The affirmation that God of hosts is with the people and the Jacob's God is their refuge establishes the basis of security in covenant relationship. The designation of God as God of hosts emphasizes divine control over cosmic and earthly forces; the armies and powers serve God. The reference to God being with the people suggests intimate divine presence accompanying and protecting the covenant community. The title Jacob's God emphasizes the specific covenant relationship with Israel's ancestor Jacob and invokes the patriarchal promises. The designation of God as refuge reinforces the previous imagery; those in covenant with God possess secure shelter from all threats.

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