Psalms 46:7-1964 bbe — The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.) Come, see the works of the Lord, the destru…

Psalms 46:7-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.) Come, see the works of the Lord, the destruction which he has made in the earth. He puts an end to wars over all the earth; by him the bow is broken, and the spear cut in two, and the carriage burned in the fire. Be at peace in the knowledge that I am God: I will be lifted up among the nations, I will be honoured through all the earth. The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.)”

Psalms 46:7-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 46, verses 7–1964.

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 46:7-1964.

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Psalms 46:7-1964 reads (BBE): “The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.) Come, see the works of the Lord, the destruction which he has made in the earth. He puts an end to wars over all the earth; by him the bow is broken, and the spear cut in two, and the carriage burned in the fire. Be at peace in the knowledge that I am God: I will be lifted up among the nations, I will be honoured through all the earth. The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.