Jeremiah 10:6-7
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This verse isn't just saying God is unique; it emphasizes the overwhelming power behind His name. When it says His name is "great in might," it's pointing to the actual, tangible force and authority God wields, making Him distinct not just in being, but in action.
There is none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might. Who would not fear you, O King of the nations? For this is your due; for among all the wise ones of the nations and in all their kingdoms there is none like you.
English Standard Version (ESV)
Jeremiah is contrasting the true God with the useless idols the surrounding nations worship. He's just described the absurdity of making idols and carrying them around, highlighting their inability to speak, hear, or do any good or evil. This verse bursts forth as a declaration of God's unparalleled greatness and power in direct opposition to these lifeless statues.
Have you ever felt like no one truly understands you? Jeremiah declares God is in a category all His own. What does that mean for us?
Beyond Compare
Jeremiah starts with a bold statement: "There is none like you, O LORD." This isn't just a polite observation; it's a profound declaration of God's absolute uniqueness. The original Hebrew emphasizes this with a phrase that literally means "no particle of nothing." It’s the strongest possible way to say God is in a class by Himself.
Why It Matters
This uniqueness is the foundation for everything else we know about God. It means His power, wisdom, love, and justice are not just greater than anything we know, but fundamentally different. No created thing, no idol, no human achievement can ever stand in comparison. This truth sets Him apart and calls us to a unique devotion.
We talk about God's 'name,' but what does that really mean? Jeremiah connects His greatness directly to the power inherent in His very being.
More Than Just a Label
Jeremiah continues, "you are great, and your name is great in might." It's easy to think of a 'name' as just a word, but in the ancient world, a name carried the essence of a person's character, reputation, and power.
Power in Revelation
When Jeremiah says God's "name is great in might," he's saying that the very revelation of who God is carries immense power. His power isn't just an attribute He , but something intrinsic to His identity. It's seen in creation, in His providential care, and in His ability to bring both blessings and judgments. This isn't the powerless might of idols, but the active, sustaining power of the one true God.
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Understand the original words
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.
yare · Hebrew Verb
A feeling of profound reverence, awe, and submission before the holiness and power of God. It is the appropriate response of a creature toward the Creator, involving both respect and dread of His judgment.
melek goyim · Hebrew Noun phrase
A title emphasizing God's sovereign authority, majesty, and rightful rule over all peoples and political entities of the earth, distinct from the temporary rulers of men.
Jeremiah's powerful declaration of God's incomparable greatness comes amidst the backdrop of Judah's imminent destruction and exile, a time when the impotence of idols and the might of Yahweh were starkly contrasted.
c. 722 BC
Fall of Samaria and Assyrian Exile
The northern kingdom of Israel falls to the Assyrian Empire, leading to the deportation of many Israelites. This event left a deep scar on the collective memory of God's people.
605 BC
First Deportation to Babylon
King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon deports a group of Judean exiles, including Daniel and his friends, to Babylon. This marks the beginning of the Babylonian exile.
597 BC
Second Deportation to Babylon
Babylon deports more Judeans, including the prophet Ezekiel and King Jehoiachin, after a rebellion. The kingdom of Judah is reduced to a vassal state.
c. 590 BC— this verse
Jeremiah Prophesies
Jeremiah delivers his prophecies during a tumultuous period leading up to the final destruction of Jerusalem. He warns the people of impending judgment and calls them to repentance.
586 BC
Destruction of Jerusalem and Temple
Babylon completely destroys Jerusalem and its Temple, exiling the remaining population. This is the nadir of Israel's history, a fulfillment of divine judgment.
This passage echoes Jeremiah's declaration, asking 'Who is like you, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?' It directly reinforces the uniqueness and unparalleled might of God.
Psalm 86:8Similar to Jeremiah, this Psalm states, 'There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like your works.' This highlights that God's greatness isn't just in power, but in the very nature of His deeds.
Isaiah 44:24This verse proclaims, 'I am the LORD, who made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who spread out the earth by myself.' It provides the divine perspective on *why* no one is like the LORD – He is the sovereign Creator.
Psalm 145:3This verse speaks of God's greatness: 'Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.' It complements Jeremiah's statement by emphasizing that God's greatness, especially His might, is so vast it can't be fully comprehended.
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.
This verse isn't just saying God is unique; it emphasizes the overwhelming power behind His name. When it says His name is "great in might," it's pointing to the actual, tangible force and authority God wields, making Him distinct not just in being, but in action.
Jeremiah is contrasting the true God with the useless idols the surrounding nations worship. He's just described the absurdity of making idols and carrying them around, highlighting their inability to speak, hear, or do any good or evil. This verse bursts forth as a declaration of God's unparalleled greatness and power in direct opposition to these lifeless statues.
Jeremiah is contrasting the true God with the useless idols the surrounding nations worship. He's just described the absurdity of making idols and carrying them around, highlighting their inability to speak, hear, or do any good or evil. This verse bursts forth as a declaration of God's unparalleled greatness and power in direct opposition to these lifeless statues.
"There is none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might. Who would not fear you, O King of the nations? For this is your due; for among all the wise ones of the nations and in all their ki…" — This verse isn't just saying God is unique; it emphasizes the overwhelming power behind His name. When it says His name is "great in might," it's pointing to the actual, tangible force and authority…
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Last reviewed October 2026
