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Psalms 89:6

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— For who in the skies is comparable to the LORD? Who among the sons of the mighty is like the LORD,
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? [who] among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— For who in the skies can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty is like unto the LORD,
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For who in the heaven can be compared to the LORD? [who] among the sons of the mighty can be likened to the LORD?
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For who in the heaven can be compared to Jehovah? [who] among the sons of the mighty shall be likened to Jehovah?
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For whom, in the skies, can one compare unto Yahweh? [Or] can one liken unto Yahweh, among the sons of the mighty?
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— For who in the sky, Compareth himself to Jehovah? Is like to Jehovah among sons of the mighty?
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For who in the clouds can be compared to the Lord: or who among the sons of God shall be like to God?
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For who is equall to the Lorde in the heauen? and who is like the Lord among the sonnes of the gods?
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For who in the heauen can be compared vnto the LORD? [who] among the sonnes of the mightie can be likened vnto the LORD?
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For who in heaven can be compared to the LORD? who among the angels can be likened to the LORD?
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
— For who in the heavens shall be compared to the Lord? and who shall be likened to the Lord among the sons of God?
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
— For who in the heaven can be compared unto Yahweh? [who] among the sons of the elim can be likened unto Yahweh?

Strong's Numbers & Hebrew NamesHebrew Old TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
For x3588
(3588) Complement
כִּי
kiy
{kee}
A primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjugation or adverb; often largely modified by other particles annexed.
who x4310
(4310) Complement
מִי
miy
{me}
An interrogitive pronoun of persons, as H4100 is of things, who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.
in the heaven 7834
{7834} Prime
שַׁחַק
shachaq
{shakh'-ak}
From H7833; a powder (as beaten small); by analogy a thin vapor; by extension the firmament.
can be compared 6186
{6186} Prime
עָרַךְ
`arak
{aw-rak'}
A primitive root; to set in a row, that is, arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications).
z8799
<8799> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851)
Mood - Imperfect (See H8811)
Count - 19885
unto Yähwè יָהוֶה? 3068
{3068} Prime
יְהֹוָה
Y@hovah
{yeh-ho-vaw'}
From H1961; (the) self Existent or eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.
[who] among the sons 1121
{1121} Prime
בֵּן
ben
{bane}
From H1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like H0001, H0251, etc.).
of the ´ëlîm אֵלִים 410
{0410} Prime
אֵל
'el
{ale}
Shortened from H0352; strength; as adjective mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity).
can be likened 1819
{1819} Prime
דָּמָה
damah
{daw-maw'}
A primitive root; to compare; by implication to resemble, liken, consider.
z8799
<8799> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851)
Mood - Imperfect (See H8811)
Count - 19885
unto Yähwè יָהוֶה? 3068
{3068} Prime
יְהֹוָה
Y@hovah
{yeh-ho-vaw'}
From H1961; (the) self Existent or eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Psalms 89:6-7

_ _ This is worthy of our belief, for His faithfulness (is praised) by the congregation of saints or holy ones; that is, angels (compare Deuteronomy 33:2; Daniel 8:13).

_ _ sons of the mighty — (compare Psalms 29:1). So is He to be admired on earth.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Psalms 89:5-14.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Psalms 89:6

Among — The highest angels.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

Psalms 89:6

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.

Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
For who:

Psalms 89:8 O LORD God of hosts, who [is] a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
Psalms 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, [are] thy wonderful works [which] thou hast done, and thy thoughts [which are] to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: [if] I would declare and speak [of them], they are more than can be numbered.
Psalms 71:19 Thy righteousness also, O God, [is] very high, who hast done great things: O God, who [is] like unto thee!
Psalms 73:25 Whom have I in heaven [but thee]? and [there is] none upon earth [that] I desire beside thee.
Psalms 86:8 Among the gods [there is] none like unto thee, O Lord; neither [are there any works] like unto thy works.
Psalms 113:5 Who [is] like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
Exodus 15:11 Who [is] like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who [is] like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful [in] praises, doing wonders?
Jeremiah 10:6 Forasmuch as [there is] none like unto thee, O LORD; thou [art] great, and thy name [is] great in might.

the sons:

Psalms 29:1 [[A Psalm of David.]] Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
*marg.
Psalms 52:1 [[To the chief Musician, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.]] Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God [endureth] continually.
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