For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the Lord?
Parallel translations
- WEB For who in the skies can be compared to Yahweh? Who among the sons of the heavenly beings is like Yahweh,
- KJV For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?
- BSB For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?
- NASB For who in the skies is comparable to the Lord? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the Lord,
- NLT For who in all of heaven can compare with the Lord? What mightiest angel is anything like the Lord?
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Quick answer
No one in the skies or among the heavenly beings can be compared to the LORD. God is incomparable, surpassing all spiritual powers.
Overview
Ethan asks rhetorically who in heaven could rival Yahweh, affirming His absolute supremacy over every created being. Even the mightiest heavenly powers are no match for Him. This incomparable God is revealed in Christ, exalted far above all rule and authority.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 10
- Ps 86:8There is no one like you among the gods, Lord, nor any deeds like your deeds.
- Ps 71:19Your righteousness also, God, reaches to the heavens; you have done great things. God, who is like you?
- Ps 113:5Who is like Yahweh, our God, who has his seat on high,
- Ps 29:1A Psalm by David. Ascribe to Yahweh, you sons of the mighty, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.
- Jer 10:6There is no one like you, Yahweh. you are great, and your name is great in might.
- Exod 15:11Who is like you, Yahweh, among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
- Ps 73:25Whom do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth whom I desire besides you.
- Ps 52:1For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, “David has come to Ahimelech’s house.” Why do you boast of mischief, mighty man? God’s loving kindness endures continually.
- Ps 40:5Many, Yahweh, my God, are the wonderful works which you have done, and your thoughts which are toward us. They can’t be declared back to you. If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be counted.
- Ps 89:8Yahweh, God of Armies, who is a mighty one, like you? Yah, your faithfulness is around you.
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The Psalms are Christ's own prayer book and a gallery of his portraits — the suffering one of Psalm 22, the risen Lord of Psalm 16, the priest-king of Psalm 110, the Son to whom the nations are given.
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