Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “There is no one like you, LORD, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears. New Living Translation “O LORD, there is no one like you. We have never even heard of another God like you! English Standard Version There is none like you, O LORD, and there is no God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears. Berean Standard Bible O LORD, there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. King James Bible O LORD, there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears. New King James Version O LORD, there is none like You, nor is there any God besides You, according to all that we have heard with our ears. New American Standard Bible LORD, there is none like You, nor is there any God besides You, according to everything that we have heard with our ears. NASB 1995 “O LORD, there is none like You, nor is there any God besides You, according to all that we have heard with our ears. NASB 1977 “O LORD, there is none like Thee, neither is there any God besides Thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears. Legacy Standard Bible O Yahweh, there is none like You, and there is no God besides You, according to all that we have heard with our ears. Amplified Bible O LORD, there is no one like You, nor is there any God except You, according to all that we have heard with our ears. Christian Standard Bible LORD, there is no one like you, and there is no God besides you, as all we have heard confirms. Holman Christian Standard Bible LORD, there is no one like You, and there is no God besides You, as all we have heard confirms. American Standard Version O Jehovah, there is none like thee, neither is there any God besides thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears. Contemporary English Version No other god is like you, LORD--you alone are God. Everything we have heard about you is true. English Revised Version O LORD, there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears. GOD'S WORD® Translation "LORD, there is no one like you, and there is no other god except you, as we have heard with our own ears. Good News Translation LORD, there is none like you; we have always known that you alone are God. International Standard Version "LORD, there is no one like you, and we have heard from no god other than you. Majority Standard Bible O LORD, there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. NET Bible O LORD, there is none like you; there is no God besides you! What we heard is true! New Heart English Bible LORD, there is none like you, neither is there any God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears. Webster's Bible Translation O LORD, there is none like thee, neither is there any God besides thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears. World English Bible Yahweh, there is no one like you, neither is there any God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO YHWH, there is none like You, and there is no god except You, according to all that we have heard with our ears. Young's Literal Translation O Jehovah, there is none like Thee, and there is no god save Thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears. Smith's Literal Translation O Jehovah, none like thee, and no God besides thee, in all that we heard with our ears. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO Lord there is none like thee: and there is no other God beside thee, of all whom we have heard of with our ears. Catholic Public Domain Version O Lord, there is no one like you. And there is no other God apart from you, out of all whom we have heard about with our ears. New American Bible LORD, there is no one like you, no God but you, just as we have always heard. New Revised Standard Version There is no one like you, O LORD, and there is no God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore I know, O LORD God, there is none like thee and there is no God besides thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because this I have known, LORD of LORDS, that there is none like you, and there is no God but only you, according to everything that we have heard with our ears. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O LORD, there is none like Thee, neither is there any God beside Thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears. Brenton Septuagint Translation O Lord, there is none like thee, and there is no God beside thee, according to all things which we have heard with our ears. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Prayer of Thanksgiving…19O LORD. For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and revealed all Your greatness. 20O LORD, there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. 21And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself? You made a name for Yourself through great and awesome wonders by driving out nations from before Your people, whom You redeemed from Egypt.… Cross References Deuteronomy 4:35 You were shown these things so that you would know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides Him. Deuteronomy 4:39 Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. 2 Samuel 7:22 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. Isaiah 45:5-6 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, / so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other. Isaiah 46:9 Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? Psalm 86:8 O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours. Psalm 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. Psalm 113:5 Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? Isaiah 40:18 To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him? Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One. Jeremiah 10:6-7 There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. / Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You. Jeremiah 10:10 But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. 1 Kings 8:23 and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. 2 Kings 19:15 And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. Treasury of Scripture O LORD, there is none like you, neither is there any God beside you, according to all that we have heard with our ears. none Exodus 15:11 Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Exodus 18:11 Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them. Deuteronomy 3:24 O Lord GOD, thou hast begun to shew thy servant thy greatness, and thy mighty hand: for what God is there in heaven or in earth, that can do according to thy works, and according to thy might? beside thee Deuteronomy 4:35,39 Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD he is God; there is none else beside him… 1 Samuel 2:2 There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Isaiah 43:10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. according Psalm 44:1 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil. We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. Psalm 78:3,4 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us… Isaiah 63:12 That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name? Jump to Previous Besides Clear Ears Heard SaveJump to Next Besides Clear Ears Heard Save1 Chronicles 17 1. Nathan first approving the purpose of David, to build God a house3. after by the word of God forbids him 11. He promises him blessings and benefits in his seed 16. David's prayer and thanksgiving O LORD, there is none like You This phrase emphasizes the uniqueness and incomparability of God. In the context of 1 Chronicles 17, King David is responding to God's covenant promise, acknowledging God's unparalleled nature. This echoes the monotheistic belief central to Israel's faith, distinguishing Yahweh from the polytheistic deities of surrounding nations. The phrase aligns with other scriptures such as Exodus 15:11 and Isaiah 46:9, which also declare God's uniqueness and supremacy. and there is no God but You according to everything we have heard with our own ears Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who is expressing his awe and reverence for God in this passage. He is acknowledging God's uniqueness and sovereignty. 2. Nathan the Prophet The prophet who delivered God's message to David, which prompted David's prayer of gratitude and recognition of God's greatness. 3. Jerusalem The city where David reigned and where he desired to build a temple for the Lord, which is the context of this chapter. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The one true God whom David is addressing, acknowledging His unparalleled nature and sovereignty. 5. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who have witnessed God's mighty works and have heard of His greatness through their history and experiences. Teaching Points God's UniquenessRecognize and affirm that there is no one like God. In a world with many distractions and false idols, we must hold firm to the truth of God's singularity and supremacy. Personal Experience of God's Greatness Reflect on how you have personally experienced God's greatness in your life. Like David, recount the ways God has shown Himself to be unique and powerful. The Importance of Listening David mentions "everything we have heard with our own ears." This highlights the importance of listening to God's word and testimonies of His works. Make it a priority to hear and meditate on God's truth regularly. Gratitude and Worship Cultivate a heart of gratitude and worship. David's response to God's promises was one of praise. Let us also respond to God's faithfulness with worship and thanksgiving. God's Sovereignty Trust in God's sovereign plan. David recognized God's control over all things. In our lives, we should rest in the assurance that God is in control and His plans are perfect.(20) One or two words are omitted. (See 2Samuel 7:22 : "Wherefore thou art great, O Lord God, for there is none," &c. Comp. Isaiah 46:9; Isaiah 45:18; Isaiah 45:5-6, &c.; Deuteronomy 33:26; and for the end of the verse, Psalm 44:1; Exodus 10:2; Deuteronomy 4:9.) . . . Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew O LORD,יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel [there is] none אֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle like You, כָּמ֔וֹךָ (kā·mō·w·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 3644: Like, as, when and [there is] no וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle God אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative besides You, זוּלָתֶ֑ךָ (zū·lā·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 2108: Scattering, removal, except according to everything בְּכֹ֥ל (bə·ḵōl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every we have heard שָׁמַ֖עְנוּ (šā·ma‘·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently with our own ears. בְּאָזְנֵֽינוּ׃ (bə·’ā·zə·nê·nū) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | first person common plural Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear Links 1 Chronicles 17:20 NIV1 Chronicles 17:20 NLT 1 Chronicles 17:20 ESV 1 Chronicles 17:20 NASB 1 Chronicles 17:20 KJV 1 Chronicles 17:20 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 17:20 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 17:20 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 17:20 French Bible 1 Chronicles 17:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 17:20 Yahweh there is none like you neither (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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