Psalms 46:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Title.. Song. Hebrew. shir. One of the "Songs" referred to in Isaiah 38:20 (though not the same word). See App-65. Doubtless Hezekiah's during Sennacherib's siege. No other period of Israel's history suits it. Not celebrating. victorious campaign, but. successful defense. See notes below. Psa 46:47, Psa 46:48. Trilogy referring to the same event. See note on "Selah", Psalms 46:11.

our refuge. Figure of speech Cycloides (App-6), because repeated in Psalms 46:7 and Psalms 46:11. See Structure above.

refuge: to which one flees. Hebrew. hasah. App-69. Not the same word as verses: Psalms 46:7; Psalms 46:11.

very present. found (near); masculine refers to God (help is feminine)

Psalms 46:1

1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.