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Yahweh of Hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. Psalm 47 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.

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A Refrain of Assurance

Commentators note that this verse repeats verse 7, acting as a powerful refrain. John Gill explains its purpose is to comfort the fearful and unbelieving. Matthew Henry adds that believers can use this truth to answer every fear, both in life and in death, making it a declaration of ultimate assurance.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 46:11

18th Century

Theologian

The Lord of hosts is with us ... - (Psalms 46:7). This is the conclusion, or the result of the whole.

As applied …

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 46:11

17th Century

Pastor

The Lord of hosts [is] with us; the God of Jacob [is] our refuge.] (See Gill on Psalms 46:7). The Targum paraphr…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 46:6–11

17th Century

Minister

Come and see the effects of desolating judgments, and stand in awe of God. This shows the perfect security of the church, and is an assurance of la…