Psalms 77:13
Psalms 77:13 in Multiple Translations
Your way, O God, is holy. What god is so great as our God?
Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God?
Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: Who is a great god like unto God?
Your way, O God, is holy: what god is so great as our God?
God, your ways are holy; is any god as great as you?
Thy way, O God, is in the Sanctuarie: who is so great a God as our God!
O God, in holiness [is] Thy way, Who [is] a great god like God?
Your way, God, is in the sanctuary. What god is great like God?
Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God!
He divided the sea and brought them through: and he made the waters to stand as in a vessel.
God, everything that you do is holy; there is certainly no god [RHQ] who is great like you are!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 77:13
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Psalms 77:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָגִ֥יתִי
בְ/כָל
פָּעֳלֶ֑/ךָ
וּֽ/בַ/עֲלִ֖ילוֹתֶ֣י/ךָ
אָשִֽׂיחָה
וְ/הָגִ֥יתִי
hâgâh
H1897
to mutter
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
בְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
פָּעֳלֶ֑/ךָ
pôʻal
H6467
work
N-ms | Suff
וּֽ/בַ/עֲלִ֖ילוֹתֶ֣י/ךָ
ʻălîylâh
H5949
wantonness
Conj | Prep | N-fp | Suff
אָשִֽׂיחָה
sîyach
H7878
to muse
V-Qal-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 77:13
וְ/הָגִ֥יתִי
hâgâh
H1897
"to mutter"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
To mutter or ponder, as seen in Psalm 1:2 where it means to meditate on God's law, and also in Psalm 37:35 where it describes plotting evil.
Definition: 1) to moan, growl, utter, muse, mutter, meditate, devise, plot, speak 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to roar, growl, groan 1a2) to utter, speak 1a3) to meditate, devise, muse, imagine 1b) (Poal) to utter 1c) (Hiphil) to mutter
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: imagine, meditate, mourn, mutter, roar, [idiom] sore, speak, study, talk, utter. See also: Joshua 1:8; Proverbs 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
בְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
פָּעֳלֶ֑/ךָ
pôʻal
H6467
"work"
N-ms | Suff
A work or deed is what this word refers to, describing something that has been done or made. It can also mean wages or the result of an action.
Definition: 1) work, deed, doing 1a) deed, thing done 1b) work, thing made 1c) wages of work 1d) acquisition (of treasure)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: act, deed, do, getting, maker, work. See also: Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalms 104:23; Psalms 9:17.
וּֽ/בַ/עֲלִ֖ילוֹתֶ֣י/ךָ
ʻălîylâh
H5949
"wantonness"
Conj | Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word can mean wantonness or evil deeds, but also a great exploit or achievement. It's used to describe God's mighty acts and human actions, both good and bad, like in Psalm 9.
Definition: 1) wantonness, deed, doing 1a) wantonness 1b) deed 1c) practices, evil deeds
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: act(-ion), deed, doing, invention, occasion, work. See also: Deuteronomy 22:14; Psalms 141:4; Psalms 9:12.
אָשִֽׂיחָה
sîyach
H7878
"to muse"
V-Qal-1cs
This Hebrew word means to think deeply about something, like a problem or an idea, and to talk to oneself or others about it, as seen in the book of Psalms where David ponders God's creation.
Definition: 1) to put forth, mediate, muse, commune, speak, complain, ponder, sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to complain 1a2) to muse, meditate upon, study, ponder 1a3) to talk, sing, speak 1b) (Polel) to meditate, consider, put forth thoughts
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with). See also: Judges 5:10; Psalms 119:15; Psalms 55:18.
Study Notes — Psalms 77:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 77:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 77:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 77:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 77:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 77:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 77:13
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 77:13
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 77:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 77:13
- Sermons on Psalms 77:13
Context — In the Day of Trouble I Sought the Lord
11I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.
12I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.
13Your way, O God, is holy. What god is so great as our God?
14You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength among the peoples. 15With power You redeemed Your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. SelahCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 73:17 | until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end. |
| 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 89:6–8 | For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You. |
| 4 | Isaiah 40:25 | “To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 32:31 | For their rock is not like our Rock, even our enemies concede. |
| 6 | Psalms 27:4 | One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple. |
| 7 | Isaiah 40:18 | To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him? |
| 8 | Psalms 63:2 | So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory. |
| 9 | Isaiah 46:5 | To whom will you liken Me or count Me equal? To whom will you compare Me, that we should be alike? |
| 10 | Psalms 86:8 | O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours. |
Psalms 77:13 Summary
This verse tells us that God's way is holy, meaning it's perfect and without sin. It's also asking a question, 'What god is so great as our God?' which is a way of saying that our God is the best and most powerful. This means we can trust Him and follow His ways, just like it says in Psalms 37:23-24 that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. We can have confidence in God's greatness and holiness, and live our lives in a way that honors Him, as encouraged in Colossians 1:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's way is holy?
This means that God's path and actions are set apart, perfect, and without sin, as seen in Psalms 92:15 which says God is upright and there is no unrighteousness in Him.
How can we compare our God to other gods?
The Bible teaches that there is no god like our God, who is the one true God, as stated in Isaiah 44:6, and this comparison is to highlight God's uniqueness and greatness.
What is the significance of asking what god is so great as our God?
This rhetorical question emphasizes the superiority of our God over all other false gods, and is a declaration of faith and trust in His power and greatness, similar to what is expressed in Psalms 86:8-10.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
Recognizing God's holiness and greatness should inspire worship, gratitude, and obedience in our lives, as we seek to follow His holy ways, as encouraged in Leviticus 11:45 and 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have seen God's holiness and greatness in my life, and how can I respond with worship and praise?
- How does the fact that God's way is holy challenge my own thoughts and actions, and what changes can I make to align with His ways?
- In what ways can I declare the greatness of our God to those around me, and what impact can this have on their lives?
- What are some areas where I struggle to trust in God's greatness and holiness, and how can I surrender these to Him in prayer?
- How can I reflect on God's mighty deeds and works in my life, and what can I learn from His actions in the past?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 77:13
Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary,.... Or "in holiness" (y); that is, is holy, so the Syriac version, and to which the Targum agrees.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:13
Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God? Thy way, O God - i:e., Thy course of action.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 77:13
Thy way, i.e. thy doings, or the course of thy providence, which is oft called God’ s way; the various methods and causes of thy dealings with thy people. In the sanctuary; is there contained and declared. As the prosperity of wicked men, so also the grievous calamities of God’ s people, are great riddles and stumbling-blocks to the ignorant and ungodly world; but a full and satisfactory resolution of them may be had from God’ s sanctuary, as is observed in the former case by this same Asaph, ,17, and here in the latter. Or, is in holiness. So the sense is, God is holy, and just, and true in all his works; yea, even in his judgments upon his own people, as will evidently appear from the issue of them. Who is so great a God as our God? And although our God at present suspends his power, and doth not put it forth to deliver his people out of the hands of their idolatrous enemies, who thence take occasion to blaspheme his name, and to exalt their idol gods above him; yet he is still infinitely superior in power, both to them and to their gods, and can and will in his due time rescue his people from them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 77:13
Psalms 77:13 Thy way, O God, [is] in the sanctuary: who [is so] great a God as [our] God?Ver. 13. Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary] There it is only that I can get satisfaction about thy proceedings, Psalms 73:17. There I am taught, that thou art righteous in all thy ways, and holy in all thy works, Psalms 145:17. Some render this text, Thy way, O God, is in holiness. Some by sanctuary understand heaven; q.d. Thy way is in heaven, far above man’ s reach. Who is so great a God as our God?] And therefore no wonder his ways are so incomprehensible.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 77:13
(13) In the sanctuary.—Rather, with the holy, i.e., with “Israel,” the “saint” of God.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 77:13
Verse 13. Thy way - is in the sanctuary] See Psalms 73:17. I must go to the sanctuary now to get comfort, as I went before to get instruction. What a mercy to have the privilege of drawing near to God in his ordinances! How many doubts have been solved, fears dissipated, hearts comforted, darknesses dispelled, and snares broken, while waiting on God in the means of grace! Some understand the words, Thy way is in holiness - all thy dispensations, words, and works are holy, just and true. And as is thy majesty, so is thy mercy! O, who is so great a God as our God?
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 77:13
13. in the sanctuary] Better, in holiness. Cp. Exodus 15:11. All the plan and method of God’s dealings in the world moves in the sphere of holiness, separate from all sin and imperfection, in accord with the perfection of His Nature. Cp. Habakkuk’s appeal to God’s holiness (Habakkuk 1:12.) who &c.] Who is a great god (El) like God (Elohim)? For Elohim no doubt originally stood Jehovah as in the passage of Moses’ song, which the Psalmist has in mind (Exodus 15:11).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 77:13
Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary - Luther renders this, “O God, thy way is holy.” Prof.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 77:13
13. Thy way—The way of God is his historical path, or mode of dispensation, especially in redemption.
Sermons on Psalms 77:13
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God's Way by Manley Beasley | Manley Beasley shares a heartfelt message about finding certainty in God's presence amidst life's uncertainties. He reflects on his own journey of faith, emphasizing the importance |
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Beyond Categories by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking a deeper understanding of God and His truth. He highlights the need to move beyond our current understanding and be |
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The Use and Abuse of Money by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obeying God's commandments and warns of the repercussions for ignoring them. He specifically focuses on the message in Jam |
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Studies in the Psalms 06 I Went Into Sanctuary by Neil Fraser | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the temptation to envy the apparent prosperity and pleasure of those who engage in sinful activities. He encourages the audience to focus on |
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 27 Psalm 73 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons explores Psalm 73, where Asaph grapples with the apparent prosperity of the wicked compared to the struggles of the righteous. Asaph confesses his envy towards the see |
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Two Crucial Matters to Consider by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the inevitability of death and judgment, reminding us that while many seek to avoid death, it is ultimately in God's hands. He reflects on the futility of wo |
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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 |