Psalms 86:10

10 For You are 1great and 2do wondrous deeds; You alone 3are God.

Psalms 86:10 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 86:10

For thou art great
In his nature, and the perfections of it; in his power, wisdom, truth, faithfulness, love, grace, and mercy; and in all his persons; the Father is great, greater than all; the Son is the great God, and our Saviour; and the Spirit, which is in his people, is greater than he that is in the world:

and doest wondrous things;
in nature and providence; such as the forming of all things out of nothing; upholding all things by the word of his power; the formation of man, soul and body, and the union of both; and the constant government of the world; and more especially in grace, as the provision in the covenant in eternity, the mission of Christ in time, the conversion of a sinner, and bringing him to eternal glory:

thou art God alone;
to the exclusion of all such who are not gods by nature; but not to the exclusion of the Son and Spirit, who are, with the Father, the one God, ( 1 John 5:7 ) .

Psalms 86:10 In-Context

8 There is no one like You among the gods, O Lord , Nor are there any works like Yours.
9 All nations whom You have made shall come and worship before You, O Lord , And they shall glorify Your name.
10 For You are great and do wondrous deeds; You alone are God.
11 Teach me Your way, O LORD ; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.
12 I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And will glorify Your name forever.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 77:13
  • 2. Exodus 15:11; Psalms 72:18; Psalms 77:14; Psalms 136:4
  • 3. Deuteronomy 6:4; Deuteronomy 32:39; Psalms 83:18; Isaiah 37:16; Isaiah 44:6, 8; Mark 12:29; 1 Corinthians 8:4

Footnotes 1

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