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Who is like you, Yahweh, among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?

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God Above All Gods

The question "Who is like you among the gods?" is a direct challenge to the idols of Egypt and the world. Commentators explain that after witnessing God's power over the most powerful nation on earth, the Israelites declare His absolute uniqueness. God is not merely the strongest god in a pantheon; He is in a category by Himself, incomparable in power and majesty.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 15:1–18

18th Century

Theologian

With the deliverance of Israel is associated the development of the national poetry, which finds its first and perfect expression in this magnifice…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 15:11

19th Century

Bishop

Who is like unto thee ... among the gods? This is undoubtedly the true meaning.

It had been a main object of the e…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Exodus 15:11–14

19th Century

Preacher

Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thou stretchedst out …

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 15:11

16th Century

Theologian

Who is like unto thee? Moses concludes this song of praise with an exclamation, because the grandeur of the subject is beyond words. The i…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 15:11

17th Century

Pastor

Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods ?
&c.] For the perfections of his nature, for the blessings of his goo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 15:1–21

17th Century

Minister

This song is the most ancient we know. It is a holy song, in honor of God, to exalt His name and celebrate His praise, and His alone, not in the le…

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