God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
What does Psalms 46:5 mean?
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.
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Commentary on Psalms 46:5
God is in the midst of her - God is in the midst of the "city" referred to above - the "city of God." That is, (a) he dwelt there by the visible symbol of his presence, the Shekinah; (b) he was there "actually" as a help and a protector. It was his chosen abode, and as long as such a Being dwelt in the city, they had nothing to fear. God shall help her - That is, in her danger, he will interpose to save her.
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Context in Psalms 46
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Psalms 46 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as Book II. Psalms is the Bible’s great book of sung prayer, teaching the full range of faithful speech from anguish and repentance to jubilation and doxology. Read this chapter with the wider themes of prayer, praise, and lament in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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