What does Psalm 86:10 mean?
ESV: For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God.
NIV: For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.
NASB: For You are great, and you do wondrous deeds; You alone are God.
CSB: For you are great and perform wonders; you alone are God.
NLT: For you are great and perform wonderful deeds. You alone are God.
KJV: For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
NKJV: For You are great, and do wondrous things; You alone are God.
Verse Commentary:
Verse Context:
Psalm 86:8–13 follows a passionate and broad appeal for the Lord's intervention. This passage praises God for His power and glorious nature. These words echo statements made in other Old Testament writings and Psalms (Exodus 15:11; Deuteronomy 3:24; Psalm 22:28; 25:4). The psalmist expresses confidence that God will respond with salvation.
Chapter Summary:
Three sections form this prayer, which repeats statements from David's psalms and famous portions of the Old Testament. The first section asks for God's rescue during some hardship or danger. The second segment praises the Lord for His divine nature and His prior efforts on the psalmist's behalf. The last section returns to an appeal for salvation in the face of murderous enemies. Throughout this prayer are references to God using multiple terms, including the Hebrew word Adōnā'y, or Adonai, which literally means "Master."
Chapter Context:
This is the only passage attributed to David in this large segment, often called "Book Three" of the Psalms. It contains multiple quotes and allusions to David's other psalms (Psalms 22:28; 25:4; 31:2; 40:17; 54:3) as well as important Old Testament expressions (Exodus 15:11; 34:6; Deuteronomy 3:24). Most commentators suggest this was not written by David himself; this suggests the text is "of David" since it repeats portions of his words and echoes his views.
Book Summary:
The book of Psalms is composed of individual songs, hymns, or poems, each of which is a ''Psalm'' in and of itself. These works contain a wide variety of themes. Some Psalms focus on praising and worshipping God. Others cry out in anguish over the pain of life. Still other Psalms look forward to the coming of the Messiah. While some Psalms are related, each has its own historical and biblical context.
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