Psalms 113:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →No one compares to the LORD, who exists in the highest, most exalted place.
The Context of Psalms 113:5
God's uniqueness and transcendent dwelling place are affirmed.
What Does Psalms 113:5 Mean?
The rhetorical question 'Who is like unto the LORD' expects the answer: no one. This formula emphasizes God's absolute uniqueness and incomparability. There is no rival, no peer, no alternative worthy of consideration. He 'dwelleth on high' in exalted isolation, inaccessible to challenge or diminishment.
The shift to 'our God' personalizes this cosmic truth—despite His transcendent distance, He is knowable as 'our' God. This intimacy alongside transcendence is central to biblical faith. The God who is incomparably high is not unreachable to those who serve Him.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 113:5
What does Psalms 113:5 mean?
No one compares to the LORD, who exists in the highest, most exalted place.
What is the context of Psalms 113:5?
God's uniqueness and transcendent dwelling place are affirmed.