Psalms 135:5
Psalms 135:5 in Multiple Translations
For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
For I know that Jehovah is great, And that our Lord is above all gods.
I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is greater than all other gods.
I know how great the Lord is—our Lord is greater than all gods.
For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is aboue all gods.
For I have known that great [is] Jehovah, Yea, our Lord [is] above all gods.
For I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is above all gods.
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our LORD is above all gods.
Who made the heavens in understanding: for his mercy endureth for ever.
I know that Yahweh is great; he is greater than all the gods.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 135:5
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Psalms 135:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֤י
אֲנִ֣י
יָ֭דַעְתִּי
כִּי
גָד֣וֹל
יְהוָ֑ה
וַ֝/אֲדֹנֵ֗י/נוּ
מִ/כָּל
אֱלֹהִֽים
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֲנִ֣י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
יָ֭דַעְתִּי
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
גָד֣וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וַ֝/אֲדֹנֵ֗י/נוּ
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
Conj | N-mp | Suff
מִ/כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 135:5
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֲנִ֣י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
יָ֭דַעְתִּי
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
גָד֣וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וַ֝/אֲדֹנֵ֗י/נוּ
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
מִ/כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Psalms 135:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 135:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 135:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 135:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 135:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 135:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 135:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 135:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 135:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 135:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 135:5
- Sermons on Psalms 135:5
Context — Give Praise, O Servants of the LORD
3Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.
4For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession.
5For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.
6The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. 7He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 95:3 | For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods. |
| 2 | Psalms 48:1 | Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. |
| 3 | Psalms 97:9 | For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 10:17 | For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe. |
| 5 | Psalms 86:8–10 | O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours. All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name. For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God. |
| 6 | Daniel 6:26–27 | I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” |
| 7 | Isaiah 40:22 | He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. |
| 8 | Daniel 3:29 | Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will be cut into pieces and their houses reduced to rubble. For there is no other god who can deliver in this way.” |
| 9 | Psalms 89:6 | For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? |
| 10 | Psalms 96:4–5 | For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. |
Psalms 135:5 Summary
This verse is saying that the Lord is the greatest and most powerful being in the universe, and that He is above all other false gods and idols. We can know that the Lord is great by looking at His creation and by experiencing His power and presence in our lives, as seen in Psalms 19:1 and Acts 2:1-4. The Lord is worthy of our worship and praise, and we should turn away from false gods and idols and towards Him, as seen in Exodus 20:3 and 1 Corinthians 8:4-6. By acknowledging the Lord's greatness, we can have a deeper understanding of who He is and why He deserves our praise and worship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the Lord is above all gods?
This means that the Lord is superior to all other false gods and idols, and He is the one true God who deserves our worship and praise, as seen in Exodus 20:3 and Isaiah 44:6.
How can we know that the Lord is great?
We can know that the Lord is great by looking at His creation, as seen in Psalms 19:1, and by experiencing His power and presence in our lives, as seen in Acts 2:1-4.
Is this verse saying that other gods are real?
No, this verse is not saying that other gods are real, but rather that the Lord is above all other false gods and idols that people may worship, as seen in 1 Corinthians 8:4-6.
What does it mean to say that our Lord is great?
Saying that our Lord is great means that He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and worthy of our worship and praise, as seen in Psalms 95:3 and Revelation 4:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced the greatness of the Lord in my life?
- How can I worship and praise the Lord in a way that acknowledges His greatness?
- What are some false gods or idols that I may be tempted to worship, and how can I turn away from them and towards the one true God?
- How can I share the greatness of the Lord with others, and what are some ways that I can be a witness for Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 135:5
For I know that the Lord [is] great,.... Jehovah the Father is great in his perfections; in his power, wisdom, faithfulness, grace, and goodness; and in his works of creation, providence, and grace:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 135:5
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. For I know - from the proofs that He has given in the experience of His people individually and nationally as also in the works of nature (Psalms 135:6-12).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 135:5
Above all that are called gods, or worshipped as gods by the heathen people. And therefore seeing they commonly praise and extol their idols, it becometh you not to be silent as to the praises of your God.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 135:5
Psalms 135:5 For I know that the LORD [is] great, and [that] our Lord [is] above all gods.Ver. 5. For I know that the Lord is great] As well as good, Psalms 135:3. This I believe and know, saith the psalmist; and do therefore make it my practice to praise him. And that our Lord is above all gods] Whether they be so deputed, as magistrates, or reputed, as idols.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 135:5
(5, 6) Adapted from Psalms 115:3.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 135:5
Verse 5. The Lord is great] Unlimited in his power: another reason. Is above all gods.] Every class of being, whether idolized or not; because he is the Fountain of existence. This is a fifth reason.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 135:5
5–7. Jehovah’s greatness and sovereignty exhibited in Nature.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 135:5
For I know - I, as the representative of Israel, and speaking in the, name of the people. This is said as the foundation or the reason for praise.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 135:5
5. For I know that the Lord is great—The word “great,” means absolutely supreme, as Psalms 135:6 and the whole following argument show. This is advanced as the ground and reason of all praise and adoration.
Sermons on Psalms 135:5
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"The Great God" by Colin Peckham | This sermon emphasizes the greatness and glory of God, highlighting the distinction between God's heavenly majesty and our earthly limitations. It calls for a reverent recognition |
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The Anointed Body of Christ in China by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the importance of facing reality and embracing the ideals of the church. He shares how God prepared the message in advance, with a brother |
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A Message to Fools and the Slow of Heart by Carter Conlon | This sermon from Luke chapter 24, titled 'A Message to Fools and the Slow of Heart,' emphasizes the importance of returning to God's presence and truth, highlighting the danger of |
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(The Life of David) 06 a Man After God's Own Heart by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of learning from the lives of biblical figures, particularly David. He explains that studying the principles and actions of th |
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The Beauty and Strength of Zion by John Owen | In this sermon, the preacher addresses five questions regarding the protection and preservation of the church. The preacher begins by giving an illustration of how massive and impe |
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Cd Gv506 Om India Policy by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the need for unity and the importance of helping supply personnel for Bombay. They emphasize the complexity of the situation and the need for |
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Men Advise, God Guides by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the contrast between human advice and divine guidance, urging believers to seek God's wisdom through His Word and worship. He highlights the importance of |