Psalms 77:13

13 Your way, O God, is 1holy; 2What god is great like our God?

Psalms 77:13 Meaning and Commentary

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.

``O God, how holy are thy ways,''

see ( Psalms 145:17 ) , or "in the sanctuary", the temple, the church of God, where he takes his walks, and manifests himself, and where the reasons of his providence, and dealing with his people, are opened and made known unto them, see ( Psalms 68:24 ) ( 73:17 ) ,

who is so great a God as our God?
the Targum is, as the God of Israel; he is great in his persons, perfections, and works, and is greatly to be loved, feared, and praised.


FOOTNOTES:

F25 (vdqb) "in sanctitate", Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version, Junius & Tremellius, Gejerus, Michaelis.

Psalms 77:13 In-Context

11 I shall remember the deeds of the LORD ; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old.
12 I will meditate on all Your work And muse on Your deeds.
13 Your way, O God, is holy; What god is great like our God?
14 You are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your strength among the peoples.
15 You have by Your power redeemed Your people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 63:2; Psalms 73:17
  • 2. Exodus 15:11; Psalms 71:19; Psalms 86:8
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