Psalm 91:1-2 in Context
Psalm 91:1-2 read in its full chapter context. See the verses before and after, plus historical setting and flow of thought.
"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust."
— Psalm 91:1-2 (KJV)
Where This Verse Sits
Psalm 91:1-2 appears in Psalms chapter 91, verse 1. This psalm's authorship is debated—Jewish tradition attributes it to Moses. The 'secret place' (Hebrew 'seter') refers to the innermost part of the tabernacle, where God's presence dwelt. Four names for God appear in verses 1-2 alone (Most High, Almighty, LORD, God), each emphasizing a different aspect of His protective character.
The Verse Itself
"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust."
— Psalm 91:1-2 (KJV)
Flow of the Passage
To grasp Psalm 91:1-2 fully, read it inside the surrounding paragraph. The verses before set up the argument, and the verses after show its outworking. Psalms 91 as a whole carries forward the theme of protection, and this single verse is one beat in that larger movement.
This psalm describes the security of those who make God their dwelling place. The 'secret place' refers to intimate fellowship with God, where we find His protective covering.
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