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strength and joy are in his dwelling place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Honor and majesty surround him; strength and joy fill his dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Glory and honour <i>are</i> in his presence; strength and gladness <i>are</i> in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Honor and majesty <i>are</i> before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are [found] in His presence; Strength and joy are [found] in His place (sanctuary).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy are in His place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Honor and majesty are before him: Strength and gladness are in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Give honor and praise to the LORD, whose power and beauty fill his holy temple." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Honour and majesty are before him: strength and gladness are in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are in his presence. Strength and joy are where he is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Glory and majesty surround him, power and joy fill his Temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty surround him, and strength and joy fill his palace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Majestic splendor emanates from him, he is the source of strength and joy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty [are] before Him, "" Strength and joy [are] in His place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Honour and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Glory and honor before his face; strength and joy in his place.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Praise and magnificence are before him: strength and joy in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Confession and magnificence are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty go before him; power and rejoicing are in his holy place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Honor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Glory and majesty are in his presence; strength and greatness are in his sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And glory and beauty are before him, strength and majesty in his holy place!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Honour and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Glory and praise <i>are</i> in his presence; strength and rejoicing <i>are</i> in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=4787" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">David's Psalm of Thanksgiving</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1935.htm" title="1935: hō·wḏ (N-ms) -- Splendor, majesty, vigor. From an unused root; grandeur.">Splendor</a> <a href="/hebrew/1926.htm" title="1926: wə·hā·ḏār (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- An ornament, honor, splendor. From hadar; magnificence, i.e. Ornament or splendor.">and majesty</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">are before Him;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: ‘ōz (N-ms) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/2304.htm" title="2304: wə·ḥeḏ·wāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Joy. From chadah; rejoicing.">and joy</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: bim·qō·mōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">fill His dwelling.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6</a></span><br />Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-1.htm">Psalm 104:1</a></span><br />Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-5.htm">Psalm 145:5</a></span><br />the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/21-5.htm">Psalm 21:5</a></span><br />Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/8-1.htm">Psalm 8:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Psalm 93:1</a></span><br />The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-3.htm">Psalm 111:3</a></span><br />Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a></span><br />And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/24-14.htm">Isaiah 24:14-15</a></span><br />They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD. / Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-2.htm">Isaiah 35:2</a></span><br />It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-13.htm">Isaiah 60:13</a></span><br />The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-3.htm">Habakkuk 3:3-4</a></span><br />God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth. / His radiance was like the sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power is hidden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a></span><br />“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12</a></span><br />In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.</p><p class="hdg">Glory</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/8-1.htm">Psalm 8:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent <i>is</i> thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-11.htm">Psalm 16:11</a></b></br> Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence <i>is</i> fulness of joy; at thy right hand <i>there are</i> pleasures for evermore.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-2.htm">Psalm 63:2,3</a></b></br> To see thy power and thy glory, so <i>as</i> I have seen thee in the sanctuary… </p><p class="hdg">strength</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4-6</a></b></br> One <i>thing</i> have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7,8</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/43-2.htm">Psalm 43:2-4</a></b></br> For thou <i>art</i> the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? … </p><p class="hdg">place</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6</a></b></br> Honour and majesty <i>are</i> before him: strength and beauty <i>are</i> in his sanctuary.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-24.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-22.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/genesis/45-13.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/exodus/28-40.htm">Splendour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-18.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">Splendour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">David's festival sacrifice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">He orders a choir to sing thanksgiving</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-7.htm">The psalm of thanksgiving</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">He appoints ministers, porters, priests, and musicians, to attend the ark</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Splendor and majesty are before Him;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the divine attributes of God, highlighting His glory and royal dignity. In the context of <a href="/1_chronicles/16.htm">1 Chronicles 16</a>, King David is celebrating the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, a symbol of God's presence among His people. The terms "splendor" and "majesty" are often associated with kingship and divine authority, reflecting God's supreme rule over creation. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages, such as <a href="/psalms/96-6.htm">Psalm 96:6</a>, which also speaks of God's splendor and majesty. The use of these terms underscores the reverence and awe due to God, who is the ultimate King. In the broader biblical narrative, these attributes are fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is described in <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a> as "King of kings and Lord of lords."<p><b>strength and joy fill His dwelling.</b><br>The "dwelling" refers to the place where God's presence resides, which in the context of 1 Chronicles is the Ark of the Covenant, housed in the tabernacle. The presence of God brings "strength," signifying His power and might, which provides protection and support to His people. "Joy" indicates the happiness and peace that come from being in God's presence. This duality of strength and joy is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a>, where the joy of the Lord is described as a source of strength. Theologically, this points to the New Testament understanding of believers as the temple of the Holy Spirit (<a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19</a>), where God's presence brings both strength and joy. In the eschatological sense, <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a> speaks of God's dwelling with humanity in the new creation, where His presence will be the ultimate source of strength and joy for all eternity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The king of Israel who brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, establishing it as the center of worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence among His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where David brought the Ark, making it the spiritual and political center of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>The tribe assigned to care for the Ark and lead worship, playing a crucial role in the events surrounding the Ark's placement.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The temporary dwelling place for the Ark, symbolizing God's presence and the place of worship for the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_brings_splendor_and_majesty.htm">God's Presence Brings Splendor and Majesty</a></b><br>Recognize that God's presence is characterized by splendor and majesty, inviting us to worship Him with reverence and awe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_god's_dwelling.htm">Strength in God's Dwelling</a></b><br>Understand that true strength is found in God's presence. In times of weakness, seek His dwelling for renewal and empowerment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_as_a_fruit_of_god's_presence.htm">Joy as a Fruit of God's Presence</a></b><br>Embrace the joy that comes from being in God's presence. Let this joy be your strength in daily life and challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response_to_god's_attributes.htm">Worship as a Response to God's Attributes</a></b><br>Our worship should reflect the splendor, majesty, strength, and joy of God. Engage in worship that honors these attributes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_god's_presence_daily.htm">Living in God's Presence Daily</a></b><br>Cultivate a lifestyle that seeks God's presence daily, allowing His splendor, strength, and joy to transform your life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_it_wrong_to_cartoon_divine_figures.htm">Is depicting divine figures in cartoons inappropriate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_you_destroying_the_work_of_god.htm">Who deserves the glory if not us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_see_god's_power_in_exile.htm">Psalm 63:2 speaks of seeing God's power in the sanctuary--how could David witness this if he was exiled from the sanctuary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_most_holy_place.htm">What is the Most Holy Place?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Splendor</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֤וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1935.htm">Strong's 1935: </a> </span><span class="str2">Splendor, majesty, vigor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and majesty</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָדָר֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·ḏār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1926.htm">Strong's 1926: </a> </span><span class="str2">Magnificence, ornament, splendor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are before Him;</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָנָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">strength</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹ֥ז</span> <span class="translit">(‘ōz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, might</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and joy</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחֶדְוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥeḏ·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2304.htm">Strong's 2304: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rejoicing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fill His dwelling.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּמְקֹמֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bim·qō·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing, a spot, a condition</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">1 Chronicles 16:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:27 Honor and majesty are before him (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:28" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>