God Is Great

The Bible has a lot to say about the greatness of God. To be “great” is to be remarkable, and that’s how the Bible describes God’s presence, compassion, strength, and much more.

For the Lord’s greatness is beyond description and he deserves all the praise that comes to him. He is our King-God and it’s right to be in holy awe of him.

Psalm 96:4 TPT

As we walk closely with him, he makes us great too, giving us the power to live remarkable lives.

You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great.

Psalm 18:35 NLT

Check out this week’s Scripture Playlist to learn more about how God is great.

References

The LORD is my strong defender; he is the one who has saved me. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will sing about his greatness.

Exodus 15:2 GNT

“There is no one like the God of Israel! He rides on the clouds in his divine greatness. He comes riding through the skies to help you.

Deuteronomy 33:26 ERV

The LORD is great and deserves our greatest praise! He is the only God worthy of our worship.

1 Chronicles 16:25 CEV

The LORD lives! Praise my defender! Proclaim the greatness of the strong God who saves me!

2 Samuel 22:47 GNT

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things.

1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT

You are wondering: What has provoked the nations to embrace anger and chaos? Why are the people making plans to pursue their own vacant and empty greatness?

Psalm 2:1 Voice

Serve and worship the awe-inspiring God. Recognize his greatness and bow before him, trembling with reverence in his presence.

Psalm 2:11 TPT

The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork. [2] Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness.

Psalm 19:1-2 NET

But as for me, I trust [confidently] in You and Your greatness, O LORD; I said, “You are my God.” [15] My times are in Your hands; Rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from those who pursue and persecute me.

Psalm 31:14-15 AMP

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions.

Psalm 51:1 AMP

Often at night I lie in bed and remember You, meditating on Your greatness till morning smiles through my window.

Psalm 63:6 Voice

Then everyone shall stand in awe and confess the greatness of the miracles of God; at last they will realize what amazing things he does. [10] And the godly shall rejoice in the Lord, and trust and praise him.

Psalm 64:9-10 TLB

I will tell about your greatness, my Lord GOD. I will talk only about you and your goodness.

Psalm 71:16 ERV

Now that I am old and my hair is gray, don’t leave me, God. I must tell the next generation about your power and greatness.

Psalm 71:18 ERV

For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths, from the realm of the dead.

Psalm 86:13 NIV

Your way, O God, is holy [far from sin and guilt]. What god is great like our God?

Psalm 77:13 AMP

For the Lord’s greatness is beyond description and he deserves all the praise that comes to him. He is our King-God and it’s right to be in holy awe of him.

Psalm 96:4 TPT

He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. [10] He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. [11] For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.

Psalm 103:9-11 NLT

Everything I am will praise and bless the Lord! O Lord, my God, your greatness takes my breath away, overwhelming me by your majesty, beauty, and splendor!

Psalm 104:1 TPT

Our fathers did not consider Your wonders in Egypt; they did not remember the greatness of Your mercy, but rebelled against Him at the sea, by the Red Sea.

Psalm 106:7 MEV

Evil people will not learn to do good, even if you show them only kindness. They will still do wrong, even if they live in a good world-They never see the LORD’s greatness.

Isaiah 26:10 ERV

Instead of honoring the divine greatness of God, who lives forever, they traded it for the worship of idols-things made to look like humans, who get sick and die, or like birds, animals, and snakes.

Romans 1:23 ERV

Though the LORD is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.

Psalm 138:6 NLT

Our LORD is great and powerful! He understands everything.

Psalm 147:5 CEV

Let everyone who lives in Zion shout and sing! Israel’s holy God is great, and he lives among his people.”

Isaiah 12:6 GNT

Sing, people of Zion! Celebrate the greatness of the holy LORD of Israel. God is here to help you.

Isaiah 12:6 CEV

I prayed to the Eternal One my God, praising His greatness and confessing our sins: Lord God, You are great and awesome! You are always faithful to the covenant You made with us. Your unfailing love extends to all who love You and keep Your commandments.

Daniel 9:4 Voice

Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.

1 John 3:20 NLT

They were all amazed [practically overwhelmed] at the [evidence of the] greatness of God and His majesty and His wondrous work. 

Luke 9:43 AMP

You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great.

Psalm 18:35 NLT

I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power [20] that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.

Ephesians 1:19-20 NLT