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Psalms 46:5

Psalms 46:5
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

God is in the midst of her,.... The church and people of God; not merely by his essence, power, and providence, as he is in the midst of the world; but by his gracious presence, and which always…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 46:1-5

The psalmist here teaches us by his own example.

I. To triumph in God, and his relation to us and presence with us, especially when we have had some fresh experiences of his appearing in our behalf…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

God is in the midst of her Cp. Isa 12:6; and Mic 3:11, where we learn how this watchword was abused by those who saw in the Presence of God a pledge of protection but no call to holiness.

she shall…