Psalms 46:11
What does Psalms 46:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 46:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 46:11 means
This verse concludes the psalm with the same powerful refrain that marked verse 7, bringing the entire composition to a steadfast and comforting close. Reaffirming that "Jehovah of hosts is with us," it solidifies the theme of God's constant, militaristic presence as a protector. The repetition of "The God of Jacob is our refuge" once more emphasizes His covenant faithfulness and His role as a secure haven for His people. "Selah" provides a final opportunity for deep, prayerful meditation on this enduring truth of divine companionship and protection.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah
KJV
King James Version · 1611The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.)
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Jehovah of hosts <FI>is<Fi> with us, A tower for us <FI>is<Fi> the God of Jacob! Selah.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jehovah of hosts is with us; theGod of Jacob is our high fortress. Selah.
Context
This verse serves as the concluding refrain of the psalm, mirroring verse 7 exactly. After God's direct command and declaration of His exaltation in verse 10, this repetition reinforces the central message and brings the psalm to a powerful, reassuring close. It firmly reasserts the unwavering presence of God as refuge for His people, encapsulating the entire psalm's theme of confidence in God amidst chaos.
v.10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
v.11This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 48:3
God hath made himself known in her palaces for a refuge.
- Psalms 46:7
Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah
- Psalms 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
- Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God isthy dwelling-place, And underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy from before thee, And said, Destroy.
- Jeremiah 16:19
O Jehovah, my strength, and my stronghold, and my refuge in the day of affliction, unto thee shall the nations come from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Our fathers have inherited nought but lies, even vanity and things wherein there is no profit.
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