Psalms 46:7
What does Psalms 46:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 46:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 46:7 means
This verse serves as a powerful refrain, encapsulating the core theological affirmation of the psalm. It declares that "Jehovah of hosts is with us," identifying God not merely as a distant deity but as the mighty, covenant-keeping Lord who commands heavenly armies. The second phrase, "The God of Jacob is our refuge," reinforces His historical faithfulness to His people, echoing His promise to Jacob and affirming Him as a reliable sanctuary. "Selah" again invites contemplation on this profound and comforting truth.
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) · 1752Sing praises to our God, sing ye: sing praises to our king, sing ye.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jehovah of hosts is with us; theGod of Jacob is our high fortress. Selah.
Context
This verse acts as the first powerful refrain of the psalm, offering a direct, comforting response to the chaotic rage of nations described in verse 6. It reasserts the immediate, personal presence of God among His people, reinforcing the theme of divine refuge established at the beginning of the psalm. This declaration prepares the way for the invitation to behold God's destructive works against adversaries in the subsequent verses.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Timothy 4:22
The Lord be with thy spirit. Grace be with you.
- Psalms 46:11
Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah
- Numbers 14:9
Only rebel not against Jehovah, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is removed from over them, and Jehovah is with us: fear them not.
- Isaiah 8:10
Take counsel together, and it shall be brought to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
- Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?
- Matthew 28:20
teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
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