Psalms 86:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 86:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: Thou art God alone.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: Thou art God alone.
Psalms 86:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 86

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: Thou art God alone.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For thou art great, etc.] In his nature, and the perfections of it; in his power, wisdom, truth, faithfulness, love, grace, and mercy; and in all his persons; the Father is great, greater than all; the Son is the great God, and our Saviour; and the Spirit, which is in his people, is greater than he that is in the world: and doest wondrous things; in nature and providence; such as the forming of all things out of nothing; upholding all things by the word of his power; the formation of man, soul and body, and the union of both; and the constant government of the world; and more especially in grace, as the provision in the covenant in eternity, the mission of Christ in time, the conversion of a…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For thou art great, and doest wondrous things - Things suited to excite wonder or admiration; things which lie beyond the power of any creature, and which could be performed by no one but a being of almighty power. A God who could do these things could also do that which the psalmist asked of him, for what God actually does proves that there is nothing within the limits of possibility which he cannot perform. The greatness and the power of God are reasons why we should appeal to him in our weakness, and in our times of trouble. Thou art God alone - Thou only canst do what a God can do, or what belongs to God. In those things, therefore, which require the interposition of divine power our…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“For: Psa 86:8, Psa 72:18, Psa 77:14, Psa 77:15, Psa 145:3-5; Exo 15:11; Job 11:7; Dan 6:26, Dan 6:27; Act 2:19-22, Act 4:30; Rom 15:18, Rom 15:19; Heb 2:4 God: Deu 6:3, Deu 6:4, Deu 32:39; Isa 37:16, Isa 37:20, Isa 44:6-8; Mar 12:29; Co1 8:4; Eph 4:6 Psalms 86:11”
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