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Psalms 135:5

Psalms 135:5
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For I know that the Lord is great,.... Jehovah the Father is great in his perfections; in his power, wisdom, faithfulness, grace, and goodness; and in his works of creation, providence, and grace: and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For I know - I, as the representative of Israel, and speaking in the, name of the people. This is said as the foundation or the reason for praise. It was the thorough conviction of the psalmist that…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 135:5-14

The psalmist had suggested to us the goodness of God, as the proper matter of our cheerful praises; here he suggests to us the greatness of God as the proper matter of our awful praises; and on this…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 135:5-7

Jehovah's greatness and sovereignty exhibited in Nature.