Psalms 89:8
Psalms 89:8 in Multiple Translations
O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.
O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
O Jehovah God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O Jehovah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee.
O Lord God of armies, who is strong like you, O Jah? and your unchanging faith is round about you.
Lord God Almighty, who is as powerful as you? In all this, Lord, you are completely trustworthy.
O Lord God of hostes, who is like vnto thee, which art a mightie Lord, and thy trueth is about thee?
O Jehovah, God of Hosts, Who [is] like Thee — a strong Jah? And Thy faithfulness [is] round about Thee.
LORD, God of Armies, who is a mighty one, like you? LORD, your faithfulness is around you.
O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like to thee? or to thy faithfulness around thee?
Thou hast set our iniquities before thy eyes: our life in the light of thy countenance.
O Yahweh, God Almighty, there is no one [RHQ] who is powerful like you are; your faithfully doing all that you promise is like a cloak that [MET] always surrounds you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 89:8
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Psalms 89:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֣ל
נַ֭עֲרָץ
בְּ/סוֹד
קְדֹשִׁ֣ים
רַבָּ֑ה
וְ֝/נוֹרָ֗א
עַל
כָּל
סְבִיבָֽי/ו
אֵ֣ל
ʼêl
H410
god
N-ms
נַ֭עֲרָץ
ʻârats
H6206
to tremble
V-Niphal
בְּ/סוֹד
çôwd
H5475
counsel
Prep | N-ms
קְדֹשִׁ֣ים
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
רַבָּ֑ה
rab
H7227
many
Adj
וְ֝/נוֹרָ֗א
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
Conj | V-Niphal
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
סְבִיבָֽי/ו
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:8
אֵ֣ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
נַ֭עֲרָץ
ʻârats
H6206
"to tremble"
V-Niphal
To tremble or dread means to feel fear or be terrified, like being in awe of something or someone, as described in various Bible stories.
Definition: 1) to tremble, dread, fear, oppress, prevail, break, be terrified, cause to tremble 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cause to tremble, terrify 1b2) to tremble, feel dread 1b) (Niphal) to be awesome, be terrible 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to regard or treat with awe, regard or treat as awful 1c2) to inspire with awe, terrify
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: be affrighted (afraid, dread, feared, terrified), break, dread, fear, oppress, prevail, shake terribly. See also: Deuteronomy 1:29; Psalms 10:18; Psalms 89:8.
בְּ/סוֹד
çôwd
H5475
"counsel"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a council or gathering of people for discussion, and can also mean a secret or intimate conversation with God.
Definition: 1) council, counsel, assembly 1a) council (of familiar conversation) 1a1) divan, circle (of familiar friends) 1a2) assembly, company 1b) counsel 1b1) counsel (itself) 1b2) secret counsel 1b3) familiar converse, intimacy (with God)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: assembly, consel, inward, secret (counsel). See also: Genesis 49:6; Proverbs 3:32; Psalms 25:14.
קְדֹשִׁ֣ים
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
רַבָּ֑ה
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
וְ֝/נוֹרָ֗א
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
Conj | V-Niphal
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
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.
סְבִיבָֽי/ו
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cp | Suff
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 89:8
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- Context
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- Psalms 89:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:8
- Sermons on Psalms 89:8
Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever
6For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?
7In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.
8O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.
9You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them. 10You crushed Rahab like a carcass; You scattered Your enemies with Your mighty arm.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 71:19 | Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You? |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 2:2 | There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 32:17 | “Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You! |
| 4 | Psalms 147:5 | Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit. |
| 5 | Isaiah 40:25–26 | “To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. |
| 6 | Psalms 89:6 | For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? |
| 7 | Psalms 35:10 | All my bones will exclaim, “Who is like You, O LORD, who delivers the afflicted from the aggressor, the poor and needy from the robber?” |
| 8 | Psalms 84:12 | O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You! |
| 9 | Psalms 24:8 | Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. |
| 10 | Psalms 89:13 | Mighty is Your arm; strong is Your hand. Your right hand is exalted. |
Psalms 89:8 Summary
[Psalms 89:8 tells us that God is the 'LORD God of Hosts', which means He is the all-powerful ruler of everything, and His faithfulness surrounds Him, guiding everything He does. This means we can trust Him completely, just like it says in Psalms 37:3-4, where we are encouraged to trust in the Lord and do good, and He will give us the desires of our heart. God's faithfulness is a fundamental part of who He is, and it is what makes Him so trustworthy and worthy of our praise, as seen in Psalms 89:1, where the psalmist declares his intention to sing of God's faithfulness forever.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to say that God is the 'LORD God of Hosts'?
This title emphasizes God's power and authority over all creation, including the armies of heaven and earth, as seen in Psalms 89:8 and Jeremiah 32:18.
How does God's faithfulness surround Him?
God's faithfulness is a fundamental aspect of His character, as stated in Lamentations 3:22-23, and it surrounds Him in the sense that it is a constant and unchanging part of who He is, guiding His actions and decisions.
What is the significance of comparing God to other beings in the skies and heavenly council?
This comparison, found in Psalms 89:6-7, highlights God's uniqueness and superiority over all other beings, emphasizing that there is no one like Him in power, authority, or character, as also stated in Isaiah 40:25.
How does God's faithfulness relate to His rule over creation?
God's faithfulness is closely tied to His rule over creation, as seen in Psalms 89:8-10, where His faithfulness is mentioned alongside His power to still the raging sea and crush His enemies, demonstrating that His faithfulness is a key aspect of His sovereign rule.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God's faithfulness has been evident in my life, and how can I trust in His faithfulness in times of uncertainty?
- How does the fact that God is surrounded by His faithfulness impact my understanding of His character and my relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I reflect God's faithfulness in my own life, and what are some practical steps I can take to demonstrate faithfulness to others?
- What are some areas of my life where I struggle to trust in God's faithfulness, and how can I surrender those areas to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:8
O Lord God of hosts,.... Of all the hosts of heaven, the sun, moon, and stars, and of all the heavenly hosts of angels, of all the armies in heaven, and the inhabitants of the earth: who is a strong Lord like unto thee?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:8
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:8
Who is a strong Lord like unto thee? who is equal to thee in power, or, as it follows, in faithfulness? To thy faithfulness round about thee, Heb. and thy faithfulness is round about thee, like a girdle adorning and encompassing thee. It appeareth in all thy paths and actions, in thy words and works.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:8
Psalms 89:8 O LORD God of hosts, who [is] a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?Ver. 8. Who is a strong Lord, like unto thee] Heb. Who is like thee, mighty Jah? This is to magnify God, when we get above all creatures, in our conceptions of him. Or to thy faithfulness round about thee?] To those that are round about thee; or, thou art full of faithfulness.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:8
(8-13) Not only is God incomparable in heaven, He is also the only mighty and lofty one in nature or history.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:8
Verse 8. O Lord God of hosts] Thou who hast all armies at thy command, and canst serve thyself by every part of thy creation, whether animate or inanimate. Who is a strong Lord] See Psalms 89:6. Thy faithfulness round about thee?] Or, more properly, thy faithfulness is round about thee. Thou still keepest thy promises in view. God's truth leads him to fulfil his promises: they stand round his throne as the faithful servants of an eastern monarch stand round their master, waiting for the moment of their dismission to perform his will.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:8
5–18. The adoring recital of God’s attributes which follows here has a twofold purpose in relation to the subject of the Psalm. It is a plea with God, and it is an encouragement to Israel. His omnipotence guarantees His ability, His faithfulness is the pledge of His will, to perform His promises to David.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:8
O Lord God of hosts - See the notes at Isaiah 1:9; Psalms 24:10. God, commanding the armies of heaven; leading forth the stars; controlling all forces - all powers. Who is a strong Lord like unto thee?
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:8
8. Thy faithfulness round about thee—Compare Isaiah 11:5 : “Faithfulness the girdle of his reins.” But the idea here is, On all sides the evidences of thy “faithfulness” appear.
Sermons on Psalms 89:8
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Of the Faithfulness of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the faithfulness of God as an essential attribute that defines His nature, asserting that without faithfulness, God would not be God. He illustrates this by re |
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"The Voice of Jesus in the Storm" by Newman Hall | Newman Hall preaches about finding comfort and courage in the midst of life's storms by focusing on the presence and power of Jesus. He emphasizes that Jesus walks with us through |
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Passionate for God's Holiness - Part 2 by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of understanding and embracing the holiness of God in our lives. It explores how the vision of God's holiness can be a rock and sour |
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The Discipline of Disappointment - 20 by Jack Hibbs | Jack Hibbs delivers a powerful sermon on 'The Discipline of Disappointment,' emphasizing that disappointment is an inevitable part of life that can be managed through faith in God. |
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The Great Cost of Unbelief - Part 10 by W.F. Kumuyi | This sermon emphasizes the power of God to transform lives, bring people back from sin, and prepare them for righteousness. It encourages believers to trust in God's ability to sav |
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Lessons Learned From Korah's Rebellion by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of repentance and understanding the wrath of God. He refers to a story in Numbers where the earth opens up and swallows rebellio |
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The Law of Separation by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the pastor shares a personal experience of God speaking to him on a boat in Florida, promising to supply everything the church and his family would need if they led |