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For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.
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God's Absolute Supremacy
Commentators emphasize that this verse is a foundational declaration of God's absolute and unique supremacy. He is not just one of many powers; He is 'most high above all the earth.' This exaltation is total, placing Him above every conceivable authority, ruler, or being, a theme repeated throughout the Psalms for emphasis.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth - See the notes at Psalms 83:18.
Thou art exalted far above all gods
19th Century
Anglican
For the first clause see Psalms 83:18; for the second Psalms 47:2-9.
16th Century
Protestant
For you, Jehovah, are high above all the earth. Having already explained these words in another place, I will not say more about them now.…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth Above all the inhabitants of the earth, as the Targum; he is highly exa…
The faithful servants of God may well rejoice and be glad, because he is glorified; and whatever tends to his honor, is his people's pleasure. Care…
