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A River of Peace in a Chaotic World
Scholars explain that the calm, life-giving river is a powerful metaphor. It stands in stark contrast to the raging, chaotic seas of the world mentioned in the preceding verses. While nations and kingdoms are in turmoil, God provides a constant, steady stream of peace and security for His people.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 46:4
18th Century
Theologian
There is a river - There is no allusion here to any particular stream or river, but the image is designed to represent a state of peace and …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 46:4
19th Century
Bishop
A river ... —Hebrew, nâhar, that is, a perennial stream, as distinguished from nâchal, a torrent bed dry except …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 46:4
19th Century
Preacher
Whatever river may have been in the psalmist's mind, it was the symbol of sovereign grace, flowing freshly and freely from the sacred fountain of e…
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John Gill
On Psalms 46:4
17th Century
Pastor
[There] is a river
The allusion is either to the river Kidron, which ran by Jerusalem; or to the waters of Shiloah, which by d…
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 …