Psalms 135:5
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
American King James Version (AKJV)
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For I know that Jehovah is great, And that our Lord is above all gods.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is greater than all other gods.
Webster's Revision
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
World English Bible
For I know that Yahweh is great, that our Lord is above all gods.
English Revised Version (ERV)
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
Clarke's Psalms 135:5 Bible Commentary
The Lord is great - Unlimited in his power: another reason.
Is above all gods - Every class of being, whether idolized or not; because he is the Fountain of existence. This is a fifth reason.
Barnes's Psalms 135:5 Bible Commentary
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 God was great above all who were claimed to be gods, and that he only was worthy of worship.
That the Lord is great - See the notes at Psalm 95:3.
And that our Lord is above all gods - All that are worshipped as gods.
