King James Version
What Does Psalms 86:8 Mean?
“Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.”
Context
6
Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
7
In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.
8
Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.
9
All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.
10
For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(8) For the sources of this verse see marginal reference and Exodus 15:11. After expressing his conviction of God’s *willingness *to hear prayer, the psalmist goes on to his confidence in Divine power to save.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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Cross-References
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