Bible Verses on the Greatness of God

Bible Verses on the Greatness of God

The greatness of God

The greatness of God is a truth that stretches beyond human comprehension. He is infinite in power, perfect in love, and sovereign over all creation. From the opening lines of Scripture to the final chapters of Revelation, the Bible reveals a God whose greatness inspires awe, worship, and deep trust. When we are overwhelmed, these truths give us perspective; when we are uncertain, they offer assurance. This post explores powerful Bible verses that highlight God's greatness in His character, power, love, and presence.

1. God's Greatness in Creation and Power

• Genesis 1:1 - "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

• Psalm 19:1 - "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork."

• Isaiah 40:26 - "Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing.

• Jeremiah 10:12 - "Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing."

• Job 26:14 - "Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways, and how small a whisper do we hear of him! But the thunder of his power who can understand?"

• Psalm 147:5 - "Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure."

• God's greatness is evident in creation—His power spoke the universe into being. Nature points to His eternal majesty and might.

2. God's Greatness in Character and Majesty

• Deuteronomy 10:17 - "For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe."

• Psalm 145:3 - "Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable."

• 1 Chronicles 29:11 - "Yours, O Lord, 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 yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all."

• Psalm 95:3 - "For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods."

• Psalm 135:5 - "For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods."

• Psalm 47:2 - "For the Lord, the Most High, is to be feared, a great king over all the earth."

  
  

  The majesty of God surpasses all human and spiritual authority. He is exalted and worthy of endless praise.

3. God's Greatness in Love and Salvation

• John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

• Romans 5:8 - "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

• Galatians 2:20 - "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

• Romans 8:38-39 - "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."

• Ephesians 3:20 - " Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,"

• 1 John 4:16 - "So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him."

  
  

  His greatness is not only in power, but in a love so deep it gave everything to redeem us. Salvation is the ultimate expression of His greatness.

4. God's Greatness in Guidance and Strength

• Isaiah 40:31 - "but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."

• Joshua 1:9 - "Be strong and courageous...for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

• Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

• Isaiah 41:10 - "Fear not, for I am with you...I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

• Romans 8:28 - "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

• Proverbs 18:10 - "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe."

God's greatness meets us in our weakness. He strengthens, protects, and leads us with power and compassion.

5. God's Greatness in His Word and Wisdom

• Isaiah 55:8-9 - "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."

• Hebrews 4:12 - "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."

• 2 Timothy 3:16 - "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,"

• Romans 12:2 - "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."

• Colossians 2:8 - "See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ."

The Word of God reveals His unmatched wisdom. In a world full of confusion, His truth stands firm.

6. God's Greatness in Presence and Faithfulness

• Zephaniah 3:17 - "The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing."

• Psalm 23:1-6 - "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul.He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

• Matthew 28:20 - "teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

• Romans 15:13 - "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."

• 1 Peter 5:6-7 - "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."

• Isaiah 26:3-4 - "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. 4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock."

The greatness of God is not distant. He is near, personal, and faithful in every season.

From Genesis to Revelation, the greatness of God is a constant theme—woven into creation, declared in His Word, revealed in Jesus, and experienced through the Holy Spirit. His greatness isn’t just seen in power, but in love, wisdom, justice, and mercy. Let these verses be a reminder that no matter what you face, God is greater. Worship Him, trust Him, and rest in the unsearchable greatness of our Lord.

“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.” — Psalm 145:3

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