King James Version
Psalms 46:3 in the King James Version says “Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 46 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.”
Psalms 46:3 · KJV
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
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; midst: Heb. heart of the seas
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. and: Heb. when the morning appeareth
KJV Study — Public Domain
“thereof roar”
H1993to make a loud sound (like english 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor
“shake”
H7493to undulate (as the earth, the sky, etc.; also a field of grain), particularly through fear; specifically, to spring (as a locust)
“with the swelling”
H1346arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament
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