←Psalm 46→BSB

In This Chapter 3 people 21 terms 1 theme 3 resources

People

Jacob (Patriarch) 4 Israel Jeshurun (Israel)

Key Terms

Holy 4 Refuge (Shelter) Refuge (Asylum) Taking Refuge Fear Fear (State) Awe (State) Fear (Terror) Fear (Reverence) Fear (Awe) Fearful Respect Respect (Among People) Be Holy Holy (Pure) Holy Thing Most Holy Place Holiness Holy (Devout) Hallow Sanctuary

Themes

Salvation in the Psalms

Resources

Psalms Book Overview Alamoth Articles Music Articles

God Is Our Refuge and Strength

(2 Kings 18:13–16; 2 Chronicles 32:1–8)

For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song.

ⓘ This psalm of Zion celebrates God’s special presence...

This psalm of Zion celebrates God’s special presence in Jerusalem (see also Pss 48, 76, 87, 122), inviting confidence in the Lord because the citizens of Zion enjoy his protection.
ⓘ Even when faced with natural disasters, the citizens...

Even when faced with natural disasters, the citizens of Zion express no fear.
1God is our refuge and strength,an ever-present help in times of trouble.2Therefore we will not fear,though the earth is transformedand the mountains are toppledinto the depths of the seas,3though their waters roar and foamand the mountains quake in the surge.Selah
ⓘ The strong city where God dwells protects its...

The strong city where God dwells protects its inhabitants. They enjoy the river flowing inside the city. This river contrasts with the turbulent waters (the powers of the nations) outside the city.
4There is a river whose streams delight the city of God,the holy place where the Most High dwells.5God is within her; she will not be moved.God will help her when morning dawns.6Nations rage, kingdoms crumble;the earth melts when He lifts His voice.7The LORD of Hosts is with us;the God of Jacob is our fortress.Selah
ⓘ This invitation to trust in the Lord offers...

This invitation to trust in the Lord offers a perspective on God’s interactions with human powers.
8Come, see the works of the LORD,who brings devastation upon the earth.9He makes wars to cease throughout the earth;He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;He burns the shields† in the fire.
10“Be still and know that I am God;I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted over the earth.”
11The LORD of Hosts is with us;the God of Jacob is our fortress.Selah