Psalm 46:11
New International Version
The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

New Living Translation
The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude

English Standard Version
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Berean Standard Bible
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

King James Bible
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

New King James Version
The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

New American Standard Bible
The LORD of armies is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah

NASB 1995
The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.

NASB 1977
The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.

Amplified Bible
The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD of Armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yahweh of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah

American Standard Version
Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah

Contemporary English Version
The LORD All-Powerful is with us. The God of Jacob is our fortress.

English Revised Version
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. [Selah]

Good News Translation
The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

International Standard Version
The LORD of the heavenly armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Interlude

Majority Standard Bible
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

NET Bible
The LORD who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)

New Heart English Bible
The LORD of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

World English Bible
Yahweh of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
YHWH of hosts [is] with us, "" The God of Jacob [is] a tower for us! Selah.

Young's Literal Translation
Jehovah of hosts is with us, A tower for us is the God of Jacob! Selah.

Smith's Literal Translation
Jehovah of armies is with us; the God of Jacob a height for us. Silence.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our supporter.

New American Bible
The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Selah

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH of hosts is with us, and our helper is the God of Jacob.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our high tower. Selah

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our helper.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God is Our Refuge and Strength
10“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” 11The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Cross References
Isaiah 8:10
Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

2 Chronicles 20:17
You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”

Exodus 14:14
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Psalm 27:1
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

Psalm 118:6
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Matthew 28:20
and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Hebrews 13:5-6
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.


Treasury of Scripture

The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

the God

Psalm 46:1,7
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble…

Psalm 48:3
God is known in her palaces for a refuge.

Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.

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The LORD of Hosts is with us;
This phrase emphasizes the presence and power of God among His people. "LORD of Hosts" refers to Yahweh as the commander of the heavenly armies, highlighting His supreme authority and might. This title is used frequently in the Old Testament, especially in the prophetic books, to convey God's ability to protect and deliver His people. The assurance of God's presence is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in passages like Joshua 1:9 and Matthew 28:20, where God promises to be with His followers. The phrase underscores the covenant relationship between God and Israel, reminding them of His faithfulness and commitment to their well-being.

the God of Jacob is our fortress.
The reference to "the God of Jacob" connects the present generation to the patriarchs, emphasizing continuity in God's promises and faithfulness. Jacob, later named Israel, is a key figure in the history of God's people, and invoking his name serves as a reminder of God's enduring covenant. The term "fortress" conveys a sense of security and protection, suggesting that God is a refuge in times of trouble. This imagery is common in the Psalms, as seen in Psalm 18:2 and Psalm 91:2, where God is depicted as a stronghold and shield. The concept of God as a fortress also points to His unchanging nature and reliability, offering believers assurance of His steadfast protection.

Selah
The term "Selah" is often found in the Psalms and is thought to be a musical or liturgical marker, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or a musical interlude. Its exact meaning is uncertain, but it serves to encourage the reader or listener to pause and consider the significance of what has been said. In this context, "Selah" invites contemplation of God's presence and protection, urging believers to meditate on the profound truth that the Almighty is both with them and their refuge. This pause allows for a deeper appreciation of the assurance and peace that comes from trusting in God's sovereignty and care.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD of Hosts
This title emphasizes God's supreme authority over all heavenly armies and earthly powers. It reflects His omnipotence and sovereignty.

2. The God of Jacob
This refers to the God who made a covenant with Jacob, one of the patriarchs of Israel. It highlights God's faithfulness to His promises and His personal relationship with His people.

3. Fortress
A metaphor for God's protection and refuge. In ancient times, a fortress was a place of safety and defense against enemies.

4. Selah
A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude, inviting the reader to meditate on the preceding words.
Teaching Points
God's Presence
Recognize that God is always with us, providing comfort and strength in times of trouble.

God's Protection
Trust in God as our fortress, knowing that He is our ultimate defense against spiritual and physical threats.

Covenant Faithfulness
Reflect on God's faithfulness to His covenant with Jacob and how it extends to us through Christ.

Meditative Pause
Take time to pause and reflect on God's power and protection in your life, allowing these truths to deepen your faith.Verse 11. - The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (see the comment on ver. 7).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

of Hosts
צְבָא֣וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

is with us;
עִמָּ֑נוּ (‘im·mā·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

the God
אֱלֹהֵ֖י (’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of Jacob
יַעֲקֹ֣ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

is our fortress.
מִשְׂגָּֽב־ (miś·gāḇ-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4869: A secure height, retreat, stronghold

Selah
סֶֽלָה׃ (se·lāh)
Interjection
Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause


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