King James Version
What Does Psalms 46:5 Mean?
“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”
Context
3
Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
4
There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
5
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
6
The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
7
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. our: Heb. an high place for us
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(5) **Right early.**—Literally, *at the turning of the morning. *Evidently metaphorical of the dawn of a brighter day.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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