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He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/145.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/145.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/145.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Great <i>is</i> the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness <i>is</i> unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/145.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Great <i>is</i> the LORD, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness <i>is</i> unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/145.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/145.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, And His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/145.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/145.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Great is Yahweh, and highly to be praised, And His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/145.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, And His greatness is [so vast and profound as to be] unsearchable [incomprehensible to man].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/145.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is great and is highly praised; his greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/145.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh is great and is highly praised; His greatness is unsearchable. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/145.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised; And his greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/145.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are wonderful, LORD, and you deserve all praise, because you are much greater than anyone can understand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/145.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/145.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is great, and he should be highly praised. His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/145.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is great and is to be highly praised; his greatness is beyond understanding. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/145.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is great, and to be praised highly, though his greatness is indescribable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/145.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/145.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise! No one can fathom his greatness! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/145.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised. His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/145.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/145.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised! His greatness is unsearchable. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/145.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH [is] great, and greatly praised, "" And there is no searching of His greatness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/145.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Great is Jehovah, and praised greatly, And of His greatness there is no searching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/145.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Great is Jehovah, and being greatly praised; and to his greatness no search.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/145.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: and of his greatness there is no end. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/145.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 144:3>The Lord is great and exceedingly praiseworthy. And there is no end to his greatness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/145.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Great is the LORD and worthy of much praise, whose grandeur is beyond understanding. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/145.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/145.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Great is our LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/145.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Great is our Lord and very glorious and there is no end to his greatness!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/145.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/145.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord is great, and greatly to be praised; and there is no end to his greatness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/145-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=17896" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/145.htm">I Will Exalt You, My God and King</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">Great</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">is the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">and greatly</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: ū·mə·hul·lāl (Conj-w:: V-Pual-Prtcpl-ms) -- To shine.">to be praised;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1420.htm" title="1420: wə·liḡ·ḏul·lā·ṯōw (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Greatness. Or gdullah; or gduwllah; feminine of gadowl; greatness; mighty acts.">His greatness</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2714.htm" title="2714: ḥê·qer (N-ms) -- A searching, a thing (to be) searched out. From chaqar; examination, enumeration, deliberation.">is unsearchable.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts—…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a></span><br />Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/11-7.htm">Job 11:7-9</a></span><br />Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty? / They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know? / Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a></span><br />Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a></span><br />“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a></span><br />Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11</a></span><br />Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3</a></span><br />and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-5.htm">Psalm 147:5</a></span><br />Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">1 Timothy 6:15-16</a></span><br />which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. / He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a></span><br />Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Psalm 48:1</a></span><br />A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/150-2.htm">Psalm 150:2</a></span><br />Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.</p><p class="hdg">great</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Psalm 48:1</a></b></br> A Song <i>and</i> Psalm for the sons of Korah. Great <i>is</i> the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, <i>in</i> the mountain of his holiness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4</a></b></br> For the LORD <i>is</i> great, and greatly to be praised: he <i>is</i> to be feared above all gods.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/147-5.htm">Psalm 147:5</a></b></br> Great <i>is</i> our Lord, and of great power: his understanding <i>is</i> infinite.</p><p class="hdg">and his greatness is unsearchable.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/139-6.htm">Psalm 139:6</a></b></br> <i>Such</i> knowledge <i>is</i> too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot <i>attain</i> unto it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9</a></b></br> Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-10.htm">Job 9:10</a></b></br> Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/123-4.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/job/11-7.htm">Fathom</a> <a href="/psalms/144-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/132-15.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/106-45.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/145-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/135-21.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Searched</a> <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/job/36-26.htm">Unsearchable</a> <a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/30-24.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-11.htm">Fathom</a> <a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Great</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-24.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/145-6.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-8.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/psalms/145-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/146-1.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-17.htm">Searched</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-28.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-3.htm">Unsearchable</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-6.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 145</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">David praises God for his fame</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-8.htm">For his goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-11.htm">For his kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-14.htm">For his providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">For his justice, holiness, and savings mercy</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/145.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/145.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Great is the LORD</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the supreme and unparalleled nature of God. In the biblical context, the greatness of the LORD is a recurring theme, highlighting His sovereignty and majesty. The Hebrew word for "great" (gadol) conveys a sense of magnitude and importance. Throughout the Old Testament, God's greatness is demonstrated through His creation, His acts of deliverance, and His covenant faithfulness. In <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a>, the greatness of God is celebrated in the song of Moses after the crossing of the Red Sea, illustrating His power over creation and His enemies.<p><b>and greatly to be praised;</b><br>The call to praise God greatly underscores the appropriate response to His greatness. Praise in the biblical sense involves both verbal expression and a lifestyle that honors God. The Psalms frequently call for exuberant and wholehearted worship, as seen in <a href="/psalms/150.htm">Psalm 150</a>, which lists various instruments and actions in worship. The cultural context of ancient Israel included communal worship at the temple, where God's people gathered to offer sacrifices and sing praises. This phrase also connects to the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to offer a sacrifice of praise (<a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a>).<p><b>His greatness is unsearchable.</b><br>This statement acknowledges the infinite and incomprehensible nature of God's greatness. The term "unsearchable" suggests that human understanding is limited and cannot fully grasp the extent of God's majesty. <a href="/job/11-7.htm">Job 11:7-9</a> echoes this sentiment, questioning whether humans can fathom the mysteries of God. Theologically, this points to the doctrine of God's transcendence, which asserts that while God is knowable, He is beyond complete human comprehension. This concept is also reflected in <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a>, where Paul marvels at the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/145.htm">Psalm 145</a>, King David, is known for his deep relationship with God and his role as a leader of Israel. This psalm is a hymn of praise, reflecting David's heart for worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. The verse highlights His greatness and worthiness of praise.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of Israel, to whom the psalm was originally addressed, is called to recognize and declare the greatness of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_incomparable_greatness_of_god.htm">The Incomparable Greatness of God</a></b><br>God's greatness is beyond human comprehension. We are called to acknowledge that His ways and thoughts are higher than ours.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/a_call_to_worship.htm">A Call to Worship</a></b><br>Our response to God's greatness should be one of praise and worship. This is not just a duty but a natural response to recognizing who God is.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_limitlessness_of_god's_nature.htm">The Limitlessness of God's Nature</a></b><br>The term "unsearchable" reminds us that there is always more to learn and discover about God. Our journey with Him is one of continual growth and revelation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_times_of_doubt.htm">Encouragement in Times of Doubt</a></b><br>When faced with uncertainty or challenges, remembering God's unsearchable greatness can provide comfort and assurance that He is in control.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_a_life_of_praise.htm">Living a Life of Praise</a></b><br>As believers, our lives should reflect a continual attitude of praise, recognizing God's greatness in all circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_145.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 145</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god's_greatness_'unsearchable'.htm">(Psalm 145:3) How can God’s greatness be “unsearchable” when people claim to comprehend or define it through doctrine or science? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_beyond_human_understanding.htm">Is God beyond human understanding?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'god_is_great'_mean.htm">What does "God is Great" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_5_9_conflict_with_other_miracles.htm">In Job 5:9, does the claim of God performing countless marvels conflict with documented miracles (or lack thereof) in other biblical texts? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/145.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Greatly to be praised.--</span>See <a href="/psalms/18-3.htm" title="I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies.">Psalm 18:3</a> and comp. <a href="/psalms/48-1.htm" title="Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.">Psalm 48:1</a>.<p><span class= "bld">And his greatness.</span>--Literally, more expressive, <span class= "ital">and for his greatness no search. </span>(Comp. <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm" title="Have you not known? have you not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, faints not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.">Isaiah 40:28</a>; <a href="/job/11-7.htm" title="Can you by searching find out God? can you find out the Almighty to perfection?">Job 11:7</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/145.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Psalm 48:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And his greatness is unsearchable</span>; literally, <span class="accented">and of his greatness there is no search</span> (comp. <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/145-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Great</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּ֘ד֤וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(gā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and greatly</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to be praised;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְהֻלָּ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·hul·lāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His greatness</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝לִגְדֻלָּת֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·liḡ·ḏul·lā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1420.htm">Strong's 1420: </a> </span><span class="str2">Greatness, mighty acts</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] unsearchable.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵֽקֶר׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2714.htm">Strong's 2714: </a> </span><span class="str2">A searching, a thing (to be) searched out</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 145:3 Great is Yahweh and greatly to be (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/145-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 145:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 145:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/145-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 145:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 145:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>