Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is greater than all gods. New Living Translation I know the greatness of the LORD— that our Lord is greater than any other god. English Standard Version For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. Berean Standard Bible For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods. King James Bible For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. New King James Version For I know that the LORD is great, And our Lord is above all gods. New American Standard Bible For I know that the LORD is great And that our Lord is above all gods. NASB 1995 For I know that the LORD is great And that our Lord is above all gods. NASB 1977 For I know that the LORD is great, And that our Lord is above all gods. Legacy Standard Bible For I know that Yahweh is great And that our Lord is greater than all gods. Amplified Bible For I know that the LORD is great And that our Lord is above all gods. Christian Standard Bible For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is greater than all gods. Holman Christian Standard Bible For I know that Yahweh is great; our Lord is greater than all gods. American Standard Version For I know that Jehovah is great, And that our Lord is above all gods. Contemporary English Version The LORD is much greater than any other god. English Revised Version For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. GOD'S WORD® Translation I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is greater than all the false gods. Good News Translation I know that our LORD is great, greater than all the gods. International Standard Version Indeed, I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord surpasses all gods. Majority Standard Bible For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods. NET Bible Yes, I know the LORD is great, and our Lord is superior to all gods. New Heart English Bible For I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is above all gods. Webster's Bible Translation For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. World English Bible For I know that Yahweh is great, that our Lord is above all gods. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor I have known that YHWH [is] great, "" Indeed, our Lord [is] above all gods. Young's Literal Translation For I have known that great is Jehovah, Yea, our Lord is above all gods. Smith's Literal Translation For I knew that great is Jehovah, and our Lord above all gods. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor I have known that the Lord is great, and our God is above all gods. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is greater than all gods. New Revised Standard Version For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor I know that the LORD is great, and that our LORD is above all gods. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because I know that LORD JEHOVAH, our Lord, is greater than all gods! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For I know that the LORD is great, And that our Lord is above all gods. Brenton Septuagint Translation For I know that the Lord is great, and our Lord is above all gods; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever…4For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. 5For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods. 6The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.… Cross References Exodus 18:11 Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.” 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 Chronicles 16:25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 95:3 For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods. Psalm 96:4 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 97:9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. Psalm 99:2 Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples. Psalm 113:5 Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? Psalm 145:3 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable. Jeremiah 10:6 There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. Jeremiah 10:10 But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. Daniel 4:35 All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” 1 Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. Ephesians 4:6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 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 I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. I know Psalm 48:1 A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Psalm 86:8-10 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works… Psalm 89:6 For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD? Jump to Previous Gods Great GreaterJump to Next Gods Great GreaterPsalm 135 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. For his power 8. For his judgments 15. The vanity of idols 19. An exhortation to bless God For I know that the LORD is great; This phrase emphasizes personal conviction and acknowledgment of God's greatness. The psalmist's declaration reflects a deep, experiential knowledge of God's power and majesty. In the biblical context, the greatness of the LORD is often demonstrated through His creation, providence, and acts of deliverance, such as the Exodus (Exodus 15:11). The Hebrew word for "great" (gadol) conveys not only size but also importance and significance. This greatness is a recurring theme in the Psalms (Psalm 145:3) and is foundational to understanding God's sovereignty and authority over all creation. our Lord is above all gods. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people. 2. The Psalmist The author of Psalm 135, traditionally attributed to the community of Israel, expressing worship and acknowledgment of God's supremacy. 3. Gods Refers to the false gods or idols worshiped by surrounding nations, highlighting the contrast between them and the one true God. 4. Israel The chosen people of God, who are called to recognize and proclaim the greatness of the LORD. 5. Temple Worship The context of the Psalm, which is often associated with temple worship, where the greatness of God is celebrated. Teaching Points Acknowledging God's SupremacyRecognize that the LORD is above all other powers and authorities in our lives. Rejecting Idolatry Identify and turn away from modern-day idols that compete for our devotion and trust. Worship and Praise Engage in regular worship, both personally and corporately, to declare God's greatness. Trust in God's Sovereignty In times of uncertainty, remember that God is in control and above all circumstances. Proclaiming God's Greatness Share with others the truth of God's supremacy and His deeds in your life.(5, 6) Adapted from Psalm 115:3.Verse 5. - For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. Here is the second reason why God should be praised - he is great, greater far than any other being - "above all gods" - "more to be feared than all gods" (Psalm 96:4). This greatness is shown, firstly, in his power over nature, which is the subject of vers. 7, 8; and secondly, in his dealings with mankind, which form the subject of vers. 8-12. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I know יָ֭דַעְתִּי (yā·ḏa‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is great; גָד֣וֹל (ḡā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent our Lord וַ֝אֲדֹנֵ֗ינוּ (wa·’ă·ḏō·nê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 136: The Lord is above all מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every gods. אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Psalm 135:5 NIVPsalm 135:5 NLT Psalm 135:5 ESV Psalm 135:5 NASB Psalm 135:5 KJV Psalm 135:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 135:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 135:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 135:5 French Bible Psalm 135:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 135:5 For I know that Yahweh is great (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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