This carries the meaning, THE LORD of hosts. It occurs over 300 times in the Old Testament. It is noticeable that it is the one exception, among these different combinations, that finds its place in the New Testament. (See Rom. 9:29; James 5:4). This gives rise to the use of the word, Sabaoth, which is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew, Tsaba (Host). This combination is largely scattered throughout the Old Testament, Isaiah alone having 60 occurrences of this beautiful title. It carries the thought of mighty irresistible power and resource in the hands of the Lord.
Twice over in Psa. 46:7 and 11, we read, "The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge." How happy to be assured that we have Jehovah, the LORD of hosts, with us, nothing short of omnipotent power on our side; and that the God of Jacob is with us, that is, if God could have patience with a crooked stick like Jacob, will He not be patient with us, who come so far short of what we might be?