Psalms 46:5
What does Psalms 46:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 46:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 46:5 means
This verse emphatically declares God's active presence within His city, affirming its unshakeable stability. Because "God is in the midst of her," the city "shall not be moved" by any external or internal threat. The promise that "God will help her, and that right early" conveys not only the certainty of His intervention but also its promptness and effectiveness. This immediate divine assistance ensures the enduring security and steadfastness of His people, confirming that His presence guarantees protection and timely deliverance.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God will help her, and that right early.
KJV
King James Version · 1611God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God will help her, and that right early.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949God has taken his place in her; she will not be moved: he will come to her help at the dawn of morning.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862God <FI>is<Fi> in her midst--she is not moved, God doth help her at the turn of the morn!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He hath chosen for us his inheritance, the beauty of Jacob which he hath loved.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved:God shall help her at the dawn of the morning.
Context
Building directly on the imagery of the life-giving river in verse 4, this verse explains *why* the city of God is glad and secure. It directly attributes the city's stability to God's indwelling presence, stating that because "God is in the midst of her," she cannot be shaken. This verse establishes the foundation for the security of God's people, setting the stage for the contrast with the raging nations that follows.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 43:9
Now let them put away their whoredom, and the dead bodies of their kings, far from me; and I will dwell in the midst of them for ever.
- Revelation 2:1
To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, he that walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks:
- Psalms 143:8
Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee.
- Ezekiel 43:7
And he said unto me, Son of man, this is the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever. And the house of Israel shall no more defile my holy name, neither they, nor their kings, by their whoredom, and by the dead bodies of their kings in their high places;
- Joel 2:27
And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am Jehovah your God, and there is none else; and my people shall never be put to shame.
- Isaiah 12:6
Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great in the midst of thee is the Holy One of Israel.
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