Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 46:8
8Come, see the works of the Lord, who brings devastation on the earth.
Psalms 46:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
- New International Version (NIV)Come and see what the Lord has done, the desolations he has brought on the earth.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has made desolations in the earth.
Context of Psalms 46:8
6Nations rage, kingdoms topple; the earth melts when he lifts his voice. 7The Lord of Armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.Selah Come, see the works of the Lord, who brings devastation on the earth. 9He makes wars cease throughout the earth. He shatters bows and cuts spears to pieces; he sets wagons ablaze. 10“Stop fighting, and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.”
Read all of Psalms 46Psalms 46:8 word by word
לְֽכוּ־חֲ֭זוּ מִפְעֲל֣וֹת יְהוָ֑ה אֲשֶׁר־שָׂ֖ם שַׁמּ֣וֹת בָּאָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 46:8
- Psalms 66:5Come and see the wonders of God; his acts for humanity are awe-inspiring.
- Psalms 92:4For you have made me rejoice, Lord, by what you have done; I will shout for joy because of the works of your hands.
- Psalms 111:2The Lord’s works are great, studied by all who delight in them.
- Numbers 23:23There is no magic curse against Jacob and no divination against Israel. It will now be said about Jacob and Israel, “What great things God has done!”
- Exodus 10:7Pharaoh’s officials asked him, “How long must this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, so that they may worship the Lord their God. Don’t you realize yet that Egypt is devastated?”
- Exodus 12:30During the night Pharaoh got up, he along with all his officials and all the Egyptians, and there was a loud wailing throughout Egypt because there wasn’t a house without someone dead.
- Exodus 14:30That day the Lord saved Israel from the power of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the seashore.
- Joshua 11:20For it was the Lord’s intention to harden their hearts, so that they would engage Israel in battle, be completely destroyed without mercy, and be annihilated, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.
- 2 Chronicles 20:23The Ammonites and Moabites turned against the inhabitants of Mount Seir and completely annihilated them. When they had finished with the inhabitants of Seir, they helped destroy each other.
- Isaiah 24:1Look, the Lord is stripping the earth bare and making it desolate. He will twist its surface and scatter its inhabitants:
- Isaiah 34:2The Lord is angry with all the nations, furious with all their armies. He will set them apart for destruction, giving them over to slaughter.
Commentaries on Psalms 46:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Come, behold the works of the Lord - See empires destroyed and regenerated; and in such a way as to show that a supernatural agency has been at work. By the hand of God alone could these great changes be effected.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Come, behold the works of the Lord - Go forth and see what the Lord has done. See, in what his hand has accomplished, how secure we are if we put our trust in him. What desolations he hath made in the earth - Or, in the land. The word “desolations” might refer to any “ruin” or “overthrow,” which he had brought upon the land of Israel, or on the nations abroad - the destruction of cities, towns, or armies, as proof of his power, and of his ability to save…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-11Verses 6-11 Come and see the effects of desolating judgments, and stand in awe of God. This shows the perfect security of the church, and is an assurance of lasting peace. Let us pray for the speedy approach of these glorious days, and in silent submission let us worship and trust in our almighty Sovereign. Let all believers triumph in this, that the Lord of hosts, the God of Jacob, has been, is, and will be with us; and will be our Refuge. Mark this…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8Israel witnessed the Lord's amazing works in the wilderness (Psalms 107:24; 111:2), but the wicked, who do not care about them (28:5), end up desolate (73:19).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. what desolations--literally, "who hath put desolations," destroying our enemies.Read the comment
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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
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