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Psalms 46:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 46:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 46 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
God Is Our Refuge and Strength
“To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. for: or, of”
Psalms 46:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. This opening declaration establishes the psalm's theme: God's absolute reliability amid chaos. The psalm likely responds to crisis—perhaps Sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem (2 Kings 19) or another national emergency."God" (אֱלֹהִים/Elohim) uses the majestic plural form emphasizing God's power and transcendence. This is the Creator God of Genesis 1:1, sovereign over all creation and chaos."Our refuge" (מַחֲסֶה/machaseh) means shelter, protection, place of concealment from danger. This isn't passive hiding but active divine protectio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 46:1
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“to all who call on him in truth.”
“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed”
“and are safe.”
“and my refuge”
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
“Yahweh. I said”
“The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.”
“and he will be a refuge for his children.”
“that has a god so near to them”
“in which it is impossible for God to lie”