King James Version
What Does Psalms 46:7 Mean?
“The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. our: Heb. an high place for us”
Context
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
8
Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
9
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7) **Lord of hosts.**—See Note on Psalm 24:10.
**Refuge.**—Rightly in the margin with idea of height, as giving security.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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Cross-References
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