1 Samuel 2:2
New International Version
“There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.

New Living Translation
No one is holy like the LORD! There is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.

English Standard Version
“There is none holy like the LORD: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.

Berean Standard Bible
There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God.

King James Bible
There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.

New King James Version
“No one is holy like the LORD, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God.

New American Standard Bible
“There is no one holy like the LORD, Indeed, there is no one besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God.

NASB 1995
“There is no one holy like the LORD, Indeed, there is no one besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God.

NASB 1977
“There is no one holy like the LORD, Indeed, there is no one besides Thee, Nor is there any rock like our God.

Legacy Standard Bible
There is no one holy like Yahweh; Indeed, there is no one besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God.

Amplified Bible
“There is no one holy like the LORD, There is no one besides You, There is no Rock like our God.

Christian Standard Bible
There is no one holy like the LORD. There is no one besides you! And there is no rock like our God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
There is no one holy like the LORD. There is no one besides You! And there is no rock like our God.

American Standard Version
There is none holy as Jehovah; For there is none besides thee, Neither is there any rock like our God.

Contemporary English Version
No other god is like you. And with you we are safer than on a high mountain.

English Revised Version
There is none holy as the LORD; for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
There is no one holy like the LORD. There is no one but you, O LORD. There is no Rock like our God.

Good News Translation
"No one is holy like the LORD; there is none like him, no protector like our God.

International Standard Version
Indeed, there is no one holy like the LORD, indeed, there is no one besides you, there is no rock like our God.

Majority Standard Bible
There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God.

NET Bible
No one is holy like the LORD! There is no one other than you! There is no rock like our God!

New Heart English Bible
Truly, there is no one as holy as the LORD. Truly, there is no one besides you, nor is there any rock like our God.

Webster's Bible Translation
There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none besides thee: neither is there any rock like our God.

World English Bible
There is no one as holy as Yahweh, for there is no one besides you, nor is there any rock like our God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
There is none holy like YHWH, "" For there is none except You, "" And there is no rock like our God.

Young's Literal Translation
There is none holy like Jehovah, For there is none save Thee, And there is no rock like our God.

Smith's Literal Translation
None holy as Jehovah, for none beside thee: and no rock as our God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
There is none holy as the Lord is: for there is no other beside thee, and there is none strong like our God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Nothing is holy as the Lord is holy. For there is no other beside you. And nothing is strong as our God is strong.

New American Bible
There is no Holy One like the LORD; there is no Rock like our God.

New Revised Standard Version
“There is no Holy One like the LORD, no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
There is none holy like the LORD; for there is none besides thee; and there is none powerful like our God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
There is no one who is holy as LORD JEHOVAH, because there is none apart from you and there is no one who is mighty as our God!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
There is none holy as the LORD, For there is none beside Thee; Neither is there any rock like our God.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For there is none holy as the Lord, and there is none righteous as our God; there is none holy besides thee.

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Context
Hannah's Prayer of Thanksgiving
1At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. 2There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. 3Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.

Psalm 18:31
For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?

Isaiah 44:8
Do not tremble or fear. Have I not told you and declared it long ago? You are My witnesses! Is there any God but Me? There is no other Rock; I know not one.”

Psalm 86:8
O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours.

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 89:6
For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?

Isaiah 40:25
“To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One.

Psalm 99:3
Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy!

Psalm 71:19
Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You?

Isaiah 6:3
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

1 Corinthians 8:4-6
So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one. / For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.

Matthew 19:17
“Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”

Revelation 4:8
And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

1 Peter 1:16
for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”


Treasury of Scripture

There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside you: neither is there any rock like our God.

none holy

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?

Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.

Psalm 99:5,9
Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy…

none beside

Deuteronomy 4:35
Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD he is God; there is none else beside him.

2 Samuel 22:32
For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God?

Psalm 73:25
Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.

rock

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?

Deuteronomy 32:20,31,39
And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith…

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

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There is no one holy like the LORD
The Hebrew word for "holy" is "qadosh," which signifies being set apart, sacred, or distinct. In the ancient Near Eastern context, holiness was often associated with purity and moral perfection. The declaration that there is no one holy like the LORD emphasizes His unique and unparalleled nature. Unlike the gods of surrounding nations, who were often depicted with human flaws and failings, the LORD is entirely set apart in His moral and spiritual perfection. This phrase calls believers to recognize the absolute purity and righteousness of God, inspiring awe and reverence.

There is no one besides You
This phrase underscores the monotheistic belief central to the faith of Israel. The Hebrew word "bilti" conveys the idea of exclusivity and singularity. In a world where polytheism was prevalent, this statement affirms the uniqueness and sovereignty of the LORD. It is a declaration of God's unmatched authority and presence, reminding believers that He alone is worthy of worship and devotion. This exclusivity is a call to fidelity and trust in God, who stands alone as the Creator and Sustainer of all.

there is no Rock like our God
The term "Rock" in Hebrew is "tsur," often used metaphorically to describe strength, stability, and protection. In ancient times, rocks and mountains were seen as symbols of permanence and refuge. By referring to God as a "Rock," the text highlights His unchanging nature and His role as a reliable foundation for His people. This imagery conveys a sense of security and assurance, encouraging believers to find their strength and safety in God. It is a powerful reminder of God's enduring faithfulness and His ability to provide refuge in times of trouble.

(2) Neither is there any rock.--This was a favourite simile among the inspired song-writers of Israel. The image, doubtless, is a memory of the long desert wandering. The steep precipices and the strange fantastic rocks of Sinai, standing up in the midst of the shifting desert sands, supplied an ever present picture of unchangeableness, of majesty, and of security. The term rock, as applied to God, is first found in the Song of Moses (Deuteronomy 32:4; Deuteronomy 32:15; Deuteronomy 32:18; Deuteronomy 32:30-31; Deuteronomy 32:37), where the juxtaposition of rock and salvation in 1Samuel 2:15--he lightly esteemed the rock of his salvation--seems to indicate that Hannah was acquainted with this song or national hymn of Moses. The same phrase is frequent in the Psalms. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
There is no one
אֵין־ (’ên-)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

holy
קָד֥וֹשׁ (qā·ḏō·wōš)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

like the LORD.
כַּיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-k | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

Indeed,
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

[there is] no one
אֵ֣ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

besides You!
בִּלְתֶּ֑ךָ (bil·te·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until

And there is no
וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

rock
צ֖וּר (ṣūr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge

like our God.
כֵּאלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (kê·lō·hê·nū)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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