Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.
Parallel translations
- WEB Give thanks to the Lord of lords; for his loving kindness endures forever:
- KJV O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
- NKJV Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever:
- NASB Give thanks to the Lord of lords, For His faithfulness is everlasting.
- NLT Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His faithful love endures forever.
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Quick answer
Give thanks to the Lord of lords, sovereign over every authority, for His love endures forever.
Overview
Yahweh is praised as Lord of lords, ruling over all earthly and heavenly powers. No ruler or force stands beyond His sovereign authority. This title is later applied to the risen Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords, whose reign secures the everlasting mercy here celebrated.
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Cross-references · 3
- Rev 17:14They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
- 1 Tim 6:15which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.
- Rev 19:16And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
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