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and he said, Yahweh, the God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above, or on earth beneath; who keep covenant and lovingkindness with your servants, who walk before you with all their heart;

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God's Unmatched Nature

Solomon's declaration that there is "no God like thee" reflects a mature understanding of God's absolute uniqueness. Commentators explain this isn't just saying God is the best among many gods, but that He is in a category all by Himself, incomparable to angels or earthly rulers. This statement, rooted in earlier scriptures like Exodus, affirms God as the one, true, infinite Being.

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1 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 8:23

18th Century

Theologian

Compare Deuteronomy 7:9.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 8:23–53

19th Century

Bishop

The prayer of Solomon, uttered (see 1 Kings 8:54) on his knees with hands uplifted to heaven, long and detailed as it is, is yet extrem…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 8:23

17th Century

Pastor

And he said, Lord God of Israel
Their covenant God and Father, whereby he was distinguished from all the gods of the…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 8:22–53

17th Century

Minister

In this excellent prayer, Solomon does as we should do in every prayer; he gives glory to God. Fresh experiences of the truth of God's promises cal…