“There is no one like the God of Israel. He rides across the heavens to help you, across the skies in majestic splendor.
Parallel translations
- WEB “There is no one like God, Jeshurun, who rides on the heavens for your help, in his excellency on the skies.
- KJV There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.
- BSB “There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.
- NKJV “There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, Who rides the heavens to help you, And in His excellency on the clouds.
- NASB ¶“There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, Who rides the heavens to your help, And the clouds in His majesty.
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Quick answer
Moses declares there is no one like God, who rides the heavens to help His people. The blessing closes by exalting the incomparable God of Israel.
Overview
Turning from the tribes to God Himself, Moses praises Yahweh's uniqueness and majesty, picturing Him riding the skies to come to Israel's aid. The God who blesses the tribes is the sovereign Lord of heaven who acts powerfully for His own. This incomparable God is the same who would come in the flesh in Christ to save His people (John 1:14).
Cross-references & the web
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- Exod 15:11Who is like you, Yahweh, among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
- Isa 43:11–13I myself am Yahweh; and besides me there is no savior.
- Jer 10:6There is no one like you, Yahweh. you are great, and your name is great in might.
- Hab 3:8Was Yahweh displeased with the rivers? Was your anger against the rivers, or your wrath against the sea, that you rode on your horses, on your chariots of salvation?
- Isa 19:1The burden of Egypt: “Behold, Yahweh rides on a swift cloud, and comes to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble at his presence; and the heart of Egypt will melt within it.
- Ps 104:3He lays the beams of his rooms in the waters. He makes the clouds his chariot. He walks on the wings of the wind.
- Ps 68:33–34To him who rides on the heaven of heavens, which are of old; behold, he utters his voice, a mighty voice.
- Ps 86:8There is no one like you among the gods, Lord, nor any deeds like your deeds.
- Isa 40:25“To whom then will you liken me? Who is my equal?” says the Holy One.
- Isa 40:18To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare to him?
- Ps 18:10He rode on a cherub, and flew. Yes, he soared on the wings of the wind.
- Deut 32:15But Jeshurun grew fat, and kicked. You have grown fat. You have grown thick. You have become sleek. Then he abandoned God who made him, and rejected the Rock of his salvation.
- Ps 68:4Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Extol him who rides on the clouds: to Yah, his name! Rejoice before him!
- Isa 66:8Who has heard of such a thing? Who has seen such things? Shall a land be born in one day? Shall a nation be born at once? For as soon as Zion travailed, she gave birth to her children.
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Moses promised a Prophet like himself to whom Israel must listen (18:15); Jesus is that Prophet, the one who keeps the covenant we broke and becomes the curse for us by hanging on a tree (Gal 3:13).
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