Psalms 46:9
Psalms 46:9 in Multiple Translations
He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire.
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; He breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; He burneth the chariots in the fire.
He puts an end to wars over all the earth; by him the bow is broken, and the spear cut in two, and the carriage burned in the fire.
He stops wars all over the world. He smashes the bow; he breaks the spear; he sets shields on fire.
He maketh warres to cease vnto the endes of the world: he breaketh the bowe and cutteth the speare, and burneth the chariots with fire.
Causing wars to cease, Unto the end of the earth, the bow he shivereth, And the spear He hath cut asunder, Chariots he doth burn with fire.
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth. He breaks the bow, and shatters the spear. He burns the chariots in the fire.
He maketh wars to cease to the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear asunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
God shall reign over the nations: God sitteth on his holy throne.
He stops wars all over the world; he breaks bows and arrows; he destroys spears; he burns up shields.
He stops wars all over the world. It’s like he breaks all the things that people use to fight with, like their spears and bows, and it’s like he burns all the shields with fire.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 46:9
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Psalms 46:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְֽכוּ
חֲ֭זוּ
מִפְעֲל֣וֹת
יְהוָ֑ה
אֲשֶׁר
שָׂ֖ם
שַׁמּ֣וֹת
בָּ/אָֽרֶץ
לְֽכוּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
חֲ֭זוּ
châzâh
H2372
to see
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
מִפְעֲל֣וֹת
miphʻâl
H4659
work
N-mp
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
שָׂ֖ם
sûwm
H7760
to set
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
שַׁמּ֣וֹת
shammâh
H8047
horror
N-fp
בָּ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 46:9
לְֽכוּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
חֲ֭זוּ
châzâh
H2372
"to see"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
Chazah means to see or perceive, and can also mean to have a vision or prophesy. It is used to describe seeing something with your eyes or in your mind.
Definition: 1) to see, perceive, look, behold, prophesy, provide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to see, behold 1a2) to see as a seer in the ecstatic state 1a3) to see, perceive 1a3a) with the intelligence 1a3b) to see (by experience) 1a3c) to provide Aramaic equivalent: cha.zah (חֲזָה "to see" H2370)
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: behold, look, prophesy, provide, see. See also: Exodus 18:21; Proverbs 24:32; Psalms 11:4.
מִפְעֲל֣וֹת
miphʻâl
H4659
"work"
N-mp
This word means a deed or an action, often a great work. In the Bible, it is used to describe the mighty acts of God. The book of Psalms celebrates the deeds of the Lord.
Definition: work, thing made
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: work. See also: Psalms 46:9; Psalms 66:5; Proverbs 8:22.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
שָׂ֖ם
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
שַׁמּ֣וֹת
shammâh
H8047
"horror"
N-fp
Shammâh refers to a state of horror or ruin, often describing a waste or desolate land. It can also mean consternation or appalment, and is used in the Bible to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.
Definition: : destroyed/waste 1) waste, horror, appalment 1a) a waste (of land, city, etc) 1b) appalment, horror Also means: sham.mah (שַׁמָּה ": appalled" H8047H)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: astonishment, desolate(-ion), waste, wonderful thing. See also: Deuteronomy 28:37; Jeremiah 29:18; Psalms 46:9.
בָּ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 46:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 46:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 46:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 46:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 46:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 46:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 46:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 46:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 46:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 46:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 46:9
- Sermons on Psalms 46:9
Context — God Is Our Refuge and Strength
7The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
8Come, see the works of the LORD, who brings devastation upon the earth.
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. SelahCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 2:4 | Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war. |
| 2 | Micah 4:3–4 | Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war. And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken. |
| 3 | Micah 5:10 | “In that day,” declares the LORD, “I will remove your horses from among you and wreck your chariots. |
| 4 | Isaiah 60:18 | No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise. |
| 5 | Joshua 11:9 | Joshua treated them as the LORD had told him; he hamstrung their horses and burned up their chariots. |
| 6 | Isaiah 11:9 | They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the sea is full of water. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 2:4 | The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble are equipped with strength. |
| 8 | Psalms 76:3–6 | There He shattered the flaming arrows, the shield and sword and weapons of war. Selah You are resplendent with light, more majestic than mountains filled with game. The valiant lie plundered; they sleep their last sleep. No men of might could lift a hand. At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both horse and rider lie stunned. |
| 9 | Joshua 11:6 | Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for by this time tomorrow I will deliver all of them slain before Israel. You are to hamstring their horses and burn up their chariots.” |
| 10 | Ezekiel 39:3 | Then I will strike the bow from your left hand and dash down the arrows from your right hand. |
Psalms 46:9 Summary
[This verse, Psalms 46:9, tells us that God is the one who brings an end to war and conflict, and that He is the ultimate protector and defender of His people. He breaks the instruments of war, such as the bow and spear, and burns the shields in the fire, showing that He is the one who ultimately brings peace and victory, as also seen in Isaiah 2:4. This means that we can trust in God, rather than in human strength or abilities, to bring peace to our lives and to the world, as supported by Proverbs 21:31 and Romans 15:33. By trusting in God's power and protection, we can experience His peace, even in the midst of conflict and uncertainty.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to make wars cease throughout the earth?
This means that God is the ultimate authority over all conflict and strife, and He has the power to bring peace to the world, as seen in Psalms 46:9, where He breaks the instruments of war, and also in Isaiah 2:4, where it is prophesied that God will bring an end to war.
Why does God break the bow and shatter the spear?
God breaks the bow and shatters the spear to demonstrate His power over the instruments of war, showing that He is the one who ultimately brings peace and victory, as seen in Psalms 46:9 and supported by Proverbs 21:31, which states that the horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord.
What is the significance of burning the shields in the fire?
Burning the shields in the fire symbolizes the complete destruction of the tools of war, signifying that God is the ultimate protector and defender, and that our trust should be in Him, not in human instruments of war, as seen in Psalms 46:9 and Deuteronomy 20:4, where God promises to fight for His people.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that God is still the same powerful and loving God who desires to bring peace to our lives and to the world, and that we should trust in Him, not in human strength or instruments of war, as seen in Psalms 46:9 and supported by Romans 15:33, which blesses God as the God of peace.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am trusting in my own strength or abilities, rather than in God's power and protection?
- How can I apply the truth of God's power to bring peace to my own life and circumstances, and to the world around me?
- What are some ways that I can be a vessel for God's peace in a world filled with conflict and strife?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's power and protection, rather than in human instruments of war or strength?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 46:9
He maketh wars to cease unto the ends of the earth,.... As at the birth of Christ, the Prince of peace, in the times of Augustus Caesar, when there was a general peace in the world, though it did not
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 46:9
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 46:9
He hath ended our wars, and settled us in a firm and well-grounded peace. The end of the earth, or of this land, to wit, of Israel; from one end of it to the other. He speaks of the bows, and spears, and chariots of their enemies; for he preserved those which belonged to his people.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 46:9
Psalms 46:9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.Ver. 9. He maketh wars to cease] As the Lord putteth the sword in commission, bathing it in heaven; so he can quiet it, and command it up at his pleasure. He did so when Sisera was slain, and when Sennacherib. The Church hath her halcyons. He breaketh the bow, &c.] "No weapon formed against thee shall prosper," Isaiah 54:17. The Spanish Armada was set forth with infinite labour and expense; but soon dispersed and defeated. He burneth the chariots] In quibus instrumenta bellica vel victualia pro militibus circumgestant, saith Aben Ezra, i.e. their carriages for ammunition and provisions.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 46:9
(9) He maketh.—Comp. Virg. Æn., 3:560.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 46:9
Verse 9. He maketh wars to cease] By the death of Cambyses, and setting Darius, son of Hystaspes, upon the Persian throne, he has tranquillized the whole empire. That same God who for our unfaithfulness has delivered us into the hands of our enemies, and subjected us to a long and grievous captivity and affliction, has now turned our captivity, and raised us up the most powerful friends and protectors in the very place in which we have been enduring so great a fight of afflictions. He breaketh the bow] He has rendered useless all the implements of war; and so profound and secure is the general tranquillity, that the bow may be safely broken, the spear snapped asunder, and the chariot burnt in the fire.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 46:9
9. The destruction of the Assyrians is an earnest of that final abolition of war which Jehovah will one day bring about, destroying the weapons of war, or burning them in a vast pyre upon the battlefield, as Isaiah predicted (Psalms 9:5, R.V.). Cp. Isaiah 2:4 (= Micah 4:3); Zechariah 9:10. the chariot] R.V. the chariots. The word however is nowhere used of war chariots, and must rather mean baggage-wagons (cp. 1 Samuel 17:20; 1 Samuel 26:7). Perhaps, as Baethgen proposes, the word should be vocalised ‘agîlôth instead of ‘agâlôth, and rendered as in LXX and Targ., shields.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 46:9
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth - Either in all the land, or in all the world. The overthrow of the Assyrian army would probably put an end to all the wars then raging in the world.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 46:9
9. Burneth the chariot in the fire—This, according to Ezekiel 39:9-10, would mean that the chariots should serve as common fuel for the inhabitants.
Sermons on Psalms 46:9
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Standing Firm in Unsettling Times by Skip Heitzig | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the recent events that have taken place and compares them to a movie trailer, a preview of what is to come. He divides the psalm into three |
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Therefore Pray by Don McClure | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the marvel of God's plan and the importance of having a deep relationship with Him. The sermon begins by discussing the desire for an exchan |
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Your Battle Is the Lord’s (See 2 Chronicles 20:15) by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that the battles we face are ultimately the Lord's, not ours. He draws from 2 Chronicles 20, where King Jehoshaphat and his people seek God in the face o |
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Leave the Battle in God's Hands by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of leaving our battles in God's hands, reminding us that He is the one who makes wars cease, as stated in Psalms 46:9. He explains that th |
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Jesus Above All by R.G. Lee | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his experience of attending a gathering where they listened to a recording of a singer who had been dead for 30 years. He mentions that duri |
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The Millennium - What? Where? When? How? Who? by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the hunger and thirst for God that will characterize the future. He mentions specific instances where he has witnessed this hunger, such as in |
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Rome or Zion? by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of witnessing the slaughter of a pig and a lamb side by side. This experience taught the speaker about the importance of tr |