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He is far more awesome than all who surround his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/89.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/89.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/89.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all <i>them that are</i> about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/89.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, And to be held in reverence by all <i>those</i> around Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/89.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A God greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, And awesome above all those who are around Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A God greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, And awesome above all those who are around Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/89.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />A God greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, And awesome above all those who are around Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/89.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A God greatly dreaded in the council of the holy ones, And fearsome above all those who are around Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/89.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A God greatly feared <i>and</i> reverently worshiped in the council of the holy [angelic] ones, And awesome above all those who are around Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/89.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God is greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, more awe-inspiring than all who surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/89.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God is greatly feared in the council of the holy ones, more awe-inspiring than all who surround Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/89.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, And to be feared above all them that are round about him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/89.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are the most fearsome of all who live in heaven; all the others fear and greatly honor you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/89.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, and to be feared above all them that are round about him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/89.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God is terrifying in the council of the holy ones. He is greater and more awe-inspiring than those who surround him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/89.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You are feared in the council of the holy ones; they all stand in awe of you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/89.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />God is feared in the council of the holy ones, revered by all those around him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/89.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/89.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />a God who is honored in the great angelic assembly, and more awesome than all who surround him? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/89.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones, to be feared above all those who are around him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/89.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence by all them that are about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/89.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones, to be feared above all those who are around him? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/89.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />God is very terrible, "" In the secret counsel of His holy ones, "" And fearful over all surrounding Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/89.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> God is very terrible, In the secret counsel of His holy ones, And fearful over all surrounding Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/89.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />God being greatly terrible in the council of the holy ones and to be feared by all round about him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/89.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />God, who is glorified in the assembly of the saints: great and terrible above all them that are about him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/89.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 88:8>God is glorified by the counsel of the saints. He is great and terrible above all those who are around him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/89.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A God dreaded in the council of the holy ones, greater and more awesome than all those around him! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/89.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />a God feared in the council of the holy ones, great and awesome above all that are around him?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/89.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />God stands forth in the assembly of the saints, great and revered above all that are about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/89.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />God stands in the congregation of The Holy Ones, great and awesome above all who are around him!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/89.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A God dreaded in the great council of the holy ones, And feared of all them that are about Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/89.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />God is glorified in the council of the saints; great and terrible toward all that are round about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/89-7.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=11084" 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/89.htm">I Will Sing of His Love Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5475.htm" title="5475: bə·sō·wḏ- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Council, counsel. From yacad; a session, i.e. Company of persons; by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret.">In the council</a> <a href="/hebrew/6918.htm" title="6918: qə·ḏō·šîm (Adj-mp) -- Sacred, holy. Or qadosh; from qadash; sacred; God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary.">of the holy ones,</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bāh (Adj-fs) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">is greatly</a> <a href="/hebrew/6206.htm" title="6206: na·‘ă·rāṣ (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To cause to tremble, tremble. A primitive root; to awe or to dread; hence, to harass.">feared,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: wə·nō·w·rā (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">and awesome</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">above</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sə·ḇî·ḇāw (Adv:: 3ms) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">who surround Him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.…<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="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a></span><br />“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28-29</a></span><br />Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. / “For our God is a consuming fire.”<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="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a></span><br />And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/15-15.htm">Job 15:15</a></span><br />If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">1 Kings 8:27</a></span><br />But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a></span><br />You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25</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="/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="/daniel/4-35.htm">Daniel 4:35</a></span><br />All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-49.htm">Luke 1:49</a></span><br />For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9</a></span><br />So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.<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="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33-36</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! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-16.htm">1 Peter 1:16-17</a></span><br />for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” / Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/76-7.htm">Psalm 76:7-11</a></b></br> Thou, <i>even</i> thou, <i>art</i> to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/10-3.htm">Leviticus 10:3</a></b></br> Then Moses said unto Aaron, This <i>is it</i> that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/6-2.htm">Isaiah 6:2-7</a></b></br> Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/psalms/68-35.htm">Awesome</a> <a href="/psalms/82-1.htm">Council</a> <a href="/psalms/83-3.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/job/31-34.htm">Dreaded</a> <a href="/psalms/78-53.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/psalms/76-12.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/78-59.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/45-11.htm">Reverence</a> <a href="/psalms/88-17.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/psalms/83-3.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/psalms/76-11.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/psalms/86-14.htm">Terrible</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/107-32.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/psalms/99-3.htm">Awesome</a> <a href="/psalms/107-32.htm">Council</a> <a href="/psalms/106-13.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Dreaded</a> <a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/psalms/89-49.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/149-8.htm">Honoured</a> <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/119-38.htm">Reverence</a> <a href="/psalms/89-8.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/psalms/90-8.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-23.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/psalms/96-4.htm">Terrible</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 89</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">The psalmist praises God for his covenant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">For his wonderful power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">For the care of his church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">For his favor to the kingdom of David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-38.htm">Then complaining of contrary events</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/89-46.htm">He expostulates, prays, and blesses God.</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/89.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/89.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>In the council of the holy ones</b><br>This phrase refers to the divine assembly or heavenly council, often depicted in Scripture as a gathering of angelic beings or spiritual entities who serve and worship God. The concept of a divine council is seen in other biblical passages such as <a href="/job/1-6.htm">Job 1:6</a> and <a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">1 Kings 22:19</a>, where God is depicted as presiding over a heavenly assembly. This setting emphasizes God's sovereignty and authority over all spiritual beings. The "holy ones" are typically understood to be angels, who are set apart for God's service and are part of His divine order.<p><b>God is greatly feared</b><br>The fear of God in this context is not about terror but reverence and awe. It reflects the recognition of God's supreme power, holiness, and majesty. This reverence is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>, which states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The fear of God among the heavenly beings underscores His unmatched authority and the respect He commands even among those who are closest to Him.<p><b>and awesome above all who surround Him</b><br>This phrase highlights God's unparalleled greatness and majesty. The term "awesome" conveys a sense of wonder and respect, acknowledging God's supreme nature. The beings that surround Him, likely the angels or other spiritual entities, are themselves powerful and holy, yet God is exalted above them all. This echoes passages like <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6:1-3</a>, where the seraphim proclaim God's holiness and glory. It also points to the uniqueness of God, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/4-39.htm">Deuteronomy 4:39</a>, affirming that there is no other like Him in heaven or on earth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, depicted as being greatly feared and awesome, emphasizing His supreme authority and holiness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/council_of_the_holy_ones.htm">Council of the Holy Ones</a></b><br>This refers to the heavenly assembly or divine council, which includes angels or other celestial beings who serve and worship God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/holy_ones.htm">Holy Ones</a></b><br>These are the beings that surround God, often understood as angels or spiritual beings who are in God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god.htm">Reverence for God</a></b><br>Recognize the importance of fearing God, not in terror, but in awe and respect for His holiness and authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_holiness.htm">Understanding God's Holiness</a></b><br>Reflect on the holiness of God and how it should influence our worship and daily lives, striving to live in a way that honors His holy nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_angels.htm">The Role of Angels</a></b><br>Acknowledge the role of angels and spiritual beings in God's divine plan, serving as examples of obedience and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Trust in God's supreme power and authority, knowing that He is above all and in control of all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a></b><br>Draw parallels between the heavenly council and the community of believers, encouraging mutual reverence and worship of God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_89.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 89</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_'one_god'_with_other_'gods'.htm">If, according to 1 Corinthians 8:6, there is only 'one God,' how do we reconcile this with other passages where divine beings or 'gods' are mentioned (e.g., Psalm 82)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_87_7__how_are_all_'springs'_in_zion.htm">Psalm 87:7 - In what sense are all 'springs' in Zion, given that historically rivers and water sources are not exclusive to Jerusalem?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_record_of_god's_footstool.htm">Psalm 99:5 calls for worship at God's footstool; if this footstool is literal, why is there no archaeological record or clear location for it?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_58_6_invoke_violence.htm">Why does David, in Psalm 58, invoke violent divine judgment (verse 6) when other passages emphasize mercy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/89.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) It is better to take this verse in apposition with the foregoing:<p>"God sublime in the council of the holy ones,<p>And terrible among those surrounding him."<p>For a picture of the court of heaven see <a href="/job/1-6.htm" title="Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.">Job 1:6</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/89.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints;</span> rather, <span class="accented">in the council of the holy ones</span> (see the Revised Version). <span class="cmt_word">And to be had in reverence of all them that are about him;</span> or, <span class="accented">above all them</span>, etc. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/89-7.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">In the council</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּסוֹד־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·sō·wḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5475.htm">Strong's 5475: </a> </span><span class="str2">A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the holy ones,</span><br /><span class="heb">קְדֹשִׁ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(qə·ḏō·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6918.htm">Strong's 6918: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is greatly</span><br /><span class="heb">רַבָּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">feared,</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֭עֲרָץ</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ă·rāṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6206.htm">Strong's 6206: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cause to tremble, tremble</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and awesome</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝נוֹרָ֗א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nō·w·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">above</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who surround Him.</span><br /><span class="heb">סְבִיבָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(sə·ḇî·ḇāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 89:7 A very awesome God in the council (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/89-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 89:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/89-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 89:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 89:8" /></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>