What Does 'Be Still' Mean in Psalm 46:10?

Jul 02,2025 00:00

What Does 'Be Still' Mean in Psalm 46:10?

Psalm 46:10 commands, “Be still, and know that I am God.” The Hebrew verb רָפָה (raphah) means to cease striving or to let go of resistance.

1. Ceasing Activity

“Be still” calls us to stop our frantic efforts—political, emotional, or personal—and rest in God’s sovereignty.

2. Cultivating Awareness

“Know that I am God” shifts focus from circumstances to divine identity. Stillness opens the space to recognize God’s power and presence.

Practical Steps

  • Pause daily—turn off distractions for a few minutes of quiet.
  • Repeat the verse as a mantra, inviting God’s presence into anxious moments.
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