Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. New Living Translation No one is holy like the LORD! There is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. English Standard Version “There is none holy like the LORD: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God. Berean Standard Bible There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. King James Bible There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. New King James Version “No one is holy like the LORD, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God. New American Standard Bible “There is no one holy like the LORD, Indeed, there is no one besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God. NASB 1995 “There is no one holy like the LORD, Indeed, there is no one besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God. NASB 1977 “There is no one holy like the LORD, Indeed, there is no one besides Thee, Nor is there any rock like our God. Legacy Standard Bible There is no one holy like Yahweh; Indeed, there is no one besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God. Amplified Bible “There is no one holy like the LORD, There is no one besides You, There is no Rock like our God. Christian Standard Bible There is no one holy like the LORD. There is no one besides you! And there is no rock like our God. Holman Christian Standard Bible There is no one holy like the LORD. There is no one besides You! And there is no rock like our God. American Standard Version There is none holy as Jehovah; For there is none besides thee, Neither is there any rock like our God. Contemporary English Version No other god is like you. And with you we are safer than on a high mountain. English Revised Version There is none holy as the LORD; for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. GOD'S WORD® Translation There is no one holy like the LORD. There is no one but you, O LORD. There is no Rock like our God. Good News Translation "No one is holy like the LORD; there is none like him, no protector like our God. International Standard Version Indeed, there is no one holy like the LORD, indeed, there is no one besides you, there is no rock like our God. Majority Standard Bible There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. NET Bible No one is holy like the LORD! There is no one other than you! There is no rock like our God! New Heart English Bible Truly, there is no one as holy as the LORD. Truly, there is no one besides you, nor is there any rock like our God. Webster's Bible Translation There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none besides thee: neither is there any rock like our God. World English Bible There is no one as holy as Yahweh, for there is no one besides you, nor is there any rock like our God. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThere is none holy like YHWH, "" For there is none except You, "" And there is no rock like our God. Young's Literal Translation There is none holy like Jehovah, For there is none save Thee, And there is no rock like our God. Smith's Literal Translation None holy as Jehovah, for none beside thee: and no rock as our God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere is none holy as the Lord is: for there is no other beside thee, and there is none strong like our God. Catholic Public Domain Version Nothing is holy as the Lord is holy. For there is no other beside you. And nothing is strong as our God is strong. New American Bible There is no Holy One like the LORD; there is no Rock like our God. New Revised Standard Version “There is no Holy One like the LORD, no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere is none holy like the LORD; for there is none besides thee; and there is none powerful like our God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated There is no one who is holy as LORD JEHOVAH, because there is none apart from you and there is no one who is mighty as our God! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There is none holy as the LORD, For there is none beside Thee; Neither is there any rock like our God. Brenton Septuagint Translation For there is none holy as the Lord, and there is none righteous as our God; there is none holy besides thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hannah's Prayer of Thanksgiving1At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. 2There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. 3Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed.… Cross References Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. Psalm 18:31 For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? Isaiah 44:8 Do not tremble or fear. Have I not told you and declared it long ago? You are My witnesses! Is there any God but Me? There is no other Rock; I know not one.” Psalm 86:8 O Lord, there is none like You among the gods, nor any works like Yours. Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? Psalm 89:6 For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you liken Me, or who is My equal?” asks the Holy One. Psalm 99:3 Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy! Psalm 71:19 Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You? Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” Revelation 15:4 Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one. / For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. Matthew 19:17 “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” Revelation 4:8 And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” 1 Peter 1:16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” Treasury of Scripture There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside you: neither is there any rock like our God. none holy Exodus 15:11 Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he. Psalm 99:5,9 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy… none beside Deuteronomy 4:35 Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD he is God; there is none else beside him. 2 Samuel 22:32 For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? Psalm 73:25 Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. rock Deuteronomy 3:24 O Lord GOD, thou hast begun to shew thy servant thy greatness, and thy mighty hand: for what God is there in heaven or in earth, that can do according to thy works, and according to thy might? Deuteronomy 32:20,31,39 And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith… Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Jump to Previous Besides Holy Indeed Rock SaveJump to Next Besides Holy Indeed Rock Save1 Samuel 2 1. Hannah's song in thankfulness12. The sin of Eli's sons 18. Samuel's ministry 20. by Eli's blessing Hannah is more fruitful 22. Eli reproves his sons 27. A prophecy against Eli's house There is no one holy like the LORD. This phrase emphasizes the unique holiness of God, setting Him apart from all creation. Holiness in the biblical context refers to God's absolute moral purity and His separation from sin. In the Old Testament, God's holiness is a central theme, as seen in Isaiah 6:3, where the seraphim proclaim, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty." The holiness of God is foundational to His character and is reflected in His laws and commandments. The Israelites were called to be holy as God is holy (Leviticus 19:2), indicating that holiness is not only an attribute of God but also a standard for His people. This phrase in 1 Samuel 2:2 is part of Hannah's prayer, acknowledging God's unparalleled sanctity and His role as the ultimate judge and redeemer. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. Persons / Places / Events 1. HannahThe speaker of this verse, Hannah is a devout woman who prayed earnestly for a child and was blessed with a son, Samuel. Her prayer in 1 Samuel 2 is a song of thanksgiving and praise to God. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is the God of Israel, characterized by His holiness and uniqueness. Hannah acknowledges His unparalleled nature and strength. 3. Samuel Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Samuel is the child for whom Hannah prayed. His birth and dedication to the Lord are the context for Hannah's prayer. 4. Shiloh The place where Hannah prayed and dedicated Samuel to the Lord. It was an important religious center for Israel at the time. 5. The Rock A metaphor used by Hannah to describe God's strength, stability, and reliability. This imagery is common in the Old Testament to depict God's unchanging nature. Teaching Points God's HolinessGod's holiness is unmatched and sets Him apart from all creation. As believers, we are called to recognize and revere His holiness in our worship and daily lives. Uniqueness of God There is no one like God. This truth should lead us to trust Him fully, knowing that He is incomparable in power, wisdom, and love. God as Our Rock God is our unchanging foundation. In times of trouble, we can rely on His strength and stability, just as Hannah did. Praise and Thanksgiving Like Hannah, we should cultivate a heart of gratitude, acknowledging God's work in our lives and offering Him praise for His faithfulness. Faith in God's Promises Hannah's account encourages us to have faith in God's promises, trusting that He hears our prayers and acts according to His perfect will.(2) Neither is there any rock.--This was a favourite simile among the inspired song-writers of Israel. The image, doubtless, is a memory of the long desert wandering. The steep precipices and the strange fantastic rocks of Sinai, standing up in the midst of the shifting desert sands, supplied an ever present picture of unchangeableness, of majesty, and of security. The term rock, as applied to God, is first found in the Song of Moses (Deuteronomy 32:4; Deuteronomy 32:15; Deuteronomy 32:18; Deuteronomy 32:30-31; Deuteronomy 32:37), where the juxtaposition of rock and salvation in 1Samuel 2:15--he lightly esteemed the rock of his salvation--seems to indicate that Hannah was acquainted with this song or national hymn of Moses. The same phrase is frequent in the Psalms. . . . Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew There is no oneאֵין־ (’ên-) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle holy קָד֥וֹשׁ (qā·ḏō·wōš) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary like the LORD. כַּיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-k | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Indeed, כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction [there is] no one אֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle besides You! בִּלְתֶּ֑ךָ (bil·te·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until And there is no וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle rock צ֖וּר (ṣūr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge like our God. כֵּאלֹהֵֽינוּ׃ (kê·lō·hê·nū) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links 1 Samuel 2:2 NIV1 Samuel 2:2 NLT 1 Samuel 2:2 ESV 1 Samuel 2:2 NASB 1 Samuel 2:2 KJV 1 Samuel 2:2 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 2:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 2:2 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 2:2 French Bible 1 Samuel 2:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 2:2 There is no one as holy as (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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