Psalms 46 KJV: The Absolute Sovereignty of the Divine Refuge

Psalms 46 articulates a radical security that remains unshaken even if the earth is removed and mountains are cast into the sea. It documents the presence of a 'river' that gladdens the city of God, providing internal peace that is independent of external geopolitical turmoil.

  1. v1-3: God as Refuge in Natural Disaster
  2. v4-7: The River of Peace in the City of God
  3. v8-11: The Command to Behold and Be Still

Psalms chapter 46

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

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The command 'Be still' is not a suggestion for meditation but a command to 'stop striving' or 'drop your weapons' in the face of God's power. The 'Word Secret' is Misgab, translated as 'refuge,' which literally means a 'high tower' where the enemy cannot reach. Discover the riches with psalms 46 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.

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