2 Samuel 7:22
2 Samuel 7:22 in Multiple Translations
How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears.
Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
Wherefore thou art great, O Jehovah God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God besides thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
Truly you are great, O Lord God: there is no one like you and no other God but you, as is clear from everything which has come to our ears.
How great you are, Lord God! There really is no one like you; there is no other God, only you. We have never heard about anyone else.
Wherefore thou art great, O Lord God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God besides thee, according to all that wee haue heard with our eares.
Therefore Thou hast been great, Jehovah God, for there is none like Thee, and there is no God save Thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
Therefore you are great, LORD God. For there is no one like you, neither is there any God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God besides thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
Therefore thou art magnified, O Lord God, because there is none like to thee, neither is there any God besides thee, in all the things that we have heard with our ears.
“ Yahweh my God, you are great. There is no one like you. Only you are God, just as we have always heard.
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Study Notes — 2 Samuel 7:22
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Context — David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving
22How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears.
23And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself and to make a name for Himself? You performed great and awesome wonders by driving out nations and their gods from before Your people, whom You redeemed for Yourself from Egypt. 24For You have established Your people Israel as Your very own forever, and You, O LORD, have become their God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 86:10 | For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God. |
| 2 | Exodus 15:11 | Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? |
| 3 | Psalms 86:8 | O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours. |
| 4 | Micah 7:18 | Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance— who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 16:25 | For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. |
| 6 | Isaiah 45:5 | I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 3:24 | “O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your greatness and power to Your servant. For what god in heaven or on earth can perform such works and mighty acts as Yours? |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 2:2 | There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. |
| 9 | Psalms 89:6 | For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? |
| 10 | Psalms 89:8 | O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You. |
2 Samuel 7:22 Summary
[This verse is a beautiful expression of David's awe and reverence for God, where he declares God's greatness and uniqueness, recognizing that there is no other God like Him, as also stated in Isaiah 45:5-6. David's statement is based on the many amazing things he has heard about God's power and love, similar to what is mentioned in Psalm 106:8 and Acts 13:17. By reflecting on God's greatness, we can deepen our own reverence and trust in Him, and seek to honor Him in our daily lives, as encouraged in Colossians 1:9-10 and Psalm 119:161.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of David's declaration in 2 Samuel 7:22?
David's declaration in 2 Samuel 7:22 is a profound expression of his reverence and awe for God, recognizing His uniqueness and sovereignty, as also seen in Isaiah 46:9 and Psalm 86:8-10.
How does this verse relate to the concept of idolatry?
This verse emphasizes the exclusivity of the one true God, implying that any other deity is false, which is a theme also explored in Exodus 20:3 and Deuteronomy 6:4.
What does David mean by 'according to everything we have heard with our own ears'?
David is referencing the testimonies and accounts of God's mighty works that have been passed down, similar to what is mentioned in Psalm 44:1 and Joshua 24:31, which have deepened his understanding and reverence for God.
How can we apply David's declaration to our own lives?
We can apply David's declaration by cultivating a deeper reverence and awe for God, recognizing His sovereignty and uniqueness, and seeking to honor Him in our daily lives, as encouraged in Romans 11:33-36 and Psalm 100:3-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have personally experienced or heard about God's greatness and uniqueness?
- How does recognizing God's sovereignty and exclusivity impact your daily life and decisions?
- What are some 'great things' God has accomplished in your life, and how can you give Him thanks and praise for them, as David did in 2 Samuel 7:21-22?
- In what ways can you, like David, declare God's greatness to others and give testimony to His mighty works?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 7:22
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 7:22
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:22
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:22
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 7:22
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 7:22
Sermons on 2 Samuel 7:22
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The Tabernacle of David (2 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a chosen people for God. He highlights how God chose Israel not because they were the greatest, but because they were |
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The Miracle-Working God of Mercy by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker encourages the audience to reflect on their convictions about God. He suggests that they circle three titles for God mentioned by David in the psalm. Th |
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The Glory Which Is Due to Jehovah. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches a Thanksgiving Sermon based on 1 Chronicles 16:28-29, emphasizing the importance of giving glory and strength to the Lord, bringing offerings, and worshiping |
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The Holiness of God by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of responding to the reality of God's holiness. He starts by highlighting the commandment in Exodus 20:3 to have no other god |
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The Holiness of God - Part 1 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the holiness of God and the need for reverence and sanctification in His presence. He refers to the story of Moses encountering God at the b |
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(Reformation Within Protestantism): Faith in Practice by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that when God speaks, His words have multiple applications and are true for anyone who believes them. He asserts that nothing in history, ph |
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Take Heed, Lest You Fall by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the role of a prophet and the importance of listening to God's voice. The prophet in focus is described as having a fierce loyalty to God and |






