Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Upon Alamoth—most probably denotes the treble, or part sung by female voices, the word meaning "virgins"; and which was sung with some appropriately keyed instrument (compare I Chronicles 15:19-21; see on Psalms 6:1, title). The theme may be stated in LUTHER'S well-known words, "A mighty fortress is our God." The great deliverance (II Kings 19:35; Isaiah 37:36) may have occasioned its composition. (Psalms 46:1-11)
refuge—literally, "a place of trust" (Psalms 2:12).
strength— (Psalms 18:2).
present help—literally, "a help He has been found exceedingly."
trouble—as in Psalms 18:7.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Psalms 46:1:
Numbers 26:11
Psalms 6:1
Psalms 46:1
Psalms 76:1-2
Psalms 87:1
Jeremiah 51:28
Daniel 9:24
Joel 3:16
Zechariah 9:12
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