God’s Word Translation
Psalms 46:10
10Let go ⌞of your concerns⌟! Then you will know that I am God. I rule the nations. I rule the earth.
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, see the works of the Lord, the devastation he has brought to the earth. 9He puts an end to wars all over the earth. He breaks an archer’s bow. He cuts spears in two. He burns chariots. Let go ⌞of your concerns⌟! Then you will know that I am God. I rule the nations. I rule the earth. 11The Lord of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah
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הַרְפּ֣וּ וּ֭דְעוּ כִּי־אָנֹכִ֣י אֱלֹהִ֑ים אָר֥וּם בַּ֝גּוֹיִ֗ם אָר֥וּם בָּאָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 46:10
- Habakkuk 2:20The Lord is in his holy temple. All the earth should be silent in his presence.
- Zechariah 2:13“Everyone be silent in the presence of the Lord. He is waking up and setting out from his holy dwelling place.”
- Psalms 83:18so that they must acknowledge you. Your name is the Lord. You alone are the Most High God of the whole earth.
- Psalms 100:3Realize that the Lord alone is God. He made us, and we are his. We are his people and the sheep in his care.
- Exodus 18:11who treated Israel with contempt. Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods.”
- 1 Samuel 17:46Today the Lord will hand you over to me. I will strike you down and cut off your head. And this day I will give the dead bodies of the Philistine army to the birds and the wild animals. The whole world will know that Israel has a God.
- 1 Kings 18:36When it was time to offer the sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward. He said, “Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, make known today that you are God in Israel and that I’m your servant and have done all these things by your instructions.
- 2 Kings 19:12Did the gods of the nations which my ancestors destroyed rescue Gozan, Haran, Rezeph, and the people of Eden who were in Telassar?
- Psalms 21:13Arise, O Lord, in your strength. We will sing and make music to praise your power.
- Psalms 57:5May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth.
- 1 Chronicles 29:11Greatness, power, splendor, glory, and majesty are yours, Lord, because everything in heaven and on earth is yours. The kingdom is yours, Lord, and you are honored as head of all things.
- Isaiah 2:11The eyes of arrogant people will be humbled. High and mighty people will be brought down. On that day the Lord alone will be honored.
- Isaiah 5:16The Lord of Armies will be honored when he judges. The holy God will show himself to be holy when he does what is right.
- Ezekiel 38:23I will show my greatness and my holiness. I will reveal myself to many nations. Then they will know that I am the Lord.’ ”
- Revelation 15:3and singing the song of God’s servant Moses and the song of the lamb. They sang, “The things you do are spectacular and amazing, Lord God Almighty. The way you do them is fair and true, King of the Nations.
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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