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Psalms 145:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 145:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised; And his greatness is unsearchable.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised; And his greatness is unsearchable.
Psalms 145:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 145

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1I will extol thee, my God, O King; And I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
2Every day will I bless thee; And I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
3Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised; And his greatness is unsearchable.
4One generation shall laud thy works to another, And shall declare thy mighty acts.
5Of the glorious majesty of thine honor, And of thy wondrous works, will I meditate.
6And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts; And I will declare thy greatness.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Great [is] the Lord, and greatly to be praised, etc.] Christ is the great God as well as our Saviour; great in all the perfections of his nature, of great wisdom, power, faithfulness, holiness, grace, and goodness; great in his person as God-man, God manifest in the flesh; great in all his offices and relations he bears and stands in to his people; and great in all his works of creation, providence, and redemption, in which he is concerned; and upon all which accounts he is to be praised, and greatly to be praised, by his people, even to the utmost of their capacities, here and hereafter; (see <194801>”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Compare Psa 18:3; Psa 48:1). greatness--as displayed in His works.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised - See Psalms 96:4, note; Psalms 18:3, note. And his greatness is unsearchable - See Job 5:9, note; Job 9:10, note; Job 11:7-8, notes. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Great: Psa 48:1, Psa 96:4, Psa 147:5; Job 5:9, Job 9:10; Rev 15:3 and his greatness is unsearchable: Heb. and of his greatness there is no search, Psa 139:6; Job 5:9, Job 9:10, Job 11:7-9, Job 26:14; Isa 40:28; Rom 11:33 Psalms 145:4”
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