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Psalms 46:8
8Come, see the works of the Lord, the devastation he has brought to 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 are in turmoil, and kingdoms topple. The earth melts at the sound of ⌞God’s⌟ voice. 7The Lord of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah Come, 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. 10Let go ⌞of your concerns⌟! Then you will know that I am God. I rule the nations. I rule the earth.
Read all of Psalms 46Psalms 46:8 word by word
לְֽכוּ־חֲ֭זוּ מִפְעֲל֣וֹת יְהוָ֑ה אֲשֶׁר־שָׂ֖ם שַׁמּ֣וֹת בָּאָֽרֶץ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 46:8
- Psalms 66:5Come and see what God has done— his awe-inspiring deeds for Adam’s descendants.
- Psalms 92:4You made me find joy in what you have done, O Lord. I will sing joyfully about the works of your hands.
- Psalms 111:2The Lord’s deeds are spectacular. They should be studied by all who enjoy them.
- Numbers 23:23No spell can curse the descendants of Jacob. No magic can harm the people of Israel. Now it will be said of Jacob and Israel: ‘See what God has done!’
- Exodus 10:7Then Pharaoh’s officials asked him, “How long will this man hold us in his grip? Let the Israelite men go to worship the Lord their God. When will you realize that Egypt is ruined?”
- Exodus 12:30Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the ⌞other⌟ Egyptians got up during the night. There was loud crying throughout Egypt because in every house someone had died.
- Exodus 14:30That day the Lord saved Israel from the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians lying dead on the seashore.
- Joshua 11:20The Lord made their enemies stubborn enough to continue fighting against Israel so that he could claim them all for destruction without mercy, as he had commanded Moses.
- 2 Chronicles 20:23Then the Ammonites and Moabites attacked the people from Mount Seir and annihilated them. After they had finished off the people of Seir, they helped destroy one another.
- Isaiah 24:1The Lord is going to turn the earth into a desolate wasteland. He will mar the face of the earth and scatter the people living on it.
- Isaiah 34:2The Lord is angry with all the nations. He is furious with all their armies. He has claimed them for destruction. He has handed them over to be slaughtered.
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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