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Psalms 46:6

Psalms 46:6
The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The Heathen raged,.... As they did at Christ's first coming, against him, his Gospel, and people; and which continued during the three first centuries; and then the Pagan kingdoms belonging to the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The heathen raged - The nations were in commotion, or were agitated like the waves of the sea. This language would well describe the consternation of the nations when the Assyrians went forth to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 46:6-11

These verses give glory to God both as King of nations and as King of saints.

I. As King of nations, ruling the world by his power and providence, and overruling all the affairs of the children of men…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The heathen raged Or, the nations roared; a word commonly used of the tumultuous noise of a multitude or an army (Psa 83:2; Isa 17:12). The same words (roared … were moved), which were used in Psa…