Psalm 46:11

Translations

Modern

The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Traditional

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Literal

YHWH of Hosts is with us; a secure height for us is the God of Jacob. Selah

Latin

Dominus virtutum nobiscum; susceptor noster Deus Jacob.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Notes

Psalms 46:1–11

This psalm of Zion celebrates God's special presence in Jerusalem (see also Psalms 48, 76, 87, 122). It encourages trust in the Lord because the people of Zion have his protection.

Theme notes and profiles

Praise Psalms Salvation in the Psalms Zion

Related verses

Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, giving the command, ‘Destroy him!’
Jeremiah 16:19
O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.
Psalm 46:7
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
Psalm 48:3
God is in her citadels; He has shown Himself to be a fortress.

Parallels

2 Kings 18:13–16 2 Chronicles 32:1–8

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes LORD: Names or title used to refer to God Selah: A musical or liturgical term of uncertain meaning

Glossary

Alamoth David Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of

Topics

Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Refuge

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