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Psalms 46:10
10He says, ‘Be still and quiet! Understand that I am God. I rule as king over the nations. All the world will say that I am great.’
Psalms 46:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
- New International Version (NIV)He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"
- New King James Version (NKJV)Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
Context of Psalms 46:10
8Come and see the great things that the Lord has done. He has brought terrible things to the earth! 9All over the world, he causes wars to finish. He destroys the soldiers' bows and spears. He burns their shields in a fire. He says, ‘Be still and quiet! Understand that I am God. I rule as king over the nations. All the world will say that I am great.’ 11The Lord Almighty is there to help us. The God of Jacob keeps us safe. Selah.
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הַרְפּ֣וּ וּ֭דְעוּ כִּי־אָנֹכִ֣י אֱלֹהִ֑ים אָר֥וּם בַּ֝גּוֹיִ֗ם אָר֥וּם בָּאָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 46:10
- Habakkuk 2:20But the Lord rules from his holy temple. Everybody on the earth should be quiet in front of him.’
- Zechariah 2:13Be quiet, all people, because the Lord has left his home in heaven to come among you.’
- Psalms 83:18Then they will understand that you are the Lord. They will know that you are the Most High God who rules over all the earth.
- Psalms 100:3Understand that the Lord is God. He made us and we are his people. He takes care of us, like a shepherd with his sheep.
- Exodus 18:11Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods. He destroyed the proud Egyptians when they were cruel to his people.’
- 1 Samuel 17:46Today the Lord will make me strong to win against you. I will knock you down and I will cut off your head. Today I will feed the birds and the wild animals with the dead bodies of the Philistine soldiers. Then everyone on the earth will know that there is a God who takes care of Israel.
- 1 Kings 18:36The time came for the evening offering. Then God's prophet Elijah came to the front of the altar. He prayed, ‘Lord, you are the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel. Show people clearly today that you are the God who rules over Israel. Show that I am your servant. Show that I have done all these things because you commanded me to do them.
- 2 Kings 19:12The gods of those other countries did not save them. Our kings destroyed the nations of Gozan, Haran and Rezeph. They killed the people of Eden who lived in Tel Assar.
- Psalms 21:13Get up, Lord, and show your strength! We will sing to praise you because you have great power.
- Psalms 57:5God, show how great you are, high above the sky! Let everybody on the earth see your glory!
- 1 Chronicles 29:11Lord, you are great, powerful and beautiful! You rule as king over everything in heaven and on earth. Yes, Lord, everything belongs in your kingdom!
- Isaiah 2:11The Lord will bring proud people down low. People who boast will have to stop. On that day, people will see that only the Lord is great.
- Isaiah 5:16But the Lord Almighty will be lifted up high by his justice. People will know that he is holy when he comes as judge.
- Ezekiel 38:23I will show all the nations that I am great and I am holy. Then they will know that I am the Lord.” ’
- Revelation 15:3Now they sang the song of God's servant, Moses, and the Lamb's song. They sang this: ‘Lord God with all power, what you do is great and wonderful! Everything that you do is completely fair and honest. You are King of all nations of the world.
Commentaries on Psalms 46:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Be still, and know that I am God - הרפו harpu, Cease from your provocations of the Divine justice; cease from murmuring against the dispensations of his providence; cease from your labor for a season, that ye may deeply reflect on the severity and goodness of God - severity to those who are brought down and destroyed; goodness to you who are raised up and exalted: - cease from sin and rebellion against your God; let that disgrace you no more, that we may…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Be still - The word used here - from רפה râphâh - means properly to cast down; to let fall; to let hang down; then, to be relaxed, slackened, especially the hands: It is also employed in the sense of not making an effort; not putting forth exertion; and then would express the idea of leaving matters with God, or of being without anxiety about the issue. Compare Exodus 14:13, “Stand still, and see the salvation of God.” In this place the word seems to be…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. 10A message directly from the Lord confirms the truth of the psalmist’s vision (see also Psalms 12:5–6; 32:8). know that I am God: The Lord will fulfill his promises (Isaiah 45:3; 49:23; 60:16). God will be honored (Psalm 47; Isaiah 6:1); he will judge the nations and save his people (see Psalms 57:11; 89:13; 108:5–6; 118:16).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Be still, &c.--literally, "Leave off to oppose Me and vex My people. I am over all for their safety." (Compare Is 2:11; Ep 1:22).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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