Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For who in the skies above can compare with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings? New Living Translation For who in all of heaven can compare with the LORD? What mightiest angel is anything like the LORD? English Standard Version For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD, Berean Standard Bible For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? King James Bible 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 King James Version 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 American Standard Bible For who in the skies is comparable to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the LORD, NASB 1995 For who in the skies is comparable to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the LORD, NASB 1977 For who in the skies is comparable to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the LORD, Legacy Standard Bible For who in the sky is comparable to Yahweh? Who among the sons of the mighty is like Yahweh, Amplified Bible For who in the heavens can be compared to the LORD? Who among the divine beings is like the LORD, Christian Standard Bible For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? Holman Christian Standard Bible For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? American Standard Version For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah, Contemporary English Version None who live in the heavens can compare with you. English Revised Version For who in the skies can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty is like unto the LORD, GOD'S WORD® Translation Who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? Good News Translation No one in heaven is like you, LORD; none of the heavenly beings is your equal. International Standard Version For who in the skies compares to the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the divine beings? NET Bible For who in the skies can compare to the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings, New Heart English Bible For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the sons of God is like the LORD, Webster's Bible Translation For who in the heaven can be compared to the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the LORD? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? World English Bible For who in the skies can be compared to Yahweh? Who among the sons of the heavenly beings is like Yahweh, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor who in the sky, compares himself to YHWH? [Who] is like to YHWH among sons of the mighty? Young's Literal Translation For who in the sky, Compareth himself to Jehovah? Is like to Jehovah among sons of the mighty? Smith's Literal Translation For who in the cloud shall be compared to Jehovah? shall he be likened to Jehovah among the sons of God? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor who in the clouds can be compared to the Lord: or who among the sons of God shall be like to God? Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Who in the skies ranks with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the sons of the gods? New Revised Standard Version For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor who in heaven can be compared to the LORD? who among the angels can be likened to the LORD? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who is equal to LORD JEHOVAH in the Heaven of Heavens, and like LORD JEHOVAH among the children of Angels? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For who in the skies can be compared unto the LORD, Who among the sons of might can be likened unto the LORD, Brenton Septuagint Translation For who in the heavens shall be compared to the Lord? and who shall be likened to the Lord among the sons of God? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Sing of His Love Forever…5The heavens praise Your wonders, O LORD—Your faithfulness as well—in the assembly of the holy ones. 6For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? 7In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.… Cross References Job 1:6 One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. Job 38:7 while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Isaiah 40:18 To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him? Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One. Deuteronomy 4:39 Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. 1 Kings 8:23 and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? 2 Samuel 7:22 How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. Jeremiah 10:6-7 There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. / Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You. Hebrews 1:4-6 So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs. / For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”? / And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.” Revelation 5:11-12 Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” Revelation 4:11 “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” Colossians 1:16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Treasury of Scripture For who in the heaven can be compared to the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the LORD? for who Psalm 89:8 Psalm 40:5 Psalm 71:19 the sons Psalm 29:1 Psalm 52:1 Jump to Previous Beings Comparable Compare Compared Comparison Gods Heaven Heavenly Heavens Likened Mighty Skies SkyJump to Next Beings Comparable Compare Compared Comparison Gods Heaven Heavenly Heavens Likened Mighty Skies SkyPsalm 89 1. The psalmist praises God for his covenant5. For his wonderful power 15. For the care of his church 19. For his favor to the kingdom of David 38. Then complaining of contrary events 46. He expostulates, prays, and blesses God. For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? This phrase emphasizes the incomparability of God, highlighting His supreme authority and majesty. The "skies" refer to the heavens, often seen as the dwelling place of celestial beings. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the heavens were populated with various deities and spiritual entities. However, this verse asserts that none of these can compare to the LORD, the God of Israel. This echoes the monotheistic belief central to the Hebrew faith, distinguishing it from surrounding polytheistic religions. The rhetorical question underscores God's uniqueness and sovereignty, as seen in other scriptures like Isaiah 40:18, which asks, "To whom then will you liken God?" This theme is consistent throughout the Bible, affirming that no created being, whether angelic or human, can rival God's power and glory. Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people. 2. The Skies/Heavens This refers to the celestial realm, often seen as the dwelling place of God and the angels, highlighting the majesty and transcendence of God above all creation. 3. Heavenly Beings These are the celestial entities, possibly angels or other spiritual beings, who are often seen as powerful and majestic but are still incomparable to the LORD. Teaching Points God's Incomparable NatureThe verse emphasizes the uniqueness and supremacy of God. In a world filled with competing ideologies and deities, believers are reminded that no one compares to the LORD in power, wisdom, and holiness. Worship and Reverence Understanding God's unmatched nature should lead us to deeper worship and reverence. Our worship should reflect the awe and respect due to a God who is above all. Trust in God's Sovereignty Since no one in the heavens or on earth can compare to God, believers can trust in His sovereign control over all circumstances. This trust should manifest in peace and confidence in His plans. Humility Before God Recognizing God's greatness should humble us. We are reminded of our place in creation and our dependence on Him for everything. Encouragement in Trials In times of trouble, remembering that God is unmatched in power and love can provide comfort and hope. He is able to do more than we can ask or imagine. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 89How are God's thoughts higher than human thoughts? What are heavenly hosts? Who were the "sons of God" in Genesis 6:1-4? How can a “divine council” (Psalm 82:1) fit with passages claiming there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4)? (6) Sons of the mighty.--Rather, sons of God--i.e., angels. (Comp. Psalm 29:1.)Verse 6. - For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? God's angels praise him, and only him; since there is none in heaven or earth to be compared to him. Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord? "The sons of the mighty" are the angels (comp. Psalm 29:1). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction who מִ֣י (mî) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix in the skies בַ֭שַּׁחַק (ḇaš·ša·ḥaq) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7834: A powder, a thin vapor, the firmament can compare יַעֲרֹ֣ךְ (ya·‘ă·rōḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order with the LORD? לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Who among the heavenly beings בִּבְנֵ֥י (biḇ·nê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son is like יִדְמֶ֥ה (yiḏ·meh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1819: To compare, to resemble, liken, consider the LORD? לַ֝יהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Psalm 89:6 NIVPsalm 89:6 NLT Psalm 89:6 ESV Psalm 89:6 NASB Psalm 89:6 KJV Psalm 89:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 89:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 89:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 89:6 French Bible Psalm 89:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 89:6 For who in the skies can be (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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