Psalm 91:10 - My Refuge and Fortress

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Context

My Refuge and Fortress
…9Because you have made the LORD your dwelling—my refuge, the Most High— 10no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. 11For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.…

Cross References

Proverbs 12:21
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.Exodus 12:13
The blood on the houses where you are staying will be a sign; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will fall on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.Isaiah 54:14
In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you.Job 5:19-24
He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. / In famine He will redeem you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword. / You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and will not fear havoc when it comes. ...Proverbs 3:23-26
Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. / When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. / Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, ...Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.1 Peter 3:13
Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’Luke 10:19
Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.1 John 5:18
We know that anyone born of God does not keep on sinning; the One who was born of God protects him, and the evil one cannot touch him.John 17:15
I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.Revelation 3:10
Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

Psalm 121:7
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

Proverbs 12:21
There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Romans 8:25
But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

neither

Deuteronomy 7:15
And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all them that hate thee.

Job 5:24
And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace; and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not sin.

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Psalm 91

no evil will befall you
This phrase emphasizes divine protection and assurance of safety for those who trust in God. In the biblical context, "evil" often refers to harm or calamity. The promise here is not necessarily the absence of challenges but the assurance that such challenges will not ultimately harm the believer's soul or eternal standing with God. This echoes the covenantal promises found throughout the Old Testament, where God assures His people of His protection if they remain faithful (Deuteronomy 31:6). Theologically, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate protection found in Christ, who delivers believers from the power of sin and death (Romans 8:38-39).

no plague will approach your tent
In ancient times, a "tent" symbolized one's dwelling or household. The reference to "plague" would have been particularly poignant to the original audience, who were familiar with the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7-12) and other pestilences that could devastate communities. This promise of protection from plagues can be seen as a continuation of God's covenantal faithfulness, as He protected the Israelites during the Passover (Exodus 12:13). In a broader spiritual sense, this can be interpreted as God's protection over the believer's life and family, ensuring that spiritual harm does not come near. This assurance is mirrored in the New Testament, where believers are promised peace and protection through faith in Christ (Philippians 4:7).

Persons / Places / Events

1. The Psalmist
Traditionally attributed to Moses or David, the psalmist is a figure of faith and trust in God's protection.

2. The Believer
The individual who places their trust in God, seeking refuge and protection under His care.

3. The Tent
Symbolic of the believer's dwelling place or life, representing personal and familial security.

4. Evil and Plague
Representations of harm, danger, and adversity that threaten the believer's peace and safety.

5. God's Protection
The overarching theme of divine safeguarding against physical and spiritual threats.

Teaching Points

Divine Assurance
Believers can rest in the assurance that God is their protector, shielding them from harm.

Spiritual Shelter
The "tent" symbolizes a place of spiritual refuge where God's presence dwells with the believer.

Faith Over Fear
Trusting in God's promises allows believers to live without fear of evil or adversity.

Holistic Protection
God's protection encompasses both physical and spiritual realms, safeguarding the believer's entire being.

Active Trust
While God promises protection, believers are called to actively trust and abide in His presence.

(10) Dwelling.--Literally, tent: an instance in which the patriarchal life became stereotyped, so to speak, in the language. (See Note, Psalm 104:3.) Even we speak of "pitching our tent."

Verse 10. - There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. The faithful man is to be preserved from evil of every kind. His very "dwelling" is to be protected so that his family may suffer no hurt. Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

no
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

evil
רָעָ֑ה (rā·‘āh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

will befall
תְאֻנֶּ֣ה (ṯə·’un·neh)
Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 579: To be opportune, to meet, encounter opportunely

you,
אֵלֶ֣יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

no
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

plague
וְ֝נֶ֗גַע (wə·ne·ḡa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot

will approach
יִקְרַ֥ב (yiq·raḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

your tent.
בְּאָהֳלֶֽךָ׃ (bə·’ā·ho·le·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 168: A tent

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