The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. So Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 8:10. The Church's security against the blustering pagan world, when it threatens her, is the truth which dooms the former to destruction-namely, Yahweh is "Immanuel, God with us." Though the name of God most prevalent in the psalms of the sons of Korah is 'Elohiym (H430), yet here YAHWEH (H3068) ("THE LORD") is appropriately used, as the works of God specified are those performed in behalf of Israel, to whom God's covenant relation is marked by 'Yahweh.' The name, the title "Lord of Hosts," reminds us of the infinite resources which He has at command. "God of Jacob" reminds us of His covenant relation to the descendants, literal and spiritual, of Jacob, or Israel, 'the prince with God.' Thus, His love and faithfulness, as well as His power, are engaged for His people against their adversaries.
Our refuge, х misgaab (H4869)] - a different Hebrew term from that in Psalms 46:1 ( machªceh (H4268)). Therefore, translate it: 'our fortress'-literally, high place.
Selah. The pause calls for solemn meditation on the foregoing strophe.