New English Translation
1 Chronicles 16:27
27Majestic splendor emanates from him, he is the source of strength and joy.
1 Chronicles 16:27 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
- New International Version (NIV)Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place.
Context of 1 Chronicles 16:27
25For the Lord is great and certainly worthy of praise, he is more awesome than all gods. 26For all the gods of the nations are worthless, but the Lord made the heavens. Majestic splendor emanates from him, he is the source of strength and joy. 28Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the nations, ascribe to the Lord splendor and strength! 29Ascribe to the Lord the splendor he deserves! Bring an offering and enter his presence! Worship the Lord in holy attire!
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ה֤וֹד וְהָדָר֙ לְפָנָ֔יו עֹ֥ז וְחֶדְוָ֖ה בִּמְקֹמֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 16:27
- Psalms 8:1O Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth! You reveal your majesty in the heavens above!
- Psalms 16:11You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.
- Psalms 63:2Yes, in the sanctuary I have seen you, and witnessed your power and splendor.
- John 17:24“Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so that they can see my glory that you gave me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
- Psalms 27:4I have asked the Lord for one thing – this is what I desire! I want to live in the Lord’s house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the Lord and contemplate in his temple.
- Psalms 28:7The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.
- Psalms 43:2For you are the God who shelters me. Why do you reject me? Why must I walk around mourning because my enemies oppress me?
- Psalms 96:6Majestic splendor emanates from him; his sanctuary is firmly established and beautiful.
Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 16:27
- 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
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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
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