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Psalms 46:8
8Come, see the glorious works of the Lord: See how he brings destruction upon the world.
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
6The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts! 7The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude Come, see the glorious works of the Lord: See how he brings destruction upon the world. 9He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire. 10“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”
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 our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people!
- Psalms 92:4You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done.
- Psalms 111:2How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in him should ponder them.
- Numbers 23:23No curse can touch Jacob; no magic has any power against Israel. For now it will be said of Jacob, ‘What wonders God has done for Israel!’
- Exodus 10:7Pharaoh’s officials now came to Pharaoh and appealed to him. “How long will you let this man hold us hostage? Let the men go to worship the Lord their God! Don’t you realize that Egypt lies in ruins?”
- Exodus 12:30Pharaoh and all his officials and all the people of Egypt woke up during the night, and loud wailing was heard throughout the land of Egypt. There was not a single house where someone had not died.
- Exodus 14:30That is how the Lord rescued Israel from the hand of the Egyptians that day. And the Israelites saw the bodies of the Egyptians washed up on the seashore.
- Joshua 11:20For the Lord hardened their hearts and caused them to fight the Israelites. So they were completely destroyed without mercy, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
- 2 Chronicles 20:23The armies of Moab and Ammon turned against their allies from Mount Seir and killed every one of them. After they had destroyed the army of Seir, they began attacking each other.
- Isaiah 24:1Look! The Lord is about to destroy the earth and make it a vast wasteland. He devastates the surface of the earth and scatters the people.
- Isaiah 34:2For the Lord is enraged against the nations. His fury is against all their armies. He will completely destroy them, dooming them 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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