Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Who is like you, LORD God Almighty? You, LORD, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you. New Living Translation O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O LORD? You are entirely faithful. English Standard Version O LORD God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O LORD, with your faithfulness all around you? Berean Standard Bible O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You. King James Bible O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee? New King James Version O LORD God of hosts, Who is mighty like You, O LORD? Your faithfulness also surrounds You. New American Standard Bible LORD God of armies, who is like You, mighty LORD? Your faithfulness also surrounds You. NASB 1995 O LORD God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty LORD? Your faithfulness also surrounds You. NASB 1977 O LORD God of hosts, who is like Thee, O mighty LORD? Thy faithfulness also surrounds Thee. Legacy Standard Bible O Yahweh God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty Yah? Your faithfulness also surrounds You. Amplified Bible O LORD God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds You [as an intrinsic, unchangeable part of Your very being]. Christian Standard Bible LORD God of Armies, who is strong like you, LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you. Holman Christian Standard Bible LORD God of Hosts, who is strong like You, LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds You. American Standard Version O Jehovah God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O Jehovah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee. Contemporary English Version You are LORD God All-Powerful! No one is as loving and faithful as you are. English Revised Version O LORD God of hosts, who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O JAH? and thy faithfulness is round about thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation O LORD God of Armies, who is like you? Mighty LORD, even your faithfulness surrounds you. Good News Translation LORD God Almighty, none is as mighty as you; in all things you are faithful, O LORD. International Standard Version LORD God of the Heavenly Armies, who is as mighty as you, LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you. Majority Standard Bible O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You. NET Bible O LORD, sovereign God! Who is strong like you, O LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you. New Heart English Bible LORD, God of hosts, who is a mighty one like you, LORD? Your faithfulness is around you. Webster's Bible Translation O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like to thee? or to thy faithfulness around thee? World English Bible Yahweh, God of Armies, who is a mighty one, like you? Yah, your faithfulness is around you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO YHWH, God of Hosts, "" Who [is] like You—a strong YAH? And Your faithfulness [is] around You. Young's Literal Translation O Jehovah, God of Hosts, Who is like Thee -- a strong Jah? And Thy faithfulness is round about Thee. Smith's Literal Translation O Jehovah, God of armies, who as thee, Jah, strong? and thy faithfulness round about thee? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO Lord God of hosts, who is like to thee? thou art mighty, O Lord, and thy truth is round about thee. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible LORD, God of hosts, who is like you? Mighty LORD, your faithfulness surrounds you. New Revised Standard Version O LORD God of hosts, who is as mighty as you, O LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO LORD God of hosts, who is mighty like thee? and thy faithfulness is round about thee. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Oh, LORD JEHOVAH, God of hosts, who is strong like you? Your faithfulness is around you! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O LORD God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto Thee, O LORD? And Thy faithfulness is round about Thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation O Lord God of hosts, who is like to thee? thou art mighty, O Lord, and thy truth is round about thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Sing of His Love Forever…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. 9You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.… Cross References Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? Deuteronomy 3:24 “O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your greatness and power to Your servant. For what god in heaven or on earth can perform such works and mighty acts as Yours? 1 Samuel 2:2 There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. 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. 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 9:32 So now, our God, the great and mighty and awesome God who keeps His gracious covenant, do not view lightly all the hardship that has come upon us, and upon our kings and leaders, our priests and prophets, our ancestors and all Your people, from the days of the kings of Assyria until today. Job 9:4 God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered? Job 36:5 Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding. Psalm 86:10 For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God. Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One. Jeremiah 10:6 There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. Jeremiah 32:18 You show loving devotion to thousands but lay the iniquity of the fathers into the laps of their children after them, O great and mighty God whose name is the LORD of Hosts, 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?’” Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Mark 10:27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” Treasury of Scripture O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like to you? or to your faithfulness round about you? O Lord Psalm 84:12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. Joshua 22:22 The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,) Isaiah 28:22 Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth. a strong Psalm 89:13 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. Psalm 24:8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Psalm 147:5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. like 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? Psalm 35:10 All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him? Psalm 71:19 Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee! Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Faith Faithfulness Hosts Jah Mighty Round Strong Surrounds Unchanging YahJump to Next Almighty Armies Faith Faithfulness Hosts Jah Mighty Round Strong Surrounds Unchanging YahPsalm 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. O LORD God of Hosts This phrase acknowledges the LORD as the supreme commander of the heavenly armies. The term "God of Hosts" emphasizes His sovereignty and power over all celestial beings and earthly forces. In the Old Testament, this title is often used to highlight God's ability to protect and deliver His people, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:45 when David confronts Goliath. The imagery of God as a warrior is prevalent throughout the Psalms and the Prophets, underscoring His role as a divine protector and leader. who is like You? O mighty LORD Your faithfulness surrounds You Persons / Places / Events 1. LORD God of HostsThis title emphasizes God's supreme authority and command over the heavenly armies. It reflects His power and sovereignty. 2. Mighty LORD This refers to God's unmatched strength and power, highlighting His ability to protect and deliver His people. 3. Faithfulness This attribute of God is central to the verse, indicating His reliability and steadfastness in keeping His promises. Teaching Points God's Unmatched PowerRecognize that there is no one like God in power and might. This understanding should lead to a deeper trust in His ability to handle any situation we face. The Assurance of God's Faithfulness God's faithfulness is a protective shield around us. We can rely on His promises and find peace in His unchanging nature. Worship and Reverence Our response to God's unique power and faithfulness should be one of worship and reverence. Acknowledge His greatness in your daily life through prayer and praise. Dependence on God's Strength In times of weakness, remember that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. Lean on His mighty power rather than your own understanding. Reflecting God's Faithfulness As believers, we are called to reflect God's faithfulness in our relationships and commitments. Strive to be reliable and trustworthy, mirroring God's character.(8-13) Not only is God incomparable in heaven, He is also the only mighty and lofty one in nature or history. (8) O Lord.--The Hebrew marches more grandly than the Authorised Version: "Jehovah, God of Hosts, Who as Thou is mighty, Jah? And Thy faithfulness surrounds Thee." Or the last clause may be rendered, and what faithfulness is like that round about thee? We must either think of the attendant throngs of loyal angels, or of God clothed as it were with faithfulness. Verse 8. - O Lord God of hosts; i.e. God of the angelic hosts just spoken cf. Who is a strong Lord like unto thee? rather, Who is strong like unto thee, O Jah? (comp. Exodus 15:11). Or to thy faithfulness round about thee! rather, as in the Revised Version, and thy faithfulness is round about thee. It has been said that "the two words 'mercies' and 'faithfulness' are the refrain of the psalm." The latter occurs six times (vers. 1, 2, 5, 8, 24, 33), and "faithful" in ver. 37.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew O LORDיְהוָ֤ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel God אֱלֹ֘הֵ֤י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Hosts, צְבָא֗וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign who מִֽי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix is like You? כָֽמ֖וֹךָ (ḵā·mō·w·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 3644: Like, as, when O mighty חֲסִ֥ין ׀ (ḥă·sîn) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2626: Strong, mighty LORD, יָ֑הּ (yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3050: LORD -- the name of the God of Israel Your faithfulness וֶ֝אֱמֽוּנָתְךָ֗ (we·’ĕ·mū·nā·ṯə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity surrounds You. סְבִיבוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (sə·ḇî·ḇō·w·ṯe·ḵā) Adverb | second person masculine singular Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around Links Psalm 89:8 NIVPsalm 89:8 NLT Psalm 89:8 ESV Psalm 89:8 NASB Psalm 89:8 KJV Psalm 89:8 BibleApps.com Psalm 89:8 Biblia Paralela Psalm 89:8 Chinese Bible Psalm 89:8 French Bible Psalm 89:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 89:8 Yahweh God of Armies who (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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