There is none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might.
English Standard Version (ESV)
The verse highlights not just God's greatness, but the "greatness in might" of His name. This points to the powerful, undeniable reputation God has earned through His actions, a reputation so potent that even His name declares His absolute power. It's a testament that God's might isn't just a hidden attribute; it's declared and known, setting Him utterly apart from anything man-made.
There is none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might.
English Standard Version (ESV)
Jeremiah is contrasting the true God with the lifeless idols that the surrounding nations worship. He's just described the absurdity of carving and decorating statues, and now he's asserting that the LORD alone is incomparable, truly great, and mighty in power. This declaration serves as the foundation for the prophet's subsequent challenge to both idols and their worshippers.
Ever feel like you're trying to compare apples and oranges? With God, it's not even close. Jeremiah declares there is absolutely no one like Him.
The verse opens with a powerful statement: "There is none like you, O LORD." This isn't just a poetic flourish; it's a profound theological truth. It means that in all of existence – past, present, and future – no being, no force, and no created thing can be placed on the same level as God.
Why This Matters:
God isn't just 'great' – His name itself carries immense power. What does it mean for His name to be 'great in might'?
The verse continues by proclaiming, 'you are great, and your name is great in might.' This connects God's inherent greatness with the power embodied in His very name.
Understanding This Connection:
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YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, representing His self-existence, eternal nature, and faithfulness to His people. It is the name by which He revealed Himself to Moses at the burning bush.
gadol · Hebrew Adjective
The quality of being supreme, immense, or magnificent in character, power, and glory. It refers to God’s incomparable majesty and the weight of His presence.
Jeremiah delivers this message in the shadow of Jerusalem's impending destruction and the people's deep entanglement with the idolatrous practices of surrounding nations. The verse powerfully contrasts the true, mighty God with the useless idols that offer no real hope or deliverance.
c. 722 BC
Fall of Samaria and Northern Kingdom
The Assyrian Empire conquers the Northern Kingdom of Israel, deporting many Israelites and scattering them. This event serves as a stark warning to the Southern Kingdom of Judah about the consequences of unfaithfulness to God.
609 BC
Josiah's Reforms and Death
King Josiah implements religious reforms based on the discovered Book of the Law, attempting to purge idolatry and centralize worship in Jerusalem. His subsequent death in battle against Egypt marks a decline in Judah's political and spiritual strength.
605 BC
First Deportation to Babylon
Under King Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian Empire conquers Judah. A first wave of exiles, including some nobility and skilled individuals like Daniel, are taken to Babylon.
c. 597 BC
Second Deportation to Babylon
Another significant group of Judeans, including King Jehoiachin and the prophet Ezekiel, are exiled to Babylon following a Judean revolt.
586 BC— this verse
Fall of Jerusalem and Temple Destruction
The Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar destroy Jerusalem and its magnificent Temple. This is the most devastating blow, leading to the mass exile of the remaining population and marking the end of the Davidic monarchy in Judah.
539 BC
Cyrus the Great's Conquest of Babylon
The Persian Empire, led by Cyrus, overthrows the Babylonian Empire. This event paves the way for the eventual return of the Jewish exiles to their homeland.
This passage echoes Jeremiah's declaration, exclaiming 'Who is like you, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?' It reinforces the singular greatness and power of God above all others.
Psalm 86:8-10Similar to Jeremiah, Psalm 86 directly addresses the incomparable nature of God. It asks, 'There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like your works,' highlighting God's uniqueness in creation and dominion.
Isaiah 40:25-26This passage from Isaiah also emphasizes God's supreme power and grandeur, asking 'To whom then will you compare me, that I should be like him, says the Holy One.' It points to God's creative might as proof of his unparalleled greatness.
Psalm 145:1-3This psalm is a beautiful testament to God's greatness and the praise due to His name. It declares, 'I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.'
cambridgeJeremiah 10:6: "Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might."
6 . There is none ] This sense can only be got by omitting the first letter in MT. The omission can, however, be justified, as it may be an accidental repetition by a scribe of the last letter of Jeremiah 10:5 . Keeping the Hebrew consonants with a slight change of vowels, we get the sense “ Whence is any like unto thee!” The same difficulty arises in Jeremiah 10:7 . 6–8 . Omitted…
barnesJeremiah 10:6: "Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might."
For as much as - Or, "No one is like unto thee, O Jehovah." In Jeremiah 10:6-11 , the prophet contrasts God's greatness with the impotence of idols.
The verse highlights not just God's greatness, but the "greatness in might" of His name. This points to the powerful, undeniable reputation God has earned through His actions, a reputation so potent that even His name declares His absolute power. It's a testament that God's might isn't just a hidden attribute; it's declared and known, setting Him utterly apart from anything man-made.
Jeremiah is contrasting the true God with the lifeless idols that the surrounding nations worship. He's just described the absurdity of carving and decorating statues, and now he's asserting that the LORD alone is incomparable, truly great, and mighty in power. This declaration serves as the foundation for the prophet's subsequent challenge to both idols and their worshippers.
Jeremiah is contrasting the true God with the lifeless idols that the surrounding nations worship. He's just described the absurdity of carving and decorating statues, and now he's asserting that the LORD alone is incomparable, truly great, and mighty in power. This declaration serves as the foundation for the prophet's subsequent challenge to both idols and their worshippers.
"There is none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might." — The verse highlights not just God's greatness, but the "greatness in might" of His name. This points to the powerful, undeniable reputation God has earned through His actions, a reputation so poten…
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Last reviewed October 2026