1 Chronicles 16:31

1 Chronicles 16:31 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth.
• New International Version (NIV)Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!”
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, "The Lord reigns!"
• New King James Version (NKJV)Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.”

Context of 1 Chronicles 16:31

29Ascribe to the Lord the glory and honor due His name; Bring an offering [of thanksgiving], and come before Him; Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. 30Tremble [reverently] before Him, all the earth; The world is firmly established, it will not be moved. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.” 32Let the sea roar, and all the things that fill it; Let the field rejoice, and all that is in it. 33Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the Lord; For He comes to judge and govern the earth.

1 Chronicles 16:31 word by word

יִשְׂמְח֤וּ הַשָּׁמַ֙יִם֙ וְתָגֵ֣ל הָאָ֔רֶץ וְיֹאמְר֥וּ בַגּוֹיִ֖ם יְהוָ֥ה מָלָֽךְ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Let the heavensשָׁמַיִםshâmayim shâmeh · heavenH8064
• be gladשָׂמַחώâmach · to rejoiceH8055
• and let the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• rejoiceגִּילgîyl gûl · to rejoiceH1523
• sayאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• among the nationsגּוֹיgôy gôy · nationH1471
• The Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• reignethמָלַךְmâlak · to reignH4427

Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 16:31

• Psalms 19:1The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.
• Psalms 89:5The heavens (angels) praise Your wonders, O Lord, Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
• Psalms 148:1Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!
• Luke 2:13Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host (angelic army) praising God and saying,
• Luke 15:10In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents [that is, changes his inner self—his old way of thinking, regrets past sins, lives his life in a way that proves repentance; and seeks God’s purpose for his life].”
• Psalms 97:1The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; Let the many islands and coastlands be glad.
• Psalms 98:4Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Shout [in jubilation] and sing for joy and sing praises.
• Luke 2:10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.
• Psalms 93:1The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty and splendor; The Lord has clothed and encircled Himself with strength; the world is firmly established, it cannot be moved.
• Psalms 96:10Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns; Indeed, the world is firmly and securely established, it shall not be moved; He will judge and rule the people with fairness.”
• Psalms 99:1The Lord reigns, let the peoples tremble [with submissive wonder]! He sits enthroned above the cherubim, let the earth shake!
• Psalms 145:1I will exalt You, my God, O King, And [with gratitude and submissive wonder] I will bless Your name forever and ever.
• Isaiah 33:22For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Ruler, The Lord is our King; He will save us.
• Matthew 6:13And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.]’
• Revelation 19:6Then I heard something like the shout of a vast multitude, and like the boom of many pounding waves, and like the roar of mighty peals of thunder, saying, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all] reigns.

Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 16:31

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 31Let the heavens be glad - "Let the supreme angels be glad, and the inhabitants of the earth rejoice." - T. In this place the Targumist uses the Greek word , angels, in Hebrew letters thus, אנגלי angeley .Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4-42Verses 4-42 This passage is interposed by the writer of Chronicles between two sentences of the parallel passage in Samuel. It contains a detailed account of the service which David instituted at this time, a service out of which grew the more elaborate service of the temple. The language of much of the passage is remarkably archaic, and there can be no reasonable doubt that it is in the main an extract from a record of the time of David. 1 Chronicles…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-36Verses 7-36 Let God be glorified in our praises. Let others be edified and taught, that strangers to him may be led to adore him. Let us ourselves triumph and trust in God. Those that give glory to God's name are allowed to glory in it. Let the everlasting covenant be the great matter of our joy his people of old, be remembered by us with thankfulness to him. Show forth from day to day his salvation, his promised salvation by Christ. We have reason to…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-36David’s song of thanksgiving combines three psalms: First Chronicles 16:8–22 uses Psalm 105:1–15 First Chronicles 16:23–33 uses Psalm 96 First Chronicles 16:34–38 uses Psalm 106:1, 47–48 The composer adjusted the sources for this occasion. The Temple did not exist when the ark was brought to Jerusalem, so the Chronicler says strength and joy fill his dwelling (1 Chronicles 16:27) instead of His sanctuary (Psalm 96:6) and asks the worshiper to come into…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Chronicles 16:31

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Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings