“The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.”
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.
Church Fathers on Psalms 46:7
1. It is called, “A Psalm, to the end, for the sons of Korah, for things secret.” Secret is it then; but He Himself, who in the place of Calvary was crucified, you know, has rent the veil, Matthew 27:51 that the secrets of the temple might be discovered. Furthermore since the Cross of our Lord was a key, whereby things closed might be opened; let us trust that He will be with us, that these secrets may be revealed. What is said, “To the end,” always ought to be understood of…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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