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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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18th Century
Theologian
Compare Deuteronomy 7:9.
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…
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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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…