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Psalms 89:6

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 89:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,
Psalms 89:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 89

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant:
4Thy seed will I establish for ever, And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah
5And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Jehovah; Thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
6For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,
7A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, And to be feared above all them that are round about him?
8O Jehovah God of hosts, Who is a mighty one, like unto thee, O Jehovah? And thy faithfulness is round about thee.
9Thou rulest the pride of the sea: When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
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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
“For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? etc.] Or “ranked” f1261, or put upon a par, with him; none of the angels in heaven; for though they are holy, wise, knowing, powerful, faithful, kind, and merciful creatures, yet not to be compared with the Lord for holiness, wisdom, knowledge, strength, faithfulness, and mercy; (see <021511>Exodus 15:11 <234609>Isaiah 46:9,10 <198908>Psalm 89:8 <110823>1 Kings 8:23 <330718>Micah 7:18), who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord? the Syriac version very wrongly renders it “the sons of angels”, seeing angels do not propagate their species, (<422036>Luke 20:36) to which Kimchi agrees, who makes the “mighty” to be angels,…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For who in the heaven ... - literally, In the cloud; that is, in the sky. The idea is that none in the regions above - the upper world - can be compared with God. There is no other god - there is no one among the angels, great and glorious as they are, that can be likened to him. Who among the sons of the mighty ... - The angels - regarded as mighty. The “sons of the mighty” on earth are spoken of as mighty men - as men of power - as men of exalted rank. So here, the idea is, that none of the angels, though of exalted rank (“principalities,” or “powers,” compare Romans 8:38; Ephesians 1:21), could be put in comparison with God. See the notes at Isaiah 40:25. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Among - The highest angels. Psalms 89:7”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“89:6 mightiest angel: Literally son of God (see study note on 29:1-2).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“For who: Psa 89:8, Psa 40:5, Psa 71:19, Psa 73:25, Psa 86:8, Psa 113:5; Exo 15:11; Jer 10:6 the sons: Psa 29:1 \*marg. Psa 52:1 Psalms 89:7”
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