the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
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THE MESSAGE
Psalms 46:2
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Therefore we will not be afraid,though the earth tremblesand the mountains toppleinto the depths of the seas,
Therefore will we not be afraid, though the eretz changes, Though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas;
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
So we will not be afraid even if the earth shakes, or the mountains fall into the sea,
For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains be shaken and slip into the heart of the seas,
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth shakes And the mountains slip into the heart of the sea;
Therefore will we not be afraid, though the earth changes, Though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas;
Therefore will not we feare, though the earth be moued, and though the mountaines fall into the middes of the sea.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should changeAnd though the mountains shake into the heart of the sea;
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,
And so, we won't be afraid! Let the earth tremble and the mountains tumble into the deepest sea.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore will we not fear though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the heart of the seas;
So we are not afraid when the earth quakes and the mountains fall into the sea.
Thou hast been with us always; therefore will we not fear when the earth quakes and mountains are shaken into the heart of the sea,
So we will not be afraid, even if the earth is shaken and mountains fall into the ocean depths;
Therefore we will not fear though the earth change, and though the mountains totter into the midst of the sea,
On account of this we will not fear when the earth changes and when mountains are slipping into the heart of the seas.
Therfore wil we not feare, though the earth fell, and though the hilles were caried in to the myddest of the see.
Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, And though the mountains be shaken into the heart of the seas;
For this cause we will have no fear, even though the earth is changed, and though the mountains are moved in the heart of the sea;
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therfore will not we feare, though the earth be remoued: and though the mountaines be caried into the midst of the sea.
Therfore we wyll not feare though the earth be transposed: and though the hilles rushe into the middest of the sea.
Therefore will we not fear when the earth is troubled, and the mountains are removed into the depths of the seas.
Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, and though the mountains be moved in the heart of the seas;
Therfor we schulen not drede, while the erthe schal be troblid; and the hillis schulen be borun ouer in to the herte of the see.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth changes, And though the mountains shake into the heart of the seas;
Therefore will we not fear, though the earth shall be removed, and though the mountains shall be carried into the midst of the sea;
Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.
So we will not be afraid, even if the earth is shaken and the mountains fall into the center of the sea,
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
For this cause, will we not fear, Though the earth showeth change, Or the mountains slip into the heart of the seas:
(45-3) Therefore we will not fear, when the earth shall be troubled; and the mountains shall be removed into the heart of the sea.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
Therefore we fear not in the changing of earth, And in the slipping of mountains Into the heart of the seas.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea;
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
will: Psalms 23:4, Psalms 27:3, Matthew 8:24-26, Hebrews 13:6
though: Genesis 7:11, Genesis 7:12, Luke 21:9-11, Luke 21:25-28, Luke 21:33, 2 Peter 3:10-14
mountains: Matthew 21:21
midst of the sea: Heb. heart of the seas
Reciprocal: Genesis 7:16 - the Genesis 7:19 - and all the high hills Genesis 26:24 - fear Numbers 14:9 - the Lord Deuteronomy 7:18 - shalt not Deuteronomy 32:22 - foundations 1 Samuel 23:17 - shall not 2 Kings 18:5 - trusted Job 9:5 - removeth Psalms 3:6 - I will Psalms 18:7 - foundations Psalms 18:18 - but Psalms 27:1 - of whom Psalms 29:9 - in his temple Psalms 34:4 - from Psalms 49:5 - Wherefore Psalms 56:4 - in God I have Psalms 91:5 - Thou Proverbs 28:1 - the righteous Isaiah 8:14 - he shall be Isaiah 24:18 - the foundations Isaiah 41:10 - Fear Isaiah 54:10 - the mountains Jeremiah 50:42 - their voice Acts 23:11 - the Lord Romans 8:28 - we know
Cross-References
After all these things, this word of God came to Abram in a vision: "Don't be afraid, Abram. I'm your shield. Your reward will be grand!"
God said to Abram, "Know this: your descendants will live as outsiders in a land not theirs; they'll be enslaved and beaten down for 400 years. Then I'll punish their slave masters; your offspring will march out of there loaded with plunder. But not you; you'll have a long and full life and die a good and peaceful death. Not until the fourth generation will your descendants return here; sin is still a thriving business among the Amorites."
After all this, God tested Abraham. God said, "Abraham!" "Yes?" answered Abraham. "I'm listening."
Just then an angel of God called to him out of Heaven, "Abraham! Abraham!" "Yes, I'm listening."
God said, "I am the God of your father. Don't be afraid of going down to Egypt. I'm going to make you a great nation there. I'll go with you down to Egypt; I'll also bring you back here. And when you die, Joseph will be with you; with his own hand he'll close your eyes."
Zebulun's sons: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.
These are the sons that Leah bore to Jacob in Paddan Aram. There was also his daughter Dinah. Altogether, sons and daughters, they numbered thirty-three.
By now Balaam realized that God wanted to bless Israel. So he didn't work in any sorcery as he had done earlier. He turned and looked out over the wilderness. As Balaam looked, he saw Israel camped tribe by tribe. The Spirit of God came on him, and he spoke his oracle-message: Decree of Balaam son of Beor, yes, decree of a man with 20/20 vision; Decree of a man who hears God speak, who sees what The Strong God shows him, Who falls on his face in worship, who sees what's really going on. What beautiful tents, Jacob, oh, your homes, Israel! Like valleys stretching out in the distance, like gardens planted by rivers, Like sweet herbs planted by the gardener God , like red cedars by pools and springs, Their buckets will brim with water, their seed will spread life everywhere. Their king will tower over Agag and his ilk, their kingdom surpassingly majestic. God brought them out of Egypt, rampaging like a wild ox, Gulping enemies like morsels of meat, crushing their bones, snapping their arrows. Israel crouches like a lion and naps, king-of-the-beasts—who dares disturb him? Whoever blesses you is blessed, whoever curses you is cursed. Balak lost his temper with Balaam. He shook his fist. He said to Balaam: "I got you in here to curse my enemies and what have you done? Blessed them! Blessed them three times! Get out of here! Go home! I told you I would pay you well, but you're getting nothing. You can blame God ." Balaam said to Balak, "Didn't I tell you up front when you sent your emissaries, ‘Even if Balak gave me his palace stuffed with silver and gold, I couldn't do anything on my own, whether good or bad, that went against God 's command'? I'm leaving for home and my people, but I warn you of what this people will do to your people in the days to come." Then he spoke his oracle-message: Decree of Balaam son of Beor, decree of the man with 20/20 vision, Decree of the man who hears godly speech, who knows what's going on with the High God, Who sees what The Strong God reveals, who bows in worship and sees what's real. I see him, but not right now, I perceive him, but not right here; A star rises from Jacob a scepter from Israel, Crushing the heads of Moab, the skulls of all the noisy windbags; I see Edom sold off at auction, enemy Seir marked down at the flea market, while Israel walks off with the trophies. A ruler is coming from Jacob who'll destroy what's left in the city. Then Balaam spotted Amalek and delivered an oracle-message. He said, Amalek, you're in first place among nations right now, but you're going to come in last, ruined. He saw the Kenites and delivered his oracle-message to them: Your home is in a nice secure place, like a nest high on the face of a cliff. Still, you Kenites will look stupid when Asshur takes you prisoner. Balaam spoke his final oracle-message: Doom! Who stands a chance when God starts in? Sea-Peoples, raiders from across the sea, will harass Asshur and Eber, But they'll also come to nothing, just like all the rest. Balaam got up and went home. Balak also went on his way.
Then God called out, "Samuel, Samuel!" Samuel answered, "Yes? I'm here." Then he ran to Eli saying, "I heard you call. Here I am." Eli said, "I didn't call you. Go back to bed." And so he did.
Then God came and stood before him exactly as before, calling out, "Samuel! Samuel!" Samuel answered, "Speak. I'm your servant, ready to listen."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Therefore will not we fear,...., The consideration of the Lord's being the refuge, strength, and help of his people, in all times of trouble and distress, has a great influence on their faith and confidence, and makes them intrepid and fearless in the midst of the greatest dangers: nor indeed have they any reason to be afraid of men or devils, since the Lord is on their side; nor should they indulge a slavish fear on any account whatever;
though the earth be removed; or "changed" u, as to its position or fruitfulness; or whatever changes, vicissitudes, and revolutions may be in the kingdoms, nations, and among the inhabitants of the earth, through wars and desolations made thereby;
and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; so the destruction of kingdoms, empires, and cities, is expressed by a like phrase; as of Babylon, Jeremiah 51:25; and of the Roman and Pagan empire, Revelation 6:12, and of the city of Rome, Revelation 8:8.
u בהמיר "cum mutabit", Pagninus; "etiamsi permutarit", Vatalbulus; "si commutaret", Junius Tremellius, Piscator so Ainsworth.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Therefore will not we fear - Our confidence in God shall be unshaken and abiding. Having Him for our refuge and strength Psalms 46:1, we can have nothing to fear. Compare Psalms 56:3.
Though the earth be removed - literally, “in the changing of the earth;” that is, though the earth should be changed. This may either mean, Though the earth should change its place or its very structure in these convulsions; or, though it should perish altogether. Compare Psalms 102:26. The idea is, that they would not be afraid, though the convulsions then occurring in the world should be continued, and should be extended so far as to destroy the very earth itself. God would remain their friend and protector, and they would have nothing to fear.
And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea - Margin, as in Hebrew, “into the heart of the seas.” This may either be understood literally, as implying that they would “not” be afraid though the mountains, the most fixed and firm things of earth, should be uprooted and sunk in the ocean - implying that nothing earthly was stable; or, the mountains here may be referred to as emblems of that which seemed to be most settled and established on earth - the kingdoms of the world. The idea is, that in any convulsion - any change - any threatened danger - they would place confidence in God, who ruled over all, and who could not change. It will be seen at once that this entire description of trust and confidence in God is applicable to the time of Hezekiah, and to the feelings which he manifested when the land was invaded by the hosts of Sennacherib, and when wars and commotions were abroad among the kingdoms of the earth. See the introduction to the psalm. It was, also, eminently suited to console the mind in the circumstances to which Luther so often applied the psalm - the agitations, convulsions, wars, dangers in Europe, in the time of the Reformation. It is suited to any time of trouble, when commotions and revolutions are occurring in the earth, and when everything sacred, true, and valuable seems to be in danger.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Psalms 46:2. Therefore will not we fear — Let what commotions will take place in the earth, we will trust in the all-powerful arm of God. Probably the earthquake referred to, here means political commotions, such as those mentioned under the title; and by mountains, kings or secular states may be intended.
