2 Samuel
“Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.”
2 Samuel 7:22
2 Samuel 7:22 (KJV) speaks to God's sovereignty, worship, and awe of God — words set in 2 Samuel, the story of King David's reign. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”
Romans 11:36“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
1 Timothy 1:17“Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;”
Psalms 108:5“Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.”
Psalms 24:10“Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.”
Psalms 145:3“The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.”
Psalms 93:1
Common questions
What does 2 Samuel 7:22 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Samuel 7:22 reads: "Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears." The verse speaks to God's sovereignty, worship, and awe of God. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Samuel 7 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Samuel 7:22 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears." is 2 Samuel 7:22 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Samuel chapter 7.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Samuel 7:22?
Verses that sit beside 2 Samuel 7:22 include Romans 11:36, 1 Timothy 1:17, and Psalms 108:5. Reading them alongside 2 Samuel 7:22 deepens the theme of God's sovereignty.
How can I pray with 2 Samuel 7:22?
Read 2 Samuel 7:22 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.