Psalm 46:1
Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Word-by-Word Analysis
אֱלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...
כֹּחַ
kôach
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
מִנְחָה
minchâh
a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
צָרָה
tsârâh
tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival:
Key Terms in This Verse
מִנְחָה minchâh
a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
Study H4503 →צָרָה tsârâh
tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival:
Study H6869 →כֹּחַ kôach
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
Study H3581 →אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a supe...
Study H430 →Cross References
The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge.
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and...
Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts!
Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
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