help, a present Help, a Help found, one whom we have found to be so; a Help at hand, one that is always near; we…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1According to Alamoth (“maidens”; see also study note on 1 Chronicles 15:20). In worship, a choir or a group of instrumentalists performed this hymn.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-111. refuge--literally, "a place of trust" (Psa 2:12). strength--(Psa 18:2). present help--literally, "a help He has been found exceedingly." trouble--as in Psa 18:7.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 46:1

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Assurance
• Church
• Faith
• Music

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Commentaries on Psalms 46

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings