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?
O Lord God, you have started to show me, your servant, your greatness and your powerful hand. What god in heaven or on earth can do the works you do, or has the might that you have?
Moses is praising God's unmatched power and greatness, acknowledging that no other god anywhere can compare to what the Lord has done.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Moses' prayer to God, asking to be allowed to cross into the Promised Land after leading Israel through 40 years in the wilderness. Moses had just witnessed God's mighty victories over kings Sihon and Og, demonstrating God's power in dramatic ways. Despite his faithful leadership, Moses would not be permitted to enter the land due to his earlier disobedience at Meribah.
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