New International VersionNo one is like you, LORD; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.
New Living TranslationLORD, there is no one like you! For you are great, and your name is full of power.
English Standard VersionThere is none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might.
Berean Standard BibleThere is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.
King James BibleForasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
New King James VersionInasmuch as there is none like You, O LORD (You are great, and Your name is great in might),
New American Standard BibleThere is none like You, LORD; You are great, and Your name is great in might.
NASB 1995There is none like You, O LORD; You are great, and great is Your name in might.
NASB 1977There is none like Thee, O LORD; Thou art great, and great is Thy name in might.
Legacy Standard BibleThere is none like You, O Yahweh; You are great, and great is Your name in might.
Amplified BibleThere is none like You, O LORD; You are great, and great is Your mighty and powerful name.
Christian Standard BibleLORD, there is no one like you. You are great; your name is great in power.
Holman Christian Standard BibleYahweh, there is no one like You. You are great; Your name is great in power.
American Standard VersionThere is none like unto thee, O Jehovah; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
Contemporary English VersionOur LORD, great and powerful, you alone are God.
English Revised VersionThere is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationNo one is like you, O LORD. You are great. Your name is powerful.
Good News TranslationLORD, there is no one like you; you are mighty, and your name is great and powerful.
International Standard VersionThere is no one like you, LORD. You are great, and your name is great and powerful.
NET BibleI said, "There is no one like you, LORD. You are great. And you are renowned for your power.
New Heart English Bible"There is none like you, LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might.
Webster's Bible TranslationForasmuch as there is none like to thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThere is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.
World English BibleThere is no one like you, Yahweh. You are great, and your name is great in might. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBecause there is none like You, O YHWH, "" You [are] great, and Your Name [is] great in might.
Young's Literal Translation Because there is none like Thee, O Jehovah, Great art Thou, and great Thy name in might.
Smith's Literal TranslationFor none like thee, O Jehovah; thou art great, and great thy name in strength. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere is none like to thee, O Lord: thou art great and great is thy name in might.
Catholic Public Domain VersionO Lord, there is nothing similar to you. You are great, and your name is great in strength.
New American BibleNo one is like you, LORD, you are great, great and mighty is your name.
New Revised Standard VersionThere is none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere is no one like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedThere is none like you, LORD JEHOVAH, for you are great, and your name is great in might OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There is none like unto Thee, O LORD; Thou art great, and Thy name is great in might.
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Context The Sovereignty of God… 5Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them, for they can do no harm, and neither can they do any good.” 6There is nonelike You,O LORD.Youare great,and Your nameis mightyin power.7Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.…
Cross References Psalm 86:8O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours.
Exodus 15:11Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
1 Chronicles 17:20O LORD, there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears.
Deuteronomy 3:24“O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your greatness and power to Your servant. For what god in heaven or on earth can perform such works and mighty acts as Yours?
Psalm 89:6-8For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? / In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. / O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.
Isaiah 40:18To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him?
Isaiah 46:5To whom will you liken Me or count Me equal? To whom will you compare Me, that we should be alike?
Psalm 113:5Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?
Psalm 145:3Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.
Isaiah 45:5I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me,
Isaiah 45:21Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me.
1 Kings 8:23and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.
Psalm 96:4For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
Psalm 97:9For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.
Isaiah 44:6Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.
Treasury of Scripture For as much as there is none like to you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might. there. Exodus 8:10 And he said, To morrow. And he said,Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know thatthere is none like unto the LORD our God. Exodus 9:14 For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know thatthere is none like me in all the earth. Exodus 15:11 Whois like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? whois like thee, glorious in holiness, fearfulin praises, doing wonders? thou. Jeremiah 32:18 Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts,is his name, Nehemiah 4:14 And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord,which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses. Nehemiah 9:32 Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day. Jump to Previous ForasmuchGreatMightyPowerJump to Next ForasmuchGreatMightyPowerJeremiah 10 1.The unequal comparison of God and idols.17.The prophet exhorts to flee from the calamity to come.19.He laments the spoil of the tabernacle by foolish pastors.23.He makes an humble supplication.There is none like You, O LORD.This phrase emphasizes the uniqueness and incomparability of God. In the context of Jeremiah, the prophet contrasts the living God with the lifeless idols worshiped by the nations. This assertion of God's uniqueness is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, seen in passages like Isaiah 46:9, where God declares, "I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me." The use of "O LORD" invokes the covenant name of God, Yahweh, highlighting His personal relationship with Israel. This phrase also reflects the monotheistic belief central to Israel's faith, distinguishing it from the polytheistic practices of surrounding cultures. You are great, The greatness of God is a fundamental attribute, often associated with His sovereignty, majesty, and authority over creation. In the historical context of Jeremiah, this declaration serves as a reminder to the Israelites of God's supreme power, especially during times of national crisis and exile. The greatness of God is celebrated in other biblical texts, such asPsalm 145:3, which states, "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." This greatness is not only in power but also in wisdom, love, and holiness. and Your name is mighty in power. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a name was more than a label; it represented the essence and authority of a person. God's name being "mighty in power" signifies His active presence and ability to accomplish His will. This is evident in the Exodus narrative, where God's name and power are revealed through the deliverance of Israel from Egypt. The power of God's name is also a theme in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to pray in Jesus' name, recognizing the authority and power it holds (John 14:13-14). The might of God's name assures believers of His ability to protect, provide, and fulfill His promises. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel. He is the author of the Book of Jeremiah. 2. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God used in the Old Testament, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people. 3. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel during Jeremiah's time, which was facing impending judgment due to idolatry and disobedience. 4. IdolatryA prevalent issue in Judah, where the people were turning to false gods and idols, which Jeremiah frequently condemned. 5. Babylonian ThreatThe geopolitical context of Jeremiah's ministry, where Babylon was rising as a dominant power, eventually leading to the exile of Judah. Teaching Points God's UniquenessRecognize that there is no one like God in power, wisdom, and holiness. This understanding should lead us to worship Him alone and reject all forms of idolatry. The Power of God's NameGod's name represents His character and authority. As believers, we should call upon His name with reverence and trust in His mighty power to act in our lives. Rejecting IdolatryJust as Judah was called to turn from idols, we must identify and remove any modern-day idols in our lives, whether they be material possessions, relationships, or personal ambitions. Trust in God's SovereigntyIn times of uncertainty or threat, like the Babylonian threat to Judah, we can find peace and confidence in God's sovereign power and His plans for our good. Worship as a ResponseOur response to God's greatness should be one of worship and adoration, acknowledging His supreme authority and expressing gratitude for His work in our lives. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 10
Is anything too hard for the Lord?
What does 'God's Outstretched Arm' symbolize?
How does Isaiah 25:6, which speaks of a universal feast for all peoples, align with other Old Testament passages emphasizing Israel’s exclusivity?
Why does Isaiah 9:6 assign divine titles like 'Mighty God' to a child, seeming to conflict with other monotheistic passages in the Old Testament?(6) Forasmuch as.--A somewhat flat addition to the Hebrew text, which opens with a vigorous abruptness, None is there like unto thee . . .Great in might.--The latter is an almost technical word (as inIsaiah 33:13;Psalm 21:13;Psalm 145:11) for the Divine Omnipotence. (Compare "the Mighty God" ofIsaiah 9:6.) Verse 6. - Forasmuch as there is none; rather, so that, etc. But practically it is merely a strengthened negative. There is none like unto thee; none, that is, among those who claim to have Divine power (comp. the phrase, "God of gods," Deuteronomy 10:17; Psalm 136:2). It would appear from some passages, however, as if the heathen did not worship mere nonentities (though idols are sometimes called "things of naught," e.g., ten times by Isaiah) by comparison with Jehovah, but that there was a dark background of awful personal or quasi-personal reality ( e.g., Deuteronomy 4:7; 2 Chronicles 28:23).
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Hebrew There is noneמֵאֵ֥ין(mê·’ên)Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 369:A non-entity, a negative particlelike You,כָּמ֖וֹךָ(kā·mō·w·ḵā)Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 3644:Like, as, whenO LORD.יְהוָ֑ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of IsraelYouאַתָּ֛ה(’at·tāh)Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859:Thou and thee, ye and youare great,גָּד֥וֹל(gā·ḏō·wl)Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419:Great, older, insolentand Your nameשִׁמְךָ֖(šim·ḵā)Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034:A nameis mightyוְגָד֥וֹל(wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl)Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419:Great, older, insolentin power.בִּגְבוּרָֽה׃(biḡ·ḇū·rāh)Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1369:Force, valor, victory
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