Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him. New Living Translation The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God. He is far more awesome than all who surround his throne. English Standard Version a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him? Berean Standard Bible In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. King James Bible 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 King James Version God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, And to be held in reverence by all those around Him. New American Standard Bible A God greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, And awesome above all those who are around Him? NASB 1995 A God greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, And awesome above all those who are around Him? NASB 1977 A God greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, And awesome above all those who are around Him? Legacy Standard Bible A God greatly dreaded in the council of the holy ones, And fearsome above all those who are around Him? Amplified Bible A God greatly feared and reverently worshiped in the council of the holy [angelic] ones, And awesome above all those who are around Him? Christian Standard Bible God is greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, more awe-inspiring than all who surround him. Holman Christian Standard Bible God is greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, more awe-inspiring than all who surround Him. American Standard Version A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, And to be feared above all them that are round about him? Contemporary English Version You are the most fearsome of all who live in heaven; all the others fear and greatly honor you. English Revised Version A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, and to be feared above all them that are round about him? GOD'S WORD® Translation God is terrifying in the council of the holy ones. He is greater and more awe-inspiring than those who surround him. Good News Translation You are feared in the council of the holy ones; they all stand in awe of you. International Standard Version God is feared in the council of the holy ones, revered by all those around him. Majority Standard Bible In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. NET Bible a God who is honored in the great angelic assembly, and more awesome than all who surround him? New Heart English Bible a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones, to be feared above all those who are around him? Webster's Bible Translation God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence by all them that are about him. World English Bible a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones, to be feared above all those who are around him? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGod is very terrible, "" In the secret counsel of His holy ones, "" And fearful over all surrounding Him. Young's Literal Translation God is very terrible, In the secret counsel of His holy ones, And fearful over all surrounding Him. Smith's Literal Translation God being greatly terrible in the council of the holy ones and to be feared by all round about him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGod, who is glorified in the assembly of the saints: great and terrible above all them that are about him. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible A God dreaded in the council of the holy ones, greater and more awesome than all those around him! New Revised Standard Version a God feared in the council of the holy ones, great and awesome above all that are around him? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGod stands forth in the assembly of the saints, great and revered above all that are about him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God stands in the congregation of The Holy Ones, great and awesome above all who are around him! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A God dreaded in the great council of the holy ones, And feared of all them that are about Him? Brenton Septuagint Translation God is glorified in the council of the saints; great and terrible toward all that are round about him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Sing of His Love Forever…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. 8O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.… Cross References 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.” Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. / “For our God is a consuming fire.” Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” Job 15:15 If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes, 1 Kings 8:27 But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. 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. 1 Chronicles 16:25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. Deuteronomy 10:17 For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe. 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?’” Luke 1:49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. Matthew 6:9 So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 1 Timothy 6:15-16 which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. / He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. Romans 11:33-36 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” ... 1 Peter 1:16-17 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” / Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. Treasury of Scripture 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. Psalm 76:7-11 Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry? … Leviticus 10:3 Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace. Isaiah 6:2-7 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly… Jump to Previous Assembly Awesome Council Counsel Dreaded Feared Fearful Great Greatly Holy Honoured Ones Reverence Round Saints Secret Surrounding TerribleJump to Next Assembly Awesome Council Counsel Dreaded Feared Fearful Great Greatly Holy Honoured Ones Reverence Round Saints Secret Surrounding TerriblePsalm 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. In the council of the holy ones This phrase refers to the divine assembly or heavenly court, a concept found in various parts of the Old Testament. The Hebrew word for "council" is "sod," which implies a secret or intimate gathering. The "holy ones" are often understood as angels or celestial beings who serve and worship God. This imagery emphasizes God's sovereignty and the reverence He commands even among the most exalted beings. Historically, the idea of a divine council was common in ancient Near Eastern cultures, but the Bible uniquely presents God as supreme over all. God is greatly feared and awesome above all who surround Him "God sublime in the council of the holy ones, And terrible among those surrounding him." For a picture of the court of heaven see Job 1:6. Verse 7. - God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints; rather, in the council of the holy ones (see the Revised Version). And to be had in reverence of all them that are about him; or, above all them, etc.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the councilבְּסוֹד־ (bə·sō·wḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5475: A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret of the holy ones, קְדֹשִׁ֣ים (qə·ḏō·šîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary God אֵ֣ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty is greatly רַבָּ֑ה (rab·bāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great feared, נַ֭עֲרָץ (na·‘ă·rāṣ) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6206: To cause to tremble, tremble and awesome וְ֝נוֹרָ֗א (wə·nō·w·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten above עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who surround Him. סְבִיבָֽיו׃ (sə·ḇî·ḇāw) Adverb | third person masculine singular Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around Links Psalm 89:7 NIVPsalm 89:7 NLT Psalm 89:7 ESV Psalm 89:7 NASB Psalm 89:7 KJV Psalm 89:7 BibleApps.com Psalm 89:7 Biblia Paralela Psalm 89:7 Chinese Bible Psalm 89:7 French Bible Psalm 89:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 89:7 A very awesome God in the council (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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