Psalms 99:2

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Jehovah is great in Zion; And he is high above all the peoples.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Ps 97:9 : 9 For thou, Jehovah, art most high above all the earth: Thou art exalted far above all gods.
Ps 113:4 : 4 Jehovah is high above all nations, And his glory above the heavens.
Isa 12:6 : 6 Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great in the midst of thee is the Holy One of Israel.
Isa 14:32 : 32 What then shall one answer the messengers of the nation? That Jehovah hath founded Zion, and in her shall the afflicted of his people take refuge.
Dan 4:34-35 : 34 And at the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth for ever; for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom from generation to generation. 35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
Heb 12:22-24 : 22 but ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels, 23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, 24 and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaketh better than [that of] Abel.
Jas 4:6-7 : 6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore [the scripture] saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. 7 Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Rev 14:1-5 : 1 And I saw, and behold, the Lamb standing on the mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty and four thousand, having his name, and the name of his Father, written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and the voice which I heard [was] as [the voice] of harpers harping with their harps: 3 and they sing as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders: and no man could learn the song save the hundred and forty and four thousand, [even] they that had been purchased out of the earth. 4 These are they that were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These [are] they that follow the Lamb whithersoever {G302} he goeth. These were purchased from among men, [to be] the firstfruits unto God and unto the Lamb. 5 And in their mouth was found no lie: {G1063} they are without blemish.
Ps 48:1-3 : 1 A Song; a Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised, In the city of our God, in his holy mountain. 2 Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, Is mount Zion, [on] the sides of the north, The city of the great King. 3 God hath made himself known in her palaces for a refuge.
Ps 50:2 : 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined forth.
Ps 66:7 : 7 He ruleth by his might for ever; His eyes observe the nations: Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. {H5542}
Ps 76:1-2 : 1 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. In Judah is God known: His name is great in Israel. 2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, And his dwelling-place in Zion.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 99:1
82%
1Jehovah reigneth; let the peoples tremble: He sitteth [above] the cherubim; let the earth be moved.
Ps 113:4-5
2 verses
81%
4Jehovah is high above all nations, And his glory above the heavens.
5Who is like unto Jehovah our God, That hath his seat on high,
Isa 33:5
81%
5Jehovah is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with justice and righteousness.
Ps 97:8-9
2 verses
79%
8Zion heard and was glad, And the daughters of Judah rejoiced, Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah.
9For thou, Jehovah, art most high above all the earth: Thou art exalted far above all gods.
Ps 47:2
79%
2For Jehovah Most High is terrible; He is a great King over all the earth.
Ps 99:3
78%
3Let them praise thy great and terrible name: Holy is he.
Ps 48:1-2
2 verses
78%
1A Song; a Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised, In the city of our God, in his holy mountain.
2Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, Is mount Zion, [on] the sides of the north, The city of the great King.
Ps 96:4
78%
4For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods.
Ps 95:3
77%
3For Jehovah is a great God, And a great King above all gods.
1 Chr 16:25
76%
25For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He also is to be feared above all gods.
Ps 99:9
75%
9Exalt ye Jehovah our God, And worship at his holy hill; For Jehovah our God is holy.
Ps 102:16
75%
16For Jehovah hath built up Zion; He hath appeared in his glory.
Ps 146:10
75%
10Jehovah will reign for ever, Thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye Jehovah.
Ps 147:12
75%
12Praise Jehovah, O Jerusalem; Praise thy God, O Zion.
Ps 9:11
74%
11Sing praises to Jehovah, who dwelleth in Zion: Declare among the people his doings.
Ps 108:5
74%
5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth.
Ps 135:5
74%
5For I know that Jehovah is great, And that our Lord is above all gods.
Ps 57:11
73%
11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [Let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.
Ps 57:5
73%
5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [Let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.
Ps 87:1-2
2 verses
73%
1A Psalm of the sons of Korah; a Song. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2Jehovah loveth the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Ps 148:13-14
2 verses
73%
13Let them praise the name of Jehovah; For his name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens.
14And he hath lifted up the horn of his people, The praise of all his saints; Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye Jehovah.
Ps 135:21
73%
21Blessed be Jehovah out of Zion, Who dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye Jehovah.
Isa 12:6
73%
6Cry aloud and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great in the midst of thee is the Holy One of Israel.
Ps 99:5
72%
5Exalt ye Jehovah our God, And worship at his footstool: Holy is he.
Ps 76:1
72%
1For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph, a Song. In Judah is God known: His name is great in Israel.
1 Chr 29:11
72%
11Thine, O Jehovah, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heavens and in the earth [is thine]; thine is the kingdom, O Jehovah, and thou art exalted as head above all.
Ps 8:1
72%
1For the Chief Musician; set to the Gittith. A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, our Lord, How excellent is thy name in all the earth, Who hast set thy glory upon the heavens!
Ps 149:2
72%
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Ps 93:1
72%
1Jehovah reigneth; He is clothed with majesty; Jehovah is clothed with strength; he hath girded himself therewith: The world also is established, that it cannot be moved.
Ps 8:9
72%
9O Jehovah, our Lord, How excellent is thy name in all the earth!
Ps 97:1
72%
1Jehovah reigneth; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad.
Ps 92:8
72%
8But thou, O Jehovah, art on high for evermore.
Ps 150:2
72%
2Praise him for his mighty acts: Praise him according to his excellent greatness.
Ps 103:19
72%
19Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all.
Ps 93:4
72%
4Above the voices of many waters, The mighty breakers of the sea, Jehovah on high is mighty.
Ps 89:6-7
2 verses
71%
6For who in the skies can be compared unto Jehovah? Who among the sons of the mighty is like unto Jehovah,
7A God very terrible in the council of the holy ones, And to be feared above all them that are round about him?
Ps 83:18
71%
18That they may know that thou alone, whose name is Jehovah, Art the Most High over all the earth.
Ps 47:8
71%
8God reigneth over the nations: God sitteth upon his holy throne.
Ps 148:1
71%
1Praise ye Jehovah. Praise ye Jehovah from the heavens: Praise him in the heights.
Ps 145:3
71%
3Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised; And his greatness is unsearchable.
Ps 117:1
71%
1O praise Jehovah, all ye nations; Laud him, all ye peoples.
Ps 97:6
71%
6The heavens declare his righteousness, And all the peoples have seen his glory.
Ps 96:9
70%
9Oh worship Jehovah in holy array: Tremble before him, all the earth.
Ps 125:1
70%
1A Song of Ascents. They that trust in Jehovah Are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abideth for ever.