Psalms 89:6

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?
• 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?
• New Living Translation (NLT)For who in all of heaven can compare with the Lord? What mightiest angel is anything like the Lord?

Context of Psalms 89:6

4‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’ ” 5The heavens praise your wonders, Lord, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones. For who in the skies above can compare with the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings? 7In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him. 8Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.

Psalms 89:6 word by word

כִּ֤י מִ֣י בַ֭שַּׁחַק יַעֲרֹ֣ךְ לַיהוָ֑ה יִדְמֶ֥ה לַ֝יהוָ֗ה בִּבְנֵ֥י אֵלִים׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• For who in the heavenשַׁ֫חַקshachaq · cloudH7834
• can be comparedעָרַךְ‛ârak · to arrangeH6186
• unto the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• among the sonsבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
• of the mightyאֵל'êl · godH410
• can be likenedדָּמָהdâmâh · to resembleH1819

Cross-references for Psalms 89:6

• Psalms 89:8Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.
• Psalms 40:5Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.
• Psalms 71:19Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens, you who have done great things. Who is like you, God?
• Psalms 73:25Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
• Psalms 86:8Among the gods there is none like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.
• Psalms 113:5Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high,
• Exodus 15:11Who among the gods is like you, Lord? Who is like you— majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?
• Jeremiah 10:6No one is like you, Lord; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.
• Psalms 29:1Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
• Psalms 52:1Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God?

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