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Facing the Worst Chaos
Commentators explain that the imagery of roaring seas and shaking mountains represents the most extreme chaos imaginable. This isn't just about natural disasters but also political collapse, war, persecution, and social anarchy. The psalm intentionally paints a 'worst-case scenario' to show that even if the very foundations of the world are shaken, the believer's security in God remains firm.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 46:3
18th Century
Theologian
Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled – The waters of the sea. The idea is that they would not be afraid even if everythin…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 46:3
19th Century
Bishop
Though the waters ... —The original is very expressive in its conciseness:
“They roar, they foam, its waters.”
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Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 46:3
19th Century
Preacher
Selah.
We may well pause, and renew our confidence in the God who never has failed us, and who never will fail any who trust him.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 46:3
16th Century
Theologian
Though their waters roar, etc. This verse should be read in connection with the following verse, because it is necessary to complete the m…
John Gill
On Psalms 46:3
17th Century
Pastor
[Though] the waters thereof roar [and] be troubled
The noise of which causes men's hearts to fail them for fear, ([R…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 46:1–5
17th Century
Minister
This psalm encourages hope and trust in God���in his power and providence, and his gracious presence with his church in the worst of times. We may …