Psalm 46:7
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
The LORD 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; our refuge is the God of Jacob. 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. Pause.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God is Our Refuge and Strength
6Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice. 7The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah 8Come, see the works of the LORD, who brings devastation upon the earth.…

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 12:6
Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”

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.”

Jeremiah 20:11
But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten.

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 32:7-8
“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

2 Samuel 22:32-33
For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? / God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear.

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

Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).

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?”

1 John 4:4
You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Lord

Psalm 45:11
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

Numbers 14:9
Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.

2 Chronicles 13:12
And, behold, God himself is with us for our captain, and his priests with sounding trumpets to cry alarm against you. O children of Israel, fight ye not against the LORD God of your fathers; for ye shall not prosper.

our refuge [heb.

Psalm 9:9
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

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The LORD of Hosts
The phrase "The LORD of Hosts" is a powerful title for God, emphasizing His supreme command over all heavenly and earthly armies. The Hebrew term "Yahweh Sabaoth" conveys God's sovereignty and omnipotence. Historically, this title reassured Israel of God's protection and strength, especially in times of war or national crisis. It reminds believers today of God's ultimate authority and His ability to marshal all forces for His divine purposes.

is with us
This phrase underscores the intimate presence of God among His people. The Hebrew word "Immanuel," meaning "God with us," echoes this sentiment. Throughout Scripture, God's presence is a source of comfort and strength, from the tabernacle in the wilderness to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers. This assurance of God's presence provides peace and courage, knowing that we are never alone in our struggles.

The God of Jacob
Referring to "The God of Jacob" connects the present to the patriarchal past, highlighting God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. Jacob, later named Israel, represents the nation and God's enduring relationship with His chosen people. This phrase reassures believers of God's unchanging nature and His commitment to fulfill His promises, just as He did for Jacob and his descendants.

is our fortress
The imagery of a fortress conveys strength, protection, and refuge. In ancient times, a fortress was a place of safety against enemies. The Hebrew word "misgav" suggests a high, secure place. This metaphor illustrates God's role as a protector and a safe haven for His people. In a world of uncertainty and danger, God is depicted as an unassailable stronghold, offering security and peace to those who trust in Him.

(7) Lord of hosts.--See Note on Psalm 24:10.

Refuge.--Rightly in the margin with idea of height, as giving security.

Verse 7. - The Lord of hosts is with us (comp. 2 Chronicles 15:2; 2 Chronicles 20:17; Isaiah 8:8, 10). This is the ground of assurance. Our God, Jehovah, is "the Lord of hosts" - one who has countless angels at his command (2 Kings 6:16, 17; Psalm 68:17; Matthew 26:53). And he is "with us" - on our side, ready to help. The God of Jacob is our Refuge; i.e. our covenant God, the God who entered into covenant with our fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

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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