Psalms 147:5
Great [is] our Lord, and of great power: his understanding [is] infinite.
Great {H1419} is our Lord {H113}, and of great {H7227} power {H3581}: his understanding {H8394} is infinite {H4557}.
Our Lord is great, his power is vast, his wisdom beyond all telling.
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.
Cross-References
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Isaiah 40:28 (17 votes)
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, [that] the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? [there is] no searching of his understanding. -
Psalms 139:17 (12 votes)
¶ How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! -
Psalms 139:18 (12 votes)
[If] I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. -
Psalms 96:4 (10 votes)
For the LORD [is] great, and greatly to be praised: he [is] to be feared above all gods. -
Romans 11:33 (9 votes)
¶ O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out! -
Nahum 1:3 (8 votes)
The LORD [is] slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit [the wicked]: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds [are] the dust of his feet. -
Psalms 48:1 (8 votes)
¶ A Song [and] Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great [is] the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, [in] the mountain of his holiness.
Commentary
Psalm 147:5 is a powerful declaration of God’s supreme attributes, highlighting His boundless nature and perfect knowledge. This verse serves as a cornerstone for understanding the character of the Almighty, offering comfort and inspiring worship.
Context of Psalm 147
Psalm 147 is a hymn of praise, likely composed after the return of the Jewish exiles to Jerusalem, celebrating God’s restoration of His people and the rebuilding of the city walls. It contrasts God’s majestic power over the natural world (sending snow, frost, and winds) with His tender care for the humble and brokenhearted. The psalm encourages Israel to praise the Lord for His goodness, His mighty acts, and His specific attention to their needs. Verse 5, in particular, anchors these acts in God's inherent nature: His greatness, power, and infinite wisdom.
Key Themes
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Practical Application
Understanding Psalm 147:5 has profound implications for faith and daily living:
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