Bible Strands
Psalms 113:5
Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses a worshiping assembly during a hymn that contrasts divine transcendence with divine attention to the lowly. The declaration occurs within a liturgical sequence that moves from God’s exaltation over all nations to His deliberate condescension.
The words — The interrogative מִי (mi) asks “who?” while הַֽ/מַּגְבִּיהִ֥י (ha./mag.bi.Hi) literally means “the One making high,” describing God’s elevated throne.
The thread — This unmatched divine status is echoed in Psalms 89:6, Isaiah 40:25, and Jeremiah 10:6. Each reference repeats the rhetorical denial of any comparable being to Yahweh.
Why it lands — The text demands a reader acknowledge that no created or heavenly power rivals God’s authority. It requires the reader to stop comparing divine actions to human or spiritual standards and accept God’s singular sovereignty.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,
Cross-references
- Psalms 89:6 For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?
- Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One.
- Jeremiah 10:6 There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.
- Deuteronomy 33:26 “There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.
- Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
- Psalms 89:8 O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.
- Isaiah 40:18 To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him?
- Psalms 35:10 All my bones will exclaim, “Who is like You, O LORD, who delivers the afflicted from the aggressor, the poor and needy from the robber?”
- Psalms 103:19 The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.
- Isaiah 16:5 in loving devotion a throne will be established in the tent of David. A judge seeking justice and hastening righteousness will sit on it in faithfulness.