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Psalms 113:5 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Psalms 113:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 113 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, dwelleth: Heb. exalteth himself to dwell”
Psalms 113:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 113:5
"Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high." The rhetorical question mi ka'YHWH Eloheinu (who is like the LORD our God) expects the answer: none. Mi (who) challenges any claimant to divine uniqueness. This echoes Exodus 15:11 ("Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods?"), Isaiah 40:18, 25 ("To whom then will ye liken God?"), and Micah 7:18 ("Who is a God like unto thee?"). Hammagbihi lashavet (who exalts [Himself] to dwell/sit) describes God's enthronement. Gabah (be high/exalted) indicates elevation; yashav (dwell/sit/inhabit) pictures royal enthronement. God dwells on high...
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Cross-References for Psalms 113:5
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“Yahweh; you are great”
“To whom then will ye liken me”
“Jeshurun”
“Yahweh”
“God of Armies”
“To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?”
“Yahweh, who is like you, who delivers the poor from him who is too strong for him; yes, the poor and the needy from him who robs him?”
“The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”
“in the tent of David”