Psalms 89:6 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD? ”

Psalms 89:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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 - can be compared with God. There is no other god - there is...
Psalms 89:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? [who] among the (g) sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD? (g) Meaning, the angels.
Psalms 89:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

LXXXIX. The Covenant with David. The Ps. may be divided thus: Psalms 89:1-18 . The promise made to David (2 Samuel 7). Yahweh is all-powerful, so that He can, faithful so that He will, fulfil His...
Psalms 89:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

who. Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6. This is the cry of all His saints. See note on Exodus 15:11 . heaven . sky. Same word as Psalms 89:37 . sons of the mighty . sons of Elim . the angel...
Psalms 89:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

6 For who in the clouds can be compared to Jehovah? The prophet now proceeds to illustrate farther what he had said respecting God’s wonders, and exclaims emphatically, Who in the clouds c...
Psalms 89:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD? For who in the heaven - שחק shachak signifies the ethereal regions, all visible o...
Psalms 89:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Who among the sons of the mighty, &c.— i.e. Of the most mighty princes upon earth: But some understand this of the angels, who, in Job 1:6 are particularly styled the Sons of God.
Psalms 89:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. -Inasmuch as the value of a promise depends on the power and the faithfulness of the...
Psalms 89:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

We have here another national and historical Ps., written when the Jewish kingdom and its king had fallen very low before their enemies, contrasting the promises made to David with their seeming lack...
Psalms 89:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Sons of the mighty. — Rather, sons of God — i.e., angels. (Comp. Psalms 29:1 .)
Psalms 89:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 89:1-52 THE foundation of this psalm is the promise in 2 Samuel 7:1-29 which guaranteed the perpetuity of the Davidic kingdom. Many of the characteristic phrases of the prophecy recur her...
Psalms 89:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

No God like Our God Psalms 89:1-18 To understand this psalm we must turn to 2 Samuel 7:1-29 , where God guaranteed that David's kingdom should be continued to his descendants. Nathan's words a...
Psalms 89:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Taken as a whole, this song is one of the finest in the collection as a revelation of how the man of faith is compelled to view circumstances of calamity. In a poem of great beauty he first sets fort...
Psalms 89:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

These verses contain a blessed hymn of praise. Jehovah's name, and his perfections, are gratefully celebrated. His sovereignty, grace, power, love, and goodness, are beautifully set forth, and most t...
Psalms 89:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord ?.... Or "ranked" n, or put upon a par, with him; none of the angels in heaven; for though they are holy, wise, knowing, powerful, faithful, kind,...
Psalms 89:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? [who] among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD? Ver. 6. For who in the heaven can be compared? &c ] Thou far transcendest...
Psalms 89:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Who among the sons of the mighty That is, of the most mighty princes upon earth: or among the highest angels; who well may and needs must admire and adore thee, because thou art incomparably and in...
Psalms 89:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Divine Power and Justice; The Glory of God Celebrated. 5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O L ORD : thy fa...
Psalms 89:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Among the sons of the mighty; either, first, among the potentates of the earth; or rather, secondly, among the highest angels; who well may and needs must admire and adore time, because thou art in...
Psalms 89:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION Superscription .—“ Maschil ,” an instruction, a didactic poem. “Of Ethan the Ezrahite ,” “one of the four sons of Mahol, whose wisdom was excelled by Solomon ( 1 Kings 4:31 ). There i...
Psalms 89:6 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 89:1 . Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. That is to say, an instructive Psalm, written by or for one Ethan, one of the great singers of David's day. He sings of the covenant, the covenant with D...
Psalms 89:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The time of this ode is gathered from the text; it was written after Rahab, the proud Egyptian kingdom, Psalms 87:4 , was broken to pieces, Psalms 89:10 ; and after the hedge, the wall of Jerusalem...
Psalms 89:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever. A majestic song This psalm is one of the very choicest songs in the night. Midst a stream of troubled thoughts there stands a fair island of res...
Psalms 89:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION At first sight, a psalm of praise; but, in reality, one of expostulation and complaint. The praises of God are sung in the opening section ( Psalms 89:1-19 ); they culminated in the D...
Psalms 89:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Of the Messiah and His Kingdom. Maschil, a didactic poem, of Ethan, the Ezrahite, a descendant of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, 1 Chronicles 2:6 ; 1 Kings 4:31 . He belonged to a great family, o...
Psalms 89:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 15:11 ; Jeremiah 10:6 ; Psalms 29:1 ; Psalms 52:1 ; Psalms 113:5 ; Psalms 40:5 ; Psalms 71:19 ; Psalms 73:25 ; Psalms 86:8 ; Psalms 89:8
Psalms 89:6 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Psalm of Worshipful Praise Psalms 89:1-37 INTRODUCTORY WORDS By way of introduction we shall take the first two verses of our study and see what God will give us. Let us quote to you these...
Psalms 89:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Among — The highest angels.

Psalms 89:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 89:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 89:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 89:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 89:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 89:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 89:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 89:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 89:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 89:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 89:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 89:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 89:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 89:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 89:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 89:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 89:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 89:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 89:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 89:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 89:6 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 89:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 89:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 89:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 89:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 89:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 89:6 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Psalms 89:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes