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Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> Give to the LORD the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his presence. Worship the LORD in all his holy splendor. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">King James Bible</a> Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">New King James Version</a> Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him; Worship the LORD in holy attire. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him; Worship the LORD in holy array. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him; Worship the LORD in holy array. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Ascribe to Yahweh the glory of His name; Lift up an offering, and come before Him; Worship Yahweh in the splendor of holiness. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Ascribe 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. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; bring an offering and come before him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Ascribe to Yahweh the glory of His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name: Bring an offering, and come before him; Worship Jehovah in holy array. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He is wonderful! Praise him and bring an offering into his temple. Worship the LORD, majestic and holy. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Give to the LORD the glory his name deserves. Bring an offering, and come to him. Worship the LORD in [his] holy splendor. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Praise the LORD's glorious name; bring an offering and come into his Temple. Bow down before the Holy One when he appears; <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Recognize the glory that is due the LORD! Bring your offering, and come into his presence, worshiping the LORD in all of his holy splendor. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; <a href="/net/1_chronicles/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Ascribe to the LORD the splendor he deserves! Bring an offering and enter his presence! Worship the LORD in holy attire! <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name. Bring an offering, and come before him. Worship the LORD in holy array. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Give to the LORD the glory due to his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/16.htm">World English Bible</a> Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Bring an offering, and come before him. Worship Yahweh in holy array. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Ascribe to YHWH the glory of His Name, "" Lift up a present, and come before Him. Bow yourselves to YHWH, "" In the beauty of holiness. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Ascribe to Jehovah the honour of His name, Lift up a present, and come before Him. Bow yourselves to Jehovah, In the beauty of holiness. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Give ye to Jehovah the glory of his name: lift up a gift and come before him: worship to Jehovah the ornaments of holiness.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Give to the Lord glory to his name, bring up sacrifice, and come ye in his sight: and adore the Lord in holy becomingness. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Give glory to the Lord, to his name. Lift up sacrifice, and approach before his sight. And adore the Lord in holy attire. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Give to the LORD the glory due his name! Bring gifts, and come before him; bow down to the LORD, splendid in holiness. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come before him. Worship the LORD in holy splendor;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Give thanks to the LORD with the honor due to his name; bring offerings, and give thanks before him with the prayer of your mouth; worship the LORD with holy songs. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Give thanks to LORD JEHOVAH! In honor of his name bring offerings, and give thanks before him in the prayers of your mouths, and worship LORD JEHOVAH with songs of his holiness!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Ascribe unto the LORD the glory due unto His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Give to the Lord the glory belonging to his name: take gifts and offer them before him; and worship the Lord in his holy courts. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=4800" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">David's Psalm of Thanksgiving</a> …28Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 29<a href="/hebrew/3051.htm" title="3051: hā·ḇū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To give. A primitive root; to give; generally, to put; imperatively come.">Ascribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: kə·ḇō·wḏ (N-msc) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">the glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">due His name;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: śə·’ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/4503.htm" title="4503: min·ḥāh (N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. Bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering.">an offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ū·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and come</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.">before Him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: hiš·ta·ḥă·wū (V-Hitpael-Imp-mp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">Worship</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1927.htm" title="1927: bə·haḏ·raṯ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Adornment, glory. Feminine of hadar; decoration.">in the splendor</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qō·ḏeš (N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">of His holiness;</a> 30tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/96-8.htm">Psalm 96:8</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts. <a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness. <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a> On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. <a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a> “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.” <a href="/isaiah/60-13.htm">Isaiah 60:13</a> 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. <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a> Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a> Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a> For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/john/4-23.htm">John 4:23-24</a> But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a> that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a> you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. <a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4</a> Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. <a href="/psalms/66-2.htm">Psalm 66:2</a> Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. <a href="/isaiah/66-23.htm">Isaiah 66:23</a> From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come to worship before Me,” says the LORD. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a> So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Give to the LORD the glory due to his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.the glory<a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Psalm 89:5-8</a> And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints… <a href="/psalms/108-3.htm">Psalm 108:3-5</a> I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations… <a href="/psalms/148-13.htm">Psalm 148:13,14</a> Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven… bring<a href="/1_kings/8-41.htm">1 Kings 8:41-43</a> Moreover concerning a stranger, that is not of thy people Israel, but cometh out of a far country for thy name's sake; … <a href="/psalms/68-30.htm">Psalm 68:30,31</a> Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people that delight in war… <a href="/psalms/62-10.htm">Psalm 62:10</a> Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.come<a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2</a> Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.<a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4</a> Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.the beauty<a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">2 Chronicles 20:21</a> And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.<a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2</a> Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.<a href="/psalms/50-2.htm">Psalm 50:2</a> Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">Array</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">Ascribe</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-2.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-13.htm">Due</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/exodus/39-30.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-27.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-13.htm">Oblation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-2.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-18.htm">Present</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-7.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Splendour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-28.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-10.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">Array</a> <a href="/job/36-3.htm">Ascribe</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-6.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">Due</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-35.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-35.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-18.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-5.htm">Lift</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-29.htm">Oblation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-40.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-40.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-4.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">Splendour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-19.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 16</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">David's festival sacrifice</a> 4. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">He orders a choir to sing thanksgiving</a> 7. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-7.htm">The psalm of thanksgiving</a> 37. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">He appoints ministers, porters, priests, and musicians, to attend the ark</a> </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'; 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This phrase emphasizes the importance of recognizing and declaring the greatness and majesty of God. In the biblical context, "ascribe" means to attribute or give credit. The name of the LORD represents His character and deeds, which are worthy of honor and praise. This call to ascribe glory is a recurring theme in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/29-2.htm">Psalm 29:2</a>) and reflects the understanding that God alone is deserving of worship. The concept of God's name being due glory is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where His acts of deliverance and provision are celebrated.bring an offering and come before Him. In ancient Israel, offerings were a central part of worship and were seen as a tangible expression of devotion and gratitude to God. The act of bringing an offering signifies acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and provision. Historically, offerings included sacrifices of animals, grain, and other goods, which were presented at the Tabernacle or Temple. This practice is connected to the sacrificial system outlined in Leviticus, which foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Coming before God with an offering also implies entering His presence with reverence and humility.Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; Worship in this context is an act of reverence and adoration directed towards God. The "splendor of His holiness" highlights the purity, majesty, and otherness of God. Holiness is a defining attribute of God, setting Him apart from all creation. This phrase calls believers to recognize and respond to God's holiness with awe and respect. The idea of worshiping in holiness is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/96-9.htm">Psalm 96:9</a>, and points to the need for worshipers to approach God with clean hands and pure hearts, as seen in <a href="/psalms/24-3.htm">Psalm 24:3-4</a>. The splendor of God's holiness is ultimately revealed in Jesus Christ, who embodies divine holiness and invites believers into a holy relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> 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. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a> A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the Ark was brought, symbolizing the central place of worship for the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a> The tribe assigned to care for the Ark and lead the people in worship, playing a crucial role in the religious life of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a> The temporary dwelling place for the Ark before the construction of the Temple, representing God's dwelling among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/ascribing_glory_to_god.htm">Ascribing Glory to God</a> Recognize that giving glory to God is acknowledging His supreme worth and majesty. This involves both our words and actions, reflecting His character in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/b/bringing_an_offering.htm">Bringing an Offering</a> Understand that offerings are not just material but include our time, talents, and resources. We are called to give sacrificially and joyfully as an act of worship. <a href="/topical/w/worship_in_holiness.htm">Worship in Holiness</a> Worship should be conducted with reverence and purity, recognizing the holiness of God. This calls for a heart that is set apart and dedicated to Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_splendor_of_holiness.htm">The Splendor of Holiness</a> Appreciate the beauty and majesty of God's holiness, which should inspire awe and reverence in our worship practices. <a href="/topical/c/corporate_worship.htm">Corporate Worship</a> Engage in communal worship, recognizing the importance of gathering with other believers to honor God collectively, as seen in the assembly led by David.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 16</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_true_worshiper.htm">What defines a true worshiper?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_offertory.htm">What is the offertory?</a> <a href="/q/who_deserves_the_glory_if_not_us.htm">Who deserves the glory if not us?</a> <a href="/q/are_you_destroying_the_work_of_god.htm">Who deserves the glory if not us?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Ascribe הָב֥וּ (hā·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3051.htm">Strong's 3051: </a> To give, to put, imperatively, come to the LORD לַיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the glory כְּב֣וֹד (kə·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> Weight, splendor, copiousness [due] His name; שְׁמ֑וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name bring שְׂא֤וּ (śə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take an offering מִנְחָה֙ (min·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4503.htm">Strong's 4503: </a> A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering and come וּבֹ֣אוּ (ū·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go before Him. לְפָנָ֔יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face Worship הִשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ (hiš·ta·ḥă·wū) Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> To depress, prostrate the LORD לַיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel in the splendor בְּהַדְרַת־ (bə·haḏ·raṯ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1927.htm">Strong's 1927: </a> Adornment, glory of His holiness; קֹֽדֶשׁ׃ (qō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:29 Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:30" /></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>