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Psalms 89:6
6In all the heavens, there is no one like you, Lord! No angel in heaven is equal to you.
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“Someone from your family will always be king. They will rule for ever.” ’ Selah. 5Lord, everything in heaven praises you for the great things that you have done. Yes, your angels meet together to praise you, because you are always faithful. In all the heavens, there is no one like you, Lord! No angel in heaven is equal to you. 7When the angels meet together in heaven, they respect you with fear. All who meet round your throne in heaven respect you, as you deserve. 8Lord God Almighty, no one is as powerful as you! You are always faithful in all that you do!
Read all of Psalms 89Psalms 89:6 word by word
כִּ֤י מִ֣י בַ֭שַּׁחַק יַעֲרֹ֣ךְ לַיהוָ֑ה יִדְמֶ֥ה לַ֝יהוָ֗ה בִּבְנֵ֥י אֵלִים׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 89:6
- Psalms 89:8Lord God Almighty, no one is as powerful as you! You are always faithful in all that you do!
- Psalms 40:5Lord, my God, you have done many great things. You have done so many things for us that we cannot count them! There is nobody else like you! I want to talk about the things that you have done, but there are too many things to speak about!
- Psalms 71:19Your justice reaches beyond the sky above! You have done such great things, God. There is nobody like you!
- Psalms 73:25You are the only one in heaven or on earth that I need to help me. You are the only one that I want.
- Psalms 86:8There is no one like you, my Lord, among all the gods. Nobody can do the great things that you do.
- Psalms 113:5There is nobody like the Lord our God. He sits on his throne high above us.
- Exodus 15:11Lord, there is nobody like you among all the gods! There is nobody like you anywhere! You are great and holy. Everyone should respect you and praise you. You do great miracles. There is nobody like you!
- Jeremiah 10:6There is nobody like you, Lord. You are great and your name shows your power.
- Psalms 29:1All you angels in heaven, say how great the Lord is! Say that the Lord rules with power!
- Psalms 52:1Strong man, why are you so proud about the evil things that you like to do? Remember that God's faithful love keeps me safe.
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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