Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 89:6
6For who in the skies can compare with the Lord? Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord?
Psalms 89:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord?
- New International Version (NIV)For who in the skies above can compare with the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings?
- English Standard Version (ESV)For who in the skies can be compared to the Lord? Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord,
- New King James Version (NKJV)For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the Lord?
Context of Psalms 89:6
4‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’”Selah 5Lord, the heavens praise your wonders — your faithfulness also — in the assembly of the holy ones. For who in the skies can compare with the Lord? Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord? 7God is greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, more awe-inspiring than all who surround him. 8Lord God of Armies, who is strong like you, Lord? Your faithfulness surrounds you.
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כִּ֤י מִ֣י בַ֭שַּׁחַק יַעֲרֹ֣ךְ לַיהוָ֑ה יִדְמֶ֥ה לַ֝יהוָ֗ה בִּבְנֵ֥י אֵלִים׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 89:6
- Psalms 89:8Lord God of Armies, who is strong like you, Lord? Your faithfulness surrounds you.
- Psalms 40:5Lord my God, you have done many things — your wondrous works and your plans for us; none can compare with you. If I were to report and speak of them, they are more than can be told.
- Psalms 71:19Your righteousness reaches the heights, God, you who have done great things; God, who is like you?
- Psalms 73:25Who do I have in heaven but you? And I desire nothing on earth but you.
- Psalms 86:8Lord, there is no one like you among the gods, and there are no works like yours.
- Psalms 113:5Who is like the Lord our God — the one enthroned on high,
- Exodus 15:11Lord, who is like you among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
- Jeremiah 10:6Lord, there is no one like you. You are great; your name is great in power.
- Psalms 29:1Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
- Psalms 52:1Why boast about evil, you hero! God’s faithful love is constant.
Commentaries on Psalms 89:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6For who in the heaven - שחק shachak signifies the ethereal regions, all visible or unbounded space; the universe. Who is like Jesus? given in his human nature none of the sons of the mighty can be compared with him. He atones for the sin of the world, and saves to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. This may also be considered a reproof to idolaters. Is there any among the heavenly hosts like to God? Even the most glorious of them were made…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6For who in the heaven - literally, In the cloud; that is, in the sky. The idea is that none in the regions above - the upper world - can be compared with God. There is no other god - there is no one among the angels, great and glorious as they are, that can be likened to him. Who among the sons of the mighty - The angels - regarded as mighty. The “sons of the mighty” on earth are spoken of as mighty men - as men of power - as men of exalted rank. So…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-14Verses 5-14 The more God's works are known, the more they are admired. And to praise the Lord, is to acknowledge him to be such a one that there is none like him. Surely then we should feel and express reverence when we worship God. But how little of this appears in our congregations, and how much cause have we to humble ourselves on this account! That almighty power which smote Egypt, will scatter the enemies of the church, while all who trust in God's…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6heavenly beings: Literally son of God (see study note on Psalm 29:1–2).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6-76-7. This is worthy of our belief, for His faithfulness (is praised) by the congregation of saints or holy ones; that is, angels (compare De 33:2; Da 8:13). sons of the mighty--(compare Psa 29:1). So is He to be admired on earth.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 89
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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