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?
• 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 descendants as kings forever; they will sit on your throne from now until eternity.’” Interlude 5All heaven will praise your great wonders, Lord; myriads of angels will praise you for your faithfulness. For who in all of heaven can compare with the Lord? What mightiest angel is anything like the Lord? 7The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God. He is far more awesome than all who surround his throne. 8O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O Lord? You are entirely faithful.

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 89:8O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O Lord? You are entirely faithful.
• Psalms 40:5O Lord my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them.
• Psalms 71:19Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the highest heavens. You have done such wonderful things. Who can compare with you, O God?
• Psalms 73:25Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.
• Psalms 86:8No pagan god is like you, O Lord. None can do what you do!
• Psalms 113:5Who can be compared with the Lord our God, who is enthroned on high?
• Exodus 15:11“Who is like you among the gods, O Lord— glorious in holiness, awesome in splendor, performing great wonders?
• Jeremiah 10:6Lord, there is no one like you! For you are great, and your name is full of power.
• Psalms 29:1Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings; honor the Lord for his glory and strength.
• Psalms 52:1Why do you boast about your crimes, great warrior? Don’t you realize God’s justice continues forever?

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