Greatness of God

God is great

Jeremiah 10:6 NLT

Lord, there is no one like you! For you are great, and your name is full of power.

See also 1 Ch 16:25; 1 Ch 29:11; Ne 1:5; Is 12:6

God’s name is great

Ezekiel 36:23 NLT

I will show how holy my great name is—the name on which you brought shame among the nations. And when I reveal my holiness through you before their very eyes, says the Sovereign Lord, then the nations will know that I am the Lord.

See also Jos 7:9; 1 Sa 12:22; 1 Ki 8:42

God is a great king

Psalm 47:2 NLT

For the Lord Most High is awesome. He is the great King of all the earth.

See also Ps 47:7; Ps 48:2; Mal 1:14; Mt 5:35; 1 Ti 6:15

God’s deeds are great

He does great things

Psalm 136:4 NLT

Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles. His faithful love endures forever.

See also Jdg 2:7; Is 55:9; Je 32:19; Lk 1:49; Eph 3:20

His acts are powerful

Dt 9:29 God’s powerful acts are often associated with the exodus.

See also Ex 15:7; Dt 9:26

His great victories in the promised land:

1 Sa 19:5; 2 Sa 23:10

His powerful act of creation:

Is 40:26; Je 32:17

Na 1:3; Eph 1:19–20 His great power at work in the resurrection

God’s attributes are great

His great love

Psalm 108:4 NLT

For your unfailing love is higher than the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

See also Nu 14:19; 2 Ch 1:8; La 3:22; Eph 2:4; 1 Jn 3:1

His great mercy

1 Chronicles 21:13 NLT

“I’m in a desperate situation!” David replied to Gad. “But let me fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is very great. Do not let me fall into human hands.”

See also Ne 9:31; Ro 5:17; 1 Pe 1:3

His great anger

2 Kings 22:13 NLT

“Go to the Temple and speak to the Lord for me and for the people and for all Judah. Inquire about the words written in this scroll that has been found. For the Lord’s great anger is burning against us because our ancestors have not obeyed the words in this scroll. We have not been doing everything it says we must do.”

See also Ps 90:11; Ps 102:10; Je 21:5; Je 32:37

God’s gifts are great

He bestows great gifts

Daniel 5:18 NLT

Your Majesty, the Most High God gave sovereignty, majesty, glory, and honor to your predecessor, Nebuchadnezzar.

See also Ge 12:2; 1 Sa 26:25; 1 Ch 29:25

He gives great joy

Nehemiah 12:43 NLT

Many sacrifices were offered on that joyous day, for God had given the people cause for great joy. The women and children also participated in the celebration, and the joy of the people of Jerusalem could be heard far away.

See also Ezr 6:22; Ps 4:7; Ps 126:3

The effects of God’s greatness

God’s power is known in the nations

Psalm 126:2 NLT

We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them.”

See also 2 Ch 9:6; 2 Ch 20:6; Ps 99:2; Da 4:3

People are astonished

Luke 9:43 NLT

Awe gripped the people as they saw this majestic display of God’s power. While everyone was marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples,

See also Hab 1:5; Lk 5:26

God must be praised for his greatness

Psalm 48:1 NLT

How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on his holy mountain!

See also Dt 32:3; Ps 89:1; Ps 96:4; Ps 145:3

God’s greatness makes him unique

There is no-one like him

Psalm 150:2 NLT

Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness!

See also 2 Sa 7:22; Ps 71:19; Ps 86:10; Ps 145:3

He is greater than other gods

Exodus 18:11 NLT

I know now that the Lord is greater than all other gods, because he rescued his people from the oppression of the proud Egyptians.”

See also Dt 4:7; Dt 10:17; 2 Ch 2:5; Ps 135:5; 1 Co 8:4–6

God is greater than human power and pride

Job 33:12 NLT

“But you are wrong, and I will show you why. For God is greater than any human being.

See also 2 Ch 32:7–8; Is 40:6–7; 1 Jn 3:20