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my God is the mighty rock where I hide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/94.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/94.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/94.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD is my defence; and my God <i>is</i> the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/94.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the LORD has been my defense, And my God the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/94.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD has been my refuge, And my God the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/94.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the LORD has been my stronghold, And my God the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/94.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the LORD has been my stronghold, And my God the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/94.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Yahweh has been my stronghold, And my God the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/94.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD has become my high tower <i>and</i> defense, And my God the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/94.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD is my refuge; my God is the rock of my protection.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/94.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD is my refuge; my God is the rock of my protection. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/94.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jehovah hath been my high tower, And my God the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/94.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You, LORD God, are my fortress, that mighty rock where I am safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/94.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the LORD hath been my high tower; and my God the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/94.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD has become my stronghold. My God has become my rock of refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/94.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But the LORD defends me; my God protects me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/94.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD is my stronghold, and my God, the rock, is my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/94.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/94.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD will protect me, and my God will shelter me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/94.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD has been my high tower, my God, the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/94.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/94.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But Yahweh has been my high tower, my God, the rock of my refuge. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/94.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH is for a high place to me, "" And my God [is] for a rock—my refuge,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/94.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah is for a high place to me, And my God is for a rock -- my refuge,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/94.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah shall be for a height to me, and my God for the rock of my refuge.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/94.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the Lord is my refuge: and my God the help of my hope. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/94.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 93:22>And the Lord has been made into a refuge for me, and my God into the assistance of my hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/94.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />No, the LORD is my secure height, my God, my rock of refuge, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/94.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/94.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/94.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH has been the Defender to me, the Savior, God, The Mighty One, The Helper!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/94.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But the LORD hath been my high tower, And my God the rock of my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/94.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But the Lord was my refuge; and my God the helper of my hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/94-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=11908" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/94.htm">The LORD Will Not Forget His People</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">But the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">has been</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">my</a> <a href="/hebrew/4869.htm" title="4869: lə·miś·gāḇ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A secure height, retreat, stronghold. From sagab; properly, a cliff; abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge.">stronghold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: wê·lō·hay (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">and my God</a> <a href="/hebrew/6697.htm" title="6697: lə·ṣūr (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Rock, cliff. Or tsur; from tsuwr; properly, a cliff; generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge.">is my rock</a> <a href="/hebrew/4268.htm" title="4268: maḥ·sî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Refuge, shelter. Or machceh; from chacah; a shelter.">of refuge.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></span><br />The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-7.htm">Psalm 62:7</a></span><br />My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Psalm 91:2</a></span><br />I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-31.htm">Psalm 18:31</a></span><br />For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Psalm 59:9</a></span><br />I will keep watch for You, O my strength, because You, O God, are my fortress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16-17</a></span><br />But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. / To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-3.htm">Psalm 71:3</a></span><br />Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-26.htm">Psalm 73:26</a></span><br />My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-14.htm">Psalm 118:14</a></span><br />The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a></span><br />Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Isaiah 26:4</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16</a></span><br />he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-2.htm">2 Samuel 22:2-3</a></span><br />He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the LORD is my defense; and my God is the rock of my refuge.</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/94-10.htm">Psalm 94:10</a></b></br> He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, <i>shall not he know</i>?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1-3</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. The LORD <i>is</i> my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD <i>is</i> the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Psalm 59:9,16,17</a></b></br> <i>Because of</i> his strength will I wait upon thee: for God <i>is</i> my defence… </p><p class="hdg">the rock</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, <i>and</i> my high tower.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16</a></b></br> He shall dwell on high: his place of defence <i>shall be</i> the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters <i>shall be</i> sure.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-18.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/psalms/89-18.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/psalms/93-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/91-9.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/91-9.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/psalms/92-15.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/psalms/91-9.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/62-6.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Tower</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/108-8.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-12.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/psalms/97-9.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/104-18.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/psalms/102-28.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/psalms/102-28.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Tower</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 94</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/94-1.htm">The prophet, calling for justice, complains of tyranny and impiety.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/94-8.htm">He teaches God's providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">He shows the blessedness of affliction</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/94-16.htm">God is the defender of the afflicted.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/94.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/94.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But the LORD has been my stronghold</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the personal relationship and trust the psalmist has in the LORD as a source of protection and security. In the historical context of ancient Israel, a stronghold was a fortified place, often a high tower or a walled city, providing safety from enemies. This imagery is used throughout the Psalms to describe God's protective nature (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>, <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>). The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies the covenantal name of God, highlighting His faithfulness and unchanging nature. This reflects the belief that God is a reliable protector against both physical and spiritual adversaries.<p><b>and my God is my rock of refuge</b><br>The metaphor of God as a "rock" conveys strength, stability, and permanence. In the geographical context of Israel, rocks and cliffs were natural places of refuge and safety, often used by people to hide from danger. This imagery is prevalent in the Old Testament, symbolizing God's unchanging and dependable nature (e.g., <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>, <a href="/1_samuel/2-2.htm">1 Samuel 2:2</a>). The term "refuge" further underscores the idea of God as a safe haven, a place of shelter from life's storms and adversities. This phrase also points to the typology of Christ as the ultimate refuge for believers, fulfilling the role of protector and savior, as seen in the New Testament (e.g., <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-25</a>, <a href="/1_corinthians/10-4.htm">1 Corinthians 10:4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to David, the psalmist expresses trust in God amidst adversity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/stronghold.htm">Stronghold</a></b><br>A metaphorical place of safety and protection, often used in the Psalms to describe God's protective nature.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rock_of_refuge.htm">Rock of Refuge</a></b><br>Another metaphor indicating stability, strength, and a place of safety, reflecting God's unchanging nature.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/adversity.htm">Adversity</a></b><br>The context of the psalm suggests a time of trouble or oppression, where the psalmist seeks God's deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_protector.htm">God as Our Protector</a></b><br>In times of trouble, we can rely on God as our stronghold and refuge. He is our ultimate protector against life's adversities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_stability_of_god's_character.htm">The Stability of God's Character</a></b><br>Just as a rock is unchanging, so is God's nature. We can trust in His steadfastness and faithfulness in every situation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_relationship_with_god.htm">Personal Relationship with God</a></b><br>The psalmist's declaration of "my God" indicates a personal relationship. We are invited to cultivate a personal and intimate relationship with God, recognizing Him as our refuge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Trust in God's Deliverance</a></b><br>Even when circumstances seem overwhelming, we are encouraged to trust in God's ability to deliver and sustain us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_confidence.htm">Living with Confidence</a></b><br>Knowing that God is our stronghold allows us to live with confidence and peace, regardless of external challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_94.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 94</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_demonic_stronghold.htm">What defines a demonic stronghold?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'incline_your_ear'_mean.htm">Should we escape to the mountains for safety?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_rock_of_salvation's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Rock of Salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_trust_ps_61_3-4's_'refuge'_without_proof.htm">What evidence supports the psalmist's confidence (Ps 61:3-4) in a physical 'refuge' or 'tower' when no solid archaeological proof exists?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/94.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But the Lord is my Defence; and my God is the Rock of my refuge</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/94-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has been</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֬י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my stronghold,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׂגָּ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miś·gāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4869.htm">Strong's 4869: </a> </span><span class="str2">A secure height, retreat, stronghold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and my God</span><br /><span class="heb">וֵ֝אלֹהַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(wê·lō·hay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is my rock</span><br /><span class="heb">לְצ֣וּר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ṣūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6697.htm">Strong's 6697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of refuge.</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחְסִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(maḥ·sî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4268.htm">Strong's 4268: </a> </span><span class="str2">Refuge, shelter</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/94-22.htm">Psalm 94:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/94-22.htm">Psalm 94:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/94-22.htm">Psalm 94:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/94-22.htm">Psalm 94:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/94-22.htm">Psalm 94:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/94-22.htm">Psalm 94:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/94-22.htm">Psalm 94:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/94-22.htm">Psalm 94:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/94-22.htm">Psalm 94:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/94-22.htm">Psalm 94:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/94-22.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 94:22 But Yahweh has been my high tower (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/94-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 94:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 94:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/94-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 94:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 94:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>