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Psalm 147:5
ESV Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.
NIV Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.
NASB Great is our Lord and abundant in strength; His understanding is infinite.
CSB Our Lord is great, vast in power; his understanding is infinite.
NLT How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!
KJV Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
NKJV Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.

What does Psalm 147:5 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 147; verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 147:1–6 summons the congregation to praise the Lord in song. For those who love God, offering this type of worship is a pleasure. The psalmist thanks the Lord for restoring Jerusalem (Ezra 1:3–4) and gathering the na-tion's exiles (Ezra 2:1). He describes the Lord as compassionate, all-knowing, and all-powerful.
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Chapter Summary
This psalm praises the Lord God for many of His great acts and attributes. These include His power as shown in the crea-tion of the universe, His authority over weather and nature, His unlimited knowledge, and His mercy, love, and loyal care. Only Israel was privileged to be given God's Word in the years before Christ. The first and last phrases of this psalm are the Hebrew expression halelu-yāh, a command to "praise the Lord!"
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