Psa 46:4-5 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 46:4-6: 46:4-6 The strong city where God dwells protects its inhabitants. They enjoy the river flowing inside the city. This river contrasts with the turbulent waters (the powers of the nations) outside the city. 46:4 Like the streams flowing through Eden, this river brings the water of life, restoration, and healing (36:8-9 ; see Gen 2:10 ; Ezek 47 ; Rev 22:2 ).

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‏ Psalms 46:4-5

Summary for Ps 46:4-6: 46:4-6 ^a The strong city where God dwells protects its inhabitants. They enjoy the river flowing inside the city. This river contrasts with the turbulent waters (the powers of the nations) outside the city. 46:4 ^b Like the streams flowing through Eden, this river brings the water of life, restoration, and healing (36:8-9 ^c; see Gen 2:10 ^d; Ezek 47 ^e; Rev 22:2 ^f).
46:5 ^g From the very break of day: In the ancient Near East, enemies attacked cities during the day; even during the most dangerous times, the Lord will protect the place where his name dwells.