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For who in the skies can be compared to Yahweh? Who among the sons of the heavenly beings is like Yahweh,

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God Has No Equal

The verse's rhetorical questions emphasize God's absolute uniqueness. Commentators explain that no being, whether in the heavens or on earth, can be compared to Him. This includes the most powerful angels and the greatest earthly rulers. His majesty and power are in a category of their own, demanding recognition and praise.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 89:6

18th Century

Theologian

For who in the heaven ... - literally, In the cloud; that is, in the sky. The idea is that none in the regions above - the upper world - c…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 89:6

19th Century

Bishop

Sons of the mighty. —Rather, sons of God—that is, angels. ().

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 89:6–7

19th Century

Preacher

For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD? God is greatly to be feared…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 89:6

16th Century

Theologian

For who in the clouds can be compared to Jehovah? The prophet now proceeds to illustrate further what he had said respecting God’s wonders…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 89:6

17th Century

Pastor

For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord ?
&c.] Or "ranked" F14 , or put upon a par, with him;…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 89:5–14

17th Century

Minister

The more God's works are known, the more they are admired. And to praise the Lord, is to acknowledge him to be such that there is none like him.

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