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Psalms 46:2

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea;
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, and though the mountains be moved in the heart of the seas;
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, And though the mountains be shaken into the heart of the seas;
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Therefore will we not fear, though the earth shall be removed, and though the mountains shall be carried into the midst of the sea;
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Therefore will we not fear though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the heart of the seas;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For this cause, will we not fear, Though the earth showeth change, Or the mountains slip into the heart of the seas:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— Therefore we fear not in the changing of earth, And in the slipping of mountains Into the heart of the seas.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Therefore we will not fear, when the earth shall be troubled; and the mountains shall be removed into the heart of the sea.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Therefore will not we feare, though the earth be moued, and though the mountaines fall into the middes of the sea.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Therfore will not we feare, though the earth be remoued: and though the mountaines be caried into the midst of the sea.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Thou hast been with us always; therefore will we not fear when the earth quakes and mountains are shaken into the heart of the sea,
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
— Therefore will we not fear when the earth is troubled, and the mountains are removed into the depths of the seas.
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
— Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Strong's Numbers & Hebrew NamesHebrew Old TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
Therefore x5921
(5921) Complement
עַל
`al
{al}
Properly the same as H5920 used as a preposition (in the singular or plural, often with prefix, or as conjugation with a particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications.
x3651
(3651) Complement
כֵּן
ken
{kane}
From H3559; properly set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjugation) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles).
will not x3808
(3808) Complement
לֹא
lo'
{lo}
lo; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abstract negation); by implication no; often used with other particles.
we fear, 3372
{3372} Prime
יָרֵא
yare'
{yaw-ray'}
A primitive root; to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten.
z8799
<8799> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851)
Mood - Imperfect (See H8811)
Count - 19885
though the earth 776
{0776} Prime
אֶרֶץ
'erets
{eh'-rets}
From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land).
be removed, 4171
{4171} Prime
מוּר
muwr
{moor}
A primitive root; to alter; by implication to barter, to dispose of.
z8687
<8687> Grammar
Stem - Hiphil (See H8818)
Mood - Infinitive (See H8812)
Count - 1162
and though the mountains 2022
{2022} Prime
הַר
har
{har}
A shortened form of H2042; a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively).
be carried 4131
{4131} Prime
מוֹט
mowt
{mote}
A primitive root; to waver; by implication to slip, shake, fall.
z8800
<8800> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851)
Mood - Infinitive (See H8812)
Count - 4888
into the midst 3820
{3820} Prime
לֵב
leb
{labe}
A form of H3824; the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.
of the sea; 3220
{3220} Prime
יָם
yam
{yawm}
From an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article) the Mediterranean; sometimes a large river, or an artificial basin; locally, the west, or (rarely) the south.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Psalms 46:2-3

_ _ The most violent civil commotions are illustrated by the greatest physical commotions.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Psalms 46:1-5.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Psalms 46:2

Though — Though there should be nothing but confusion, and desolations round about us: which are often expressed by such metaphors.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

Psalms 46:2

Therefore will not we (c) fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

(c) That is, we will not be overcome with fear.

Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
will:

Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psalms 27:3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this [will] I [be] confident.
Matthew 8:24-26 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. ... And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
Hebrews 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

though:

Genesis 7:11-12 In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. ... And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights.
Luke 21:9-11 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end [is] not by and by. ... And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
Luke 21:25-28 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; ... And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Luke 21:33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
2 Peter 3:10-14 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. ... Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

mountains:

Matthew 21:21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this [which is done] to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

midst of the sea:
Heb. heart of the seas
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Chain-Reference Bible SearchCross References with Concordance

Gn 7:11. Ps 23:4; 27:3. Mt 8:24; 21:21. Lk 21:9, 25, 33. He 13:6. 2P 3:10.

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