Meaning of key verses in Psalm 46
Psalm 46:10
Psalm 46 describes a world in turmoil: mountains shaking, seas roaring, and nations in uproar. In the middle of it all, God speaks: "Be still, and know that I am God." The Hebrew for "be still" means to stop, let go, or cease striving. It is first a command to the warring nations to lay down their weapons, and also an invitation to God's people to stop panicking and trust him. Knowing that he is God brings calm, because he rules over all the chaos. The verse ends with confidence that God will be exalted in all the earth, whatever happens around us.
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