King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Who [is] like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who [is] like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful [in] praises, doing wonders?
Complete Jewish Bible:
Who is like you, ADONAI, among the mighty? Who is like you, sublime in holiness, awesome in praises, working wonders?
Berean Standard Bible:
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
American Standard Version:
Who is like unto thee, O Jehovah, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Who is like unto thee, O LORD{H3068}, among the gods{H410}? who is like thee, glorious{H142} in holiness{H6944}, fearful{H3372} in praises{H8416}, doing{H6213} wonders{H6382}?
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Kings 8:23
- And he said, LORD God of Israel, [there is] no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart:
Psalms 89:5
- ¶ And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Psalms 89:8
- O LORD God of hosts, who [is] a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
1 Samuel 2:2
- [There is] none holy as the LORD: for [there is] none beside thee: neither [is there] any rock like our God.
2 Samuel 7:22
- Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for [there is] none like thee, neither [is there any] God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
Revelation 4:8
- ¶ And the four beasts had each of them six wings about [him]; and [they were] full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
Isaiah 6:3
- And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, [is] the LORD of hosts: the whole earth [is] full of his glory.
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Commentary for Exodus 15:11
**Themes:**
Exodus 15:11, part of the Song of Moses, celebrates themes of:
1. **Divine Uniqueness:** It declares the incomparability of the LORD (Yahweh) to any other gods, emphasizing His supremacy.
2. **Holiness:** The verse extols God's holiness, a key attribute that sets Him apart from all creation and false deities.
3. **Awe and Reverence:** It acknowledges the fearsome aspect of God's glory, inspiring reverence among His people.
4. **Praiseworthiness:** The LORD is recognized as worthy of praise for His mighty acts.
5. **Wonderworking Power:** The verse highlights God's ability to perform wonders, such as the parting of the Red Sea, which had just occurred.
**Historical Context:**
The verse is set immediately after the Israelites' miraculous deliverance from the Egyptians at the Red Sea, during the Exodus. This event, which demonstrated God's power and protection over His people, prompted Moses and the Israelites to break into song, praising God for His mighty act of salvation and judgment against the Egyptians. It reflects the historical transition from slavery to freedom and from polytheism to monotheism, as the Israelites recognize the LORD as the one true God. The song serves as a liturgical piece that would be remembered and sung by future generations, reinforcing their faith in God's might and His covenant relationship with Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H410
There are 307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵל
Transliteration: ʼêl
Pronunciation: ale
Description: shortened from אַיִל; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity); God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' - Strong's Number: H142
There are 56 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָדַר
Transliteration: ʼâdar
Pronunciation: aw-dar'
Description: a primitive root; to expand, i.e. be great or (figuratively) magnificent; (become) glorious, honourable. - Strong's Number: H6944
There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
Transliteration: qôdesh
Pronunciation: ko'-desh
Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. - Strong's Number: H3372
There are 305 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרֵא
Transliteration: yârêʼ
Pronunciation: yaw-ray'
Description: a primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten; affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). - Strong's Number: H8416
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּהִלָּה
Transliteration: tᵉhillâh
Pronunciation: teh-hil-law'
Description: from הָלַל; laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn; praise. - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H6382
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּלֶא
Transliteration: peleʼ
Pronunciation: peh'-leh
Description: from פָּלָא; a miracle; marvellous thing, wonder(-ful, -fully).