Psa 46:4, 48:2 | JFB | STEP | 4. God's favor is denoted by a river (compare ; ; ). city of God, the holy place-- His earthly residence, Jerusalem and the temple (compare ; ; 20:2; 48:2, &c.). God's favor, like a river whose waters are conducted in channels, is distributed to all parts of His Church. most High-- denoting His supremacy ( ).

‏ Psalms 46:4

4. God's favor is denoted by a river (compare Psa 36:8; Zec 14:8; Re 22:1).

city of God, the holy place--His earthly residence, Jerusalem and the temple (compare Psa 2:6; 3:4; 20:2; 48:2, &c.). God's favor, like a river whose waters are conducted in channels, is distributed to all parts of His Church.

most High--denoting His supremacy (Psa 17:2).

‏ Psalms 48:2

2-3. situation--literally, "elevation."

joy of, &c.--source of joy.

sides of the north--poetically for eminent, lofty, distinguished, as the ancients believed the north to be the highest part of the earth (compare Is 14:13).