Psalm 18:2; Psalm 94:22, etc.). PSALM 46. By David’s time it seems they served in the musical aspect of the temple worship ( … is a promise from God in Psalm 46:10. Psalm 46. The great works of God, wherein his sovereignty appeared, had been described in the foregoing verses. Of the sons of Korah. 2.Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 1 For the Leader; [a Psalm… Verse 1. He is a Help, a present Help, a Help found, one whom we have found to be so; a Help at hand, … Therefore we will not fear, though the earth gives way … The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” This means that you and I … Psalm 46: This psalm expresses thanks for the deliverance of Jerusalem, “the city of God” (verse 4). "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." People who reject God can try to take refuge in an altered state of mind through … 1.God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Second, God protects His city, giving its people assurance and comfort (verses 4-7). You can read about the *Temple at the end of Psalm 4 in this set of psalms. - God is our Refuge and Strength (comp. Psalm 46 begins with the words: “The Lord is my refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble. Psalm 46:1. First, God is a place of security when all else is insecure (verses 1-3). The title of this psalm is To the Chief Musician. In this article I will present a^way to understand this psalm as a cohesive unit, based on its unique structure. The Lord of hosts is with us. See Psalms on "Psalms 46:8" for further information. The *Temple was the house of God in Jerusalem. In the awful desolations that he made, and by delivering his people by terrible things, he … PSALM 46. A Song for Alamoth. This is the reason for all Zion's security, and for the overthrow of her foes. The occasion of this Psalm is thought to be that happy success, and settlement, and peace which God granted to the people of Israel in David’s time, and by his means, 2Sa 8. The *sons of Korah sang the music in the *Temple in Jerusalem. The armies of men though they know it not are made to subserve his will. And – you know – this world has its refuges. Ver. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. It contains three key ideas. Psalm 46 is extremely difficult to understand as a unified whole. A refuge is something you can escape to for safety. Psalm 46:2. Verses 1 – 3: A verse is a part of a psalm. Free Bible commentary on the Book of Psalms in Easy English - written by Gordon Churchyard for MissionAssist There is a river, &c. ] Interea civitas Dei, amidst all these garboils and hurly-burlies abroad the Church shall be helped with a little help, as Daniel 11:34 , that, through weaker means, she may see God’s greater strength. Psalm 46 is a song for Zion, God’s holy city where his people dwell with him—the city is holy because God dwells in it. A very present Help in trouble; literally, a very accessible Help - one easy to be found (comp. Commentary on Psalm 46:1-5 (Read Psalm 46:1-5) This psalm encourages to hope and trust in God; in his power and providence, and his gracious presence with his church in the worst of times. You can read more about the sons of Korah in Psalms 42-43 in this set of psalms. This psalm is all about security with God that God is our true home. According to Alamoth. 2 Chronicles 15:4 ). For the director of music. Pulpit Commentary. 4. Psalms 46:4 [There is] a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy [place] of the tabernacles of the most High. Third, all men are called upon to consider God’s works and submit to His authority (verses 8-11). What Psalm 46 means. A song. So, the psalmist is declaring that in his estimation, he considers God to be his strong refuge. We may apply it to spiritual enemies, and the encouragement we have that, through Christ, we shall be conquerors over them. It seems to be made up of disparate elements, unrelated to one another. 8), and the rest which God gave him from all his enemies round about. There is a river, the streams whereof make glad the city — The church, of God — Which cheer, refresh, and comfort her, and that at a time when the waters of the sea roar, and foam, and threaten her. – Confident in God’s Protection and Power. Verse 10. KJV Psalm 46:1 God is our [refuge and strength/strong refuge], [a very present/he is truly our] [help/helper] in [i.e., times of…] trouble. These sons of Korah were Levites, from the family of Kohath. Psalm 46:4-5. The Lord rules the angels, the stars, the elements, and all the hosts of heaven; and the heaven of heavens are under his sway. The good news of Psalm 46 is essentially the same as that of last week’s psalm (see Psalm 91:9-16, Twenty first Sunday after Pentecost) — that is, God is “with us.” This message is reinforced by the refrain of Psalm 46 (verses 7, 11), and it is the central promise in the divine address that … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 46" Chapter 46 This psalm encourages us to hope and trust in God, and his power, and providence, and gracious presence with his church in the worst of times, and directs us to give him the glory of what he has done for us and what he will do: probably it was penned upon occasion of David’s victories over the neighbouring nations (2 Sa. THE ARGUMENT. < > God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Be still, and know that I am God.