Tree of Life Version
Psalms 89:7
7For who in the skies can compare to Adonai? Who is like Adonai among the sons of gods?
Psalms 89:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.
- New International Version (NIV)In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him.
- English Standard Version (ESV)a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him?
- New King James Version (NKJV)God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, And to be held in reverence by all those around Him.
Context of Psalms 89:7
5‘Forever I will establish your seed, and will build your throne from generation to generation.’” Selah 6The heavens praise Your wonders, Adonai —Your faithfulness, too— in the assembly of the kedoshim. For who in the skies can compare to Adonai? Who is like Adonai among the sons of gods? 8God is greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all around Him. 9Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot, who is like You, mighty Adonai, with Your faithfulness all around You?
Read all of Psalms 89Psalms 89:7 word by word
אֵ֣ל נַ֭עֲרָץ בְּסוֹד־קְדֹשִׁ֣ים רַבָּ֑ה וְ֝נוֹרָ֗א עַל־כָּל־סְבִיבָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 89:7
- Psalms 76:7At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both horse and rider lay dead asleep.
- Leviticus 10:3Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what Adonai spoke of, saying: To those who are near Me I will show myself holy. Upon the faces of all the people I will be glorified.” Then Aaron kept silent.
- Isaiah 6:2Seraphim were standing above Him. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.
- Isaiah 66:2For My hand has made all these things, so all these things came to be,” declares Adonai. “But on this one will I look, one humble and of a contrite spirit, who trembles at My word.”
- Jeremiah 10:7Who should not fear You, Ruler of the nations? For it is your due! For among all the wise of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.
- Matthew 10:28And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.
- Luke 12:4“I say to you, My friends, you should not be afraid of those who kill the body, since after this they have nothing more they can do.
- Acts 5:11And great fear came over the whole community and all who heard these things.
- Hebrews 12:28Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude—through this we may offer worship in a manner pleasing to God, with reverence and awe.
- Revelation 15:3And they are singing the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and wonderful are Your deeds, Adonai Elohei-Tzva’ot! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
Commentaries on Psalms 89:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7God is greatly to be feared - In all religious assemblies the deepest reverence for God should rest upon the people. Where this does not prevail, there is no true worship. While some come with a proper Scriptural boldness to the throne of grace, there are others who come into the presence of God with a reprehensible, if not sinful, boldness.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7God is greatly to be feared - There is that in him which is suited to fill the mind with solemn feelings, and this is a proper state of mind with which to come before him. Nature teaches us that God should be approached with awe; and all the teachings of revelation confirm this. His power is to be feared; his justice is to be feared; his holiness is to be feared; and there is much also in his goodness, his benevolence, his mercy, to fill the mind with…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. 5-8God is the absolute standard of faithfulness, commitment, and order. The angelic beings and the heavens testify to his constancy.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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