Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
Who is like you, O LORD, among all the gods? Who is like you, magnificent in holiness, awesome when praised, performing miracles?
The writer is declaring that God is completely unique and incomparable, no other god comes close to His holiness, power, and wonder-working ability.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Song of Moses in Exodus 15, which the Israelites sang after God miraculously parted the Red Sea, allowing them to escape from the Egyptian army and witnessing the destruction of their pursuers. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, where people worshiped multiple gods and believed in their rivalry, this song emphasized Yahweh's unmatched holiness and power as the one true God. It reflected the Israelites' fresh experience of deliverance from slavery in Egypt, around the 13th century BC.
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