Psalm 48:6

Translations

Modern

Trembling seized them there, anguish like a woman in labor.

Traditional

Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.

Literal

Trembling took hold of them there, and writhing like a woman in labor.

Latin

Tremor apprehendit eos; ibi dolores ut parturientis:

Original

Hebrew

English

Trembling seized them there, anguish like a woman in labor.

Notes

Psalms 48:1–14

This song of Zion (see also Psalms 46, 76, 87, 122) clearly describes Jerusalem (Zion) as the city of the Great King, where the godly find protection (48:1–3). God rules from Zion with faithfulness, righteousness, and justice, inspiring his people with confidence and joy (Psalm 48:9–11). They dedicate themselves to witnessing Zion's glory so they can share it with the next generation (Psalm 48:8, 12–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Jerusalem Praise Psalms Zion

Related verses

Hosea 13:13
Labor pains come upon him, but he is an unwise son. When the time arrives, he fails to present himself at the opening of the womb.
Isaiah 13:6–8
Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty.
Isaiah 21:3
Therefore my body is filled with anguish. Pain grips me, like the pains of a woman in labor. I am bewildered to hear, I am dismayed to see.
Daniel 5:6
…his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together.
Jeremiah 30:6–7
Ask now, and see: Can a male give birth? Why then do I see every man with his hands on his stomach like a woman in labor and every face turned pale?
Exodus 15:15–16
Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away,

Glossary

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

Topics

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