Church Pulpit Commentary. 1870. Upon Alamoth—most probably denotes the treble, or part sung by female voices, the word meaning "virgins"; and which was sung with some appropriately keyed instrument (compare 1Ch 15:19-21; see on [592]Ps 6:1, title). To be sure, waging peace will be a “fight” in a world seemingly fascinated with violence and warfare. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cpc/psalms-46.html. Everything became still. In the midst of such a hurly-burly the music may well come to a pause, both to give the singers breath, and ourselves time for meditation. Figure of speech Cycloides (App-6), because repeated in Psalms 46:7 and Psalms 46:11. Copyright StatementThese files are considered public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available in the Online Bible Software Library. Nothing “could” furnish a clearer proof of the power of God to save, and of the propriety of putting confidence in him in times of national danger, than a survey of the camp of the Assyrians, where an hundred and eighty-five thousand men had been smitten down in one night by the angel of God. When all things are excited to fury, and reveal their utmost power to disturb, faith smiles serenely. See note on "Selah", Psalms 46:11. our refuge. Compare Exodus 14:13, “Stand still, and see the salvation of God.” In this place the word seems to be used as meaning that there was to be no anxiety; that there was to be a calm, confiding, trustful state of mind in view of the displays of the divine presence and power. The meaning is, The God whom Jacob acknowedged, and whom he found to be his friend, is with us. 1865-1868. » God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 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. I do not, however, approve of it. Manlii loc. "Commentary on Psalms 46:1". When the vast army of that empire, engaged in such a purpose, was overthrown, the consequence would be that the nations would be at rest, or that there would be universal peace. Psalm 46:2. But Psalm 46 is precisely God’s vision of a world at peace. The Lord of hosts - The God commanding, ordering, marshalling the hosts of heaven - the angels, and the starry worlds. BibliographyTorrey, R. A. One of the "Songs" referred to in Isaiah 38:20 (though not the same word). Selah. Compare Psalm 24:10. 1905. If this the divine interposition when Jerusalem was threatened by the armies of the Assyrians under Sennacherib, the force and beauty of the expression will be most clearly seen. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/acc/psalms-46.html. 1599-1645. It is His holiness, meeting and conquering all my evil. BibliographyCoffman, James Burton. But Psalm 46 is precisely God’s vision of a world at peace. The Syriac adds, "Taken in its prophetical sense, it alludes to the preaching of the apostles.". See the notes at Isaiah 2:7; notes at Psalm 20:7. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/rbc/psalms-46.html. Although Psalms 46 and 91 are similar in several respects, the assurance is voiced in a different mode in Psalm 46, especially in verses 4-6, where the direct focus is on Jerusalem, “the city of God” (verse 4). But in the midst of the turmoil, God offers a point of stability that “shall not be moved” (verse 5; see Psalms 93:1; 96:10). It was evidently in view of trouble, or of some impending calamity; apparently some national calamity, or some time when the nation was in danger, and when it was felt that their only refuge - their last hope - was in God. It was true in the most eminent sense that God had always been found to be such a helper, and, "therefore," there was nothing to fear in the present distress. It will be seen at once that this entire description of trust and confidence in God is applicable to the time of Hezekiah, and to the feelings which he manifested when the land was invaded by the hosts of Sennacherib, and when wars and commotions were abroad among the kingdoms of the earth. God shall help her out of her troubles, and that right early--when the morning appears that is, very speedily, for he is a present help (Psalm 46:1), and very seasonably, when things are brought to the last extremity and when the relief will be most welcome. The second, Psalm 46:4-7. The “idea” here is simply that Jerusalem would be calm and serene amidst all the external agitations in the world - calm as a gently-flowing stream. It is not an invitation to quiet meditation or a slower pace of life. But if this be supposed to refer to the invasion of the land of Israel by Sennacherib, it may point to what occurred to his armies when the angel of the Lord went forth and smote them in their camp Isaiah 37:36, and to the consequent deliverance of Jerusalem from danger. BibliographyNicoll, William R. "Commentary on Psalms 46:1". The word rendered “present” - נמצא nimetsâ' - means rather, “is found,” or “has been found;” that is, he has “proved” himself to be a help in trouble. 1909-1922. BibliographyJamieson, Robert, D.D. This is a song or Psalm of holy triumph. The word “trouble” would cover all that can come upon us which would give us anxiety or sorrow. The Christian who has known what it is to worship God in spirit and in truth has a God to help him in his direst extremities; for as long as the spirit of prayer abides in his bosom—and that spirit once given is never taken away—he can at times and seasons pour out his heart before God, and find help and strength in him. Even in the cataclysmic scenes that shall mark the end of God's Dispensation of Grace, "God is the refuge and the strength of those who love him. Finding the new version too difficult to understand? And though this world with demons filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God has willed His truth to triumph through us. "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". THE ARGUMENT 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, 2 Samuel 8 The confidence and safe condition of the church under God’s care, Psalm 46:1-5; manifested in his wonderful deliverance from her enemies, Psalm 46:6-9. "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". Great men who are like mountains may quake for fear in times of great calamity, but the man whose trust is in God needs never be dismayed. See Psalm 46:11. - There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God. Though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof - The rolling ocean breaking against; the sides of the mountains on its shore, and seeming to shake them to their foundation. God shall help her - That is, in her danger, he will interpose to save her. In this we have a reference to the mighty power of God as actually put forth in the desolations, which “he” had made in the earth. "The New John Gill Exposition of the Entire Bible". God is our refuge from isolation and from human misunderstanding. too often we speak in our haste, lay our trembling hands bewildered among the strings, strike the lyre with a rude crash, and mar the melody of our life-song. Psalm 46:1- "A very present help in trouble." Luther found in Psalm 46 the inspiration, courage, and energy to resist forces that seemed irresistible; and his resolute stand changed the Church and changed the world. It was written in 1529.’. They simply punish themselves. In this there is the general statement that God is a refuge and strength, and that the people of God would have nothing to fear though the earth should be removed, and though the raging waters of the ocean should shake the very mountains. "Commentary on Psalms 46:1". They had, therefore, nothing to fear while such a God was their Protector, and it was their duty calmly to confide in him, and leave the whole issue with him, for it was his purpose to exalt himself among the nations of the earth. Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". So, in addition to being a psalm of trust, Psalm 46 is also included among the Songs of Zion (see Psalms 48, 76, 84, 87, 122, 132). When the elements shall melt with fervent heat, and the heavens and the earth shall pass away in the last general conflagration, we shall serenely behold "the wreck of matter, and the crash of worlds," for even then our refuge shall preserve us from all evil, our strength shall prepare us for all good. Title. BibliographyPhilpot, Joseph Charles. “The Lord is with me in majesty, a Place of broad rivers and streams!”’, (2) ‘On this psalm Luther has founded his notable hymn, Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott, “A fortress strong is God our Lord.” It bears in every word the impress of his faith and Christian heroism, and has a long history of its own in the life of the German people and in other languages into which it has been rendered.

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