{"collection":"Bible & Christianity","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/bib/cmt/wesley/psa046.htm","path":"bib/cmt/wesley/psa046.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/bib/cmt/wesley/psa046.htm","text":"Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65]\n \nPsalms 46:2\n \npsa 46:2\nThough - Though there should be nothing but confusion, and desolations round about us: which are often expressed by such metaphors. \nPsalms 46:4\n \npsa 46:4\nA river - This may design the gracious presence, and blessing of the Lord, which is frequently described under the name of waters. Make glad - Shall not barely preserve it from danger, but give great occasion for rejoicing and thanksgiving. The city - Jerusalem, the place where God's holy tabernacle is settled. \nPsalms 46:7\n \npsa 46:7\nRaged - Against God, and against his people. Uttered - He spake to them in his wrath. The earth - The inhabitants of the earth were consumed. \nPsalms 46:8\n \npsa 46:8\nDesolations - Among those who were vexatious to God's people. \nPsalms 46:9\n \npsa 46:9\nTo cease - He hath settled as in a firm and well - grounded peace. The land - Of Israel: from one end of it to the other. The bow - The bows and spears, and chariots of their enemies. \nPsalms 46:11\n \npsa 46:11\nBe still - Stir no more against my people. God - The only true and almighty God; your gods are but dumb and impotent idols. Exalted - I will make myself glorious by my great and wonderful works.","title":"Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible: Psalms: Psalms Chapter 46","type":"page"}