Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” New Living Translation “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” English Standard Version “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Berean Standard Bible “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” King James Bible Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. New King James Version Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! New American Standard Bible “Stop striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted on the earth.” NASB 1995 “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” NASB 1977 “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Legacy Standard Bible “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Amplified Bible “Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth.” Christian Standard Bible “Stop fighting, and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Stop your fighting—and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.” American Standard Version Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Contemporary English Version Our God says, "Calm down, and learn that I am God! All nations on earth will honor me." English Revised Version Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let go [of your concerns]! Then you will know that I am God. I rule the nations. I rule the earth. Good News Translation "Stop fighting," he says, "and know that I am God, supreme among the nations, supreme over the world." International Standard Version Be in awe and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted throughout the earth. Majority Standard Bible ?Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.? NET Bible He says, "Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!" New Heart English Bible "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth." Webster's Bible Translation Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. World English Bible “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDesist, and know that I [am] God, "" I am exalted among nations, "" I am exalted in the earth. Young's Literal Translation Desist, and know that I am God, I am exalted among nations, I am exalted in the earth. Smith's Literal Translation Desist, and know that I am God: I will be exalted in the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe still and see that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible “Be still and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.” New Revised Standard Version “Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleRepent, and know that I am God; I am exalted among the heathen and I am exalted in the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Return and know that I AM GOD. I am exalted among the nations and I am exalted in the Earth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let be, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God is Our Refuge and Strength…9He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire. 10“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” 11The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah… Cross References Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Isaiah 2:11 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. Isaiah 30:15 For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 43:11-13 I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me. / I alone decreed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. So you are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God. / Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?” Isaiah 45:22 Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. Isaiah 52:10 The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God. Zechariah 2:13 Be silent before the LORD, all people, for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling.” Habakkuk 2:20 But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him. 1 Samuel 12:16 Now, therefore, present yourselves and see this great thing that the LORD will do before your eyes. 2 Chronicles 20:17 You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” Job 37:14 Listen to this, O Job; stand still and consider the wonders of God. Lamentations 3:26 It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Mark 4:39 Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. Treasury of Scripture Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Be still Habakkuk 2:20 But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him. Zechariah 2:13 Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation. know Psalm 83:18 That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth. Psalm 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Exodus 18:11 Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them. I will be Psalm 21:13 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power. Psalm 57:5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth. 1 Chronicles 29:11 Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. Jump to Previous Cease Desist Earth Exalted Heathen Honoured Lifted Nations Peace StrivingJump to Next Cease Desist Earth Exalted Heathen Honoured Lifted Nations Peace StrivingPsalm 46 1. The confidence which the church has in God8. An exhortation to behold it Be still and know that I am God; This phrase calls for a cessation of striving and a recognition of God's sovereignty. In the context of ancient Israel, this would have been a call to trust in God's power rather than relying on military might or alliances. The Hebrew word for "be still" can also mean "cease" or "stop," suggesting a pause in human effort to acknowledge divine authority. This echoes the command in Exodus 14:14, where Moses tells the Israelites, "The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." It is a reminder of God's presence and control over all circumstances, encouraging believers to trust in His plan and timing. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, emphasizing His sovereignty and power over all creation. 2. Nations Represents the various peoples and countries of the world, highlighting the universal scope of God's dominion. 3. Earth The physical realm where God's glory and power are to be recognized and exalted. Teaching Points Understanding God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of all circumstances, and His plans will be fulfilled regardless of human actions. Practicing Stillness In a world filled with noise and chaos, intentionally create moments of quiet to focus on God's presence and power. Trusting in God's Exaltation Have confidence that God will be glorified among all nations and throughout the earth, regardless of current events. Responding to Anxiety with Faith When faced with fear or uncertainty, remember to be still and trust in God's promises and His ultimate authority. Living with Eternal Perspective Keep in mind that God's purposes extend beyond our immediate situations, and His glory will be revealed in His timing.(10) I am God.--The introduction of the Divine Protector Himself speaking just before the refrain is a fine touch of art.Verse 10. - Be still, and know that I am God (comp. Exodus 14:13, 14; 2 Chronicles 20:17; Isaiah 30:15). As a general rule, God requires man to cooperate with him. "We are fellow-workers with God." "Aide-toi, le ecel t'aidera." But there are occasions when man must stand aloof, and all must be left to the almighty Disposer of all things. The invasion of Sennacherib was such an occasion. Human effort could not but be futile; and unless God gave deliver-ante in some strange and extraordinary way, there was no hope of escape: Judaea must cease to exist as an independent country. I will be exalted among the heathen. When a deliverance was plainly miraculous, the God of Israel got him special honour among the neighbouring heathen nations, who could not gainsay the fact that there had been a supernatural interposition (comp. Exodus 14:4, 17, 18). I will be exalted in the earth. Exaltation among the neighbouring heathen had an effect upon a still wider circle (comp. 2 Chronicles 32:23, "And many brought gifts to Hezekiah, King of Judah, and he was magnified in the eyes of all heathen henceforth"). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Be stillהַרְפּ֣וּ (har·pū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7503: Sink, relax and know וּ֭דְעוּ (ū·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אָנֹכִ֣י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I am God; אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative I will be exalted אָר֥וּם (’ā·rūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise among the nations, בַּ֝גּוֹיִ֗ם (bag·gō·w·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts I will be exalted אָר֥וּם (’ā·rūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise over the earth.” בָּאָֽרֶץ׃ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Psalm 46:10 NIVPsalm 46:10 NLT Psalm 46:10 ESV Psalm 46:10 NASB Psalm 46:10 KJV Psalm 46:10 BibleApps.com Psalm 46:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 46:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 46:10 French Bible Psalm 46:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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