Word Study - Refuge

The Lord also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble;  
Psalm 9:9

But as for me, I shall sing of your strength; yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, for You have been my stronghold and a refuge in the day of my distress.  O my strength, I will sing praises to You, for God is my stronghold, the God who shows me lovingkindness.  Psalm 59: 16-17

refuge

rĕf′yoo͞j

noun

1. Protection or shelter, as from danger or hardship.
2. A place providing protection or shelter.

A place of resort and safety. The principal words in the Old Testament are machaceh (Psalms 14:6; 46:1; 62:7,8; Isaiah 4:6, etc.), and manoc (2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 59:16, etc.), both applied chiefly to God as a "refuge" for His people. 

For the King James Version "refuge" in Deuteronomy 33:27, the Revised Version (British and American) has "dwelling-place," and in Psalm 9:9, "high tower." 

Conversely, the Revised Version (British and American) has "refuge" for the King James Version "shelter" in Psalms 61:3, and "hope" in Jeremiah 17:17.

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Strong's #4268: machaceh (pronounced makh-as-eh')

or machceh {makh-seh'}; from 2620; a shelter (literally or figuratively):--hope, (place of) refuge, shelter, trust.

A Biblical definition of Refuge is: A place of comfort, shelter, and safety. It is dwelling place in the arms and Word of God. It is a place of peace, hope, and joy away from the world. The Hebrew words machaceh (Psalms 14:6; 46:1; 62:7,8; Isaiah 4:6), and manoc (2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 59:16), Relate God as the Refuge for His people. Our place is a refuge to find and or reconnect with our Father, the Creator and Savior of us all.

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Links:

List of Bible verses:  What Does the Bible Say About God Is Our Refuge? (openbible.info)

Refuge Definition and Meaning - Bible Dictionary (biblestudytools.com)

Refuge and Retreat Center - Home (pathwayworship.org)

How to pronounce Machaceh | HowToPronounce.com

Strong's Hebrew Search: refuge (biblescan.com)