Psalm 46

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 46:7

The Lord of hosts is with us ,.... The Targum is, "the Word of the Lord of hosts". He whose name is Immanuel, which is, by interpretation, "God with us", Matthew 1:23 ; who is King of kings, and Lord of lords; who has all creatures in heaven and earth at his command, whom all the hosts of angels obey; he is on the side of his people, and therefore they have nothing to fear from all the hosts and armies of men; seeing more are they that are for them than they that are against them; the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 46:8

Come, behold the works of the Lord ,.... Of nature and grace, especially those of Providence; both in a way of judgment, as in this verse; and of mercy, as in Psalm 46:9 . These words are an address of the psalmist to his friends, as Apollinarius supplies it; or of the church to the fearful among them, who were dismayed at the commotions and disturbances that were in the world, Psalm 46:2 ; and who are encouraged to trust in the Lord, from the consideration of his works, particularly his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 46:9

He maketh wars to cease unto the ends of the earth ,.... As at the birth of Christ, the Prince of peace, in the times of Augustus Caesar, when there was a general peace in the world, though it did not last long; and in the times of Constantine, signified by silence in heaven for half an hour, Revelation 8:1 ; when for a while there was a cessation from wars and persecution; and as will be in the latter day, and which is here chiefly designed; when nations shall learn war no more, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 46:10

Be still, and know that I am God ,.... These words are thought by some to be spoken by the Lord to the nations of the world, to "cease from war", as the Targum renders the words; or from going up any more against Jerusalem, as Jarchi interprets them; and that they were spoken to them before the breaking of their bows, &c.; as Aben Ezra observes; or that they are an exhortation to them to cease from their evil works, and know that the Lord is God, and has power to raise up and to make... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 46:11

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. See Gill on Psalm 46:7 . The Targum paraphrases it, "the Word of the Lord of hosts", as in Psalm 46:7 ; and the same words are here repeated, to comfort those that were fearful and unbelieving, with which the church then comforted herself. Selah ; on this word; see Gill on Psalm 3:2 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 46

The confidence of believers in God, Psalm 46:1-3 . The privileges of the Church, Psalm 46:4 , Psalm 46:5 ; her enemies, and her helper, Psalm 46:6 , Psalm 46:7 . God's judgments tn the earth, Psalm 46:8 , Psalm 46:9 . He will be exalted among the heathen, and throughout the earth, Psalm 46:10 , Psalm 46:11 . The title in the Hebrew is, "To the chief musician for the sons of Korah; an ode upon Alamoth, or concerning the virgins:" possibly meaning a choir of singing girls.... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 46:1

God is our refuge - It begins abruptly, but nobly; ye may trust in whom and in what ye please: but God (Elohim) is our refuge and strength. A very present help - A help found to be very powerful and effectual in straits and difficulties. The words are very emphatic: מאד נמצא בצרות עזרה ezerah betsaroth nimtsa meod , "He is found an exceeding, or superlative help in difficulties." Such we have found him, and therefore celebrate his praise. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 46:2

Therefore will not we fear - Let what commotions will take place in the earth, we will trust in the all-powerful arm of God. Probably the earthquake referred to, here means political commotions, such as those mentioned under the title; and by mountains, kings or secular states may be intended. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 46:3

Though the waters thereof roar - Waters, in prophetic language, signify people; and, generally, people in a state of political commotion, here signified by the term roar. And by these strong agitations of the people, the mountains - the secular rulers, shake with the swelling thereof - tremble, for fear that these popular tumults should terminate in the subversion of the state. This very people had seen all Asia in a state of war. The Persians had overturned Asia Minor, and destroyed the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 46:4

There is a river, the streams whereof - The Chaldee understands the river, and its streams or divisions, as pointing out various peoples who should be converted to the faith and thus make glad the city of God, Jerusalem by their flowing together to the worship of the true God. But the river may refer to the vast Medo-Persian army and its divisions: those branches which took Babylon; and, instead of ruining and destroying the poor Jews, preserved them alive, and gave them their liberty; and... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 46:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 46:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 46:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 46:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 46:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 46

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 46:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 46:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 46:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 46:4

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