Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Therefore we will not be afraid, even if the earth is shaken from its place, and even if the mountains are thrown into the middle of the sea.
The writer is declaring that with God as their refuge, they won't be afraid even if the most catastrophic and unimaginable disasters happen to the world around them.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 46 was written by the sons of Korah, likely during a time of national crisis in ancient Israel, such as the Assyrian invasion under Sennacherib around 701 BC, when Jerusalem faced imminent destruction. This psalm portrays God as a mighty fortress and protector amid chaos, drawing from Israel's history of facing enemies and natural disasters to emphasize unwavering trust in divine intervention. It reflects the cultural context of a people who relied on God for deliverance in an unstable world.
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