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Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Muse on all His wondrous deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to Him; sing praise to Him; tell about all His wonderful works! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing unto him, sing praises unto him; Talk ye of all his marvellous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Sing praises to the LORD! Tell about his miracles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Sing unto him, sing praises unto him; talk ye of all his marvelous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Sing to him. Make music to praise him. Meditate on all the miracles he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sing praise to the LORD; tell the wonderful things he has done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing to him, sing psalms to him, and think about all of his miraculous deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Sing to him! Make music to him! Tell about all his miraculous deeds! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Sing to him. Sing praises to him. Tell of all his marvelous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Sing to him, sing psalms to him, talk ye of all his wonderous works.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Sing to him. Sing praises to him. Tell of all his marvelous works. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him, "" Meditate on all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sing ye to Him, sing psalms to Him, Meditate on all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Sing ye to him, play on the harp to him, speak upon all his wonders.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Sing to him, yea, sing praises to him: and relate all his wondrous works. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Sing to him, and sing psalms to him, and describe all his miracles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Sing praise, play music; proclaim all his wondrous deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Sing to him, sing praises to him, tell of all his wonderful works.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Sing to him, give thanks to him, tell of all his wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Praise him and give thanks to him! Relate all his exploits!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Sing unto Him, sing praises unto Him; Speak ye of all His marvellous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Sing <i>songs</i> to him, and sing hymns to him, relate to all <i>people</i> his wonderful deeds, which the Lord has wrought.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/16-9.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=4680" 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">8</span>“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: šî·rū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing.">Sing</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2167.htm" title="2167: zam·mə·rū- (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To make music (in praise of God). ">sing praises</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to Him;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7878.htm" title="7878: śî·ḥū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To muse, complain, talk (of). A primitive root; to ponder, i.e. converse or utter.">tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6381.htm" title="6381: nip̄·lə·’ō·ṯāw (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-fpc:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. Distinguish; by implication, to be great, difficult, wonderful.">His wonders.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.…<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/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1-2</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1-3</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-4.htm">Psalm 145:4-7</a></span><br />One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts— / the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. / They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1-3</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. / My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. / Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! / Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-11.htm">Psalm 9:11</a></span><br />Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-23.htm">Psalm 71:23-24</a></span><br />When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed. / My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-21.htm">Psalm 107:21-22</a></span><br />Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. / Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4-5</a></span><br />and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Psalm 40:3</a></span><br />He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1</a></span><br />A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. / The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19-20</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Sing to him, sing psalms to him, talk you of all his wondrous works.</p><p class="hdg">Sing unto</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1,2</a></b></br> O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1,2</a></b></br> O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1-4</a></b></br> A Psalm. O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory… </p><p class="hdg">talk ye</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-10.htm">Psalm 40:10</a></b></br> I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Psalm 71:17</a></b></br> O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-3.htm">Psalm 96:3</a></b></br> Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Marvellous</a> <a href="/exodus/3-3.htm">Marvelous</a> <a href="/judges/5-10.htm">Meditate</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-50.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-50.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Sounded</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-6.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-26.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/judges/5-15.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-8.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/judges/13-19.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/judges/6-13.htm">Wondrous</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-17.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-27.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">Marvellous</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">Marvelous</a> <a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Meditate</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-30.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-5.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/9-11.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-23.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-23.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-6.htm">Sounded</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-6.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/job/4-2.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-9.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">Wondrous</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">Works</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>Sing to Him</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the act of worship through singing, a common practice in ancient Israelite culture. Singing was a way to express joy, gratitude, and reverence to God. The Psalms, many of which were written by David, are filled with calls to sing to the Lord (e.g., <a href="/psalms/95.htm">Psalm 95:1</a>, <a href="/psalms/100-2.htm">Psalm 100:2</a>). Singing was not only a personal expression but also a communal activity, uniting the people in worship. In the context of <a href="/1_chronicles/16.htm">1 Chronicles 16</a>, this call to sing is part of a larger celebration as the Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<p><b>Sing praises to Him</b><br>This phrase underscores the importance of directing praise specifically to God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, where many cultures worshipped multiple deities, the Israelites were distinct in their monotheistic worship. Praising God was a way to acknowledge His sovereignty, goodness, and faithfulness. The act of singing praises is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, seen in the worship practices of the early church (<a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a>, <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a>) and in the heavenly worship depicted in Revelation (<a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9-14</a>).<p><b>Tell of all His wonders</b><br>This phrase calls believers to proclaim God's mighty acts and miracles. The wonders of God include His creation, His deliverance of Israel from Egypt, and His ongoing provision and protection. In the historical context of 1 Chronicles, recounting God's wonders would remind the Israelites of His faithfulness throughout their history. This practice of recounting God's deeds is seen in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/105.htm">Psalm 105:1-5</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/6-20.htm">Deuteronomy 6:20-25</a>, where parents are instructed to teach their children about God's mighty works. In the New Testament, the wonders of God are ultimately fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection are the greatest wonders to be proclaimed (<a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22-24</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The king of Israel who organized the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and led the people in worship and thanksgiving to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph_and_his_brothers.htm">Asaph and his brothers</a></b><br>Levites appointed by David to minister before the Ark, offering thanks and praise to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>The sacred chest representing God's presence, brought to Jerusalem with great celebration.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the Ark was brought, becoming the central place of worship for Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who participated in the celebration and worship led by David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_praise.htm">The Power of Praise</a></b><br>Singing praises to God is a powerful expression of worship that acknowledges His greatness and goodness. It aligns our hearts with His will and brings us into His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/proclaiming_god's_wonders.htm">Proclaiming God's Wonders</a></b><br>Sharing testimonies of God's works in our lives encourages others and strengthens our faith. It is a vital part of our witness to the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_community.htm">Worship as a Community</a></b><br>Just as David led the Israelites in corporate worship, we are called to gather with other believers to worship God together, fostering unity and mutual encouragement.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/remembering_god's_faithfulness.htm">Remembering God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Reflecting on God's past deeds helps us trust Him for the future. It is important to regularly recount His faithfulness in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joyful_worship.htm">Joyful Worship</a></b><br>Worship should be a joyful response to God's character and actions. Our attitude in worship reflects our understanding of who God is.<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/what's_the_tabernacle_of_david.htm">What does the tabernacle of David refer to?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_wrote_the_book_of_haggai.htm">What does 'making melody in your hearts' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_47_6-7_conflict_with_other_worship.htm">Does the call to 'sing praises' in Psalm 47:6-7 conflict with other biblical texts that depict God differently or demand alternative forms of worship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_music.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on music?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Sing psalms.</span>--The word implies a musical accompaniment.<p><span class= "bld">Talk ye.</span>--A third term for <span class= "ital">singing. Chant ye.</span><p><span class= "bld">His wondrous works.</span>--<span class= "ital">His wonders,</span> or <span class= "ital">miracles.</span> The word means <span class= "ital">things separate, distinct,</span> and so <span class= "ital">out of the common</span> (<a href="/exodus/3-20.htm" title="And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the middle thereof: and after that he will let you go.">Exodus 3:20</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/16-9.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">Sing</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁ֤ירוּ</span> <span class="translit">(šî·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">לוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">sing praises</span><br /><span class="heb">זַמְּרוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(zam·mə·rū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2167.htm">Strong's 2167: </a> </span><span class="str2">Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Him;</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">tell</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂ֖יחוּ</span> <span class="translit">(śî·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7878.htm">Strong's 7878: </a> </span><span class="str2">To muse, complain, talk (of)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of all</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His wonders.</span><br /><span class="heb">נִפְלְאֹתָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(nip̄·lə·’ō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6381.htm">Strong's 6381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:9 Sing to him (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:10" /></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>