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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/16.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/16.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, all you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />O nations of the world, recognize the LORD, recognize that the LORD is glorious and strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Give to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the peoples, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ascribe to Yahweh, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to the LORD glory <i>and</i> honor and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ascribe unto Jehovah, ye kindreds of the peoples, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Tell everyone of every nation, "Praise the glorious power of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the peoples, give unto the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Give to the LORD, you families of the nations. Give to the LORD glory and power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all people on earth, praise his glory and might. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the families of earth recognize the LORD— that he is glorious and powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD splendor and strength! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, you relatives of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Give to the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give to the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ascribe to Yahweh, you families of the peoples, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Ascribe to YHWH, you families of peoples, "" Ascribe to YHWH glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ascribe to Jehovah, ye families of peoples, Ascribe to Jehovah honour and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Give to Jehovah ye families of the peoples, give to Jehovah glory and strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Bring ye to the Lord, O ye families of the nations: bring ye to the Lord glory and empire. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Bring to the Lord, O families of the peoples, bring to the Lord glory and dominion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Give to the LORD, you families of nations, give to the LORD glory and might; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, O families of the peoples, give thanks before the LORD due to his glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Give thanks to LORD JEHOVAH, generations of the Gentiles! Give thanks before LORD JEHOVAH in his honor and in his strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ascribe unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the peoples, Ascribe unto the LORD glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Give to the Lord, ye families of the nations, give to the Lord glory and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/16-28.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=4793" 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">27</span>Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><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/4940.htm" title="4940: miš·pə·ḥō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">O families</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mîm (N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">of the nations,</a> <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: kā·ḇō·wḏ (N-ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: wā·‘ōz (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">and strength.</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>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;…<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/96-7.htm">Psalm 96:7-8</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.<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="/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="/psalms/68-34.htm">Psalm 68:34</a></span><br />Ascribe the power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose strength is in the skies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a></span><br />For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-1.htm">Psalm 115:1</a></span><br />Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12</a></span><br />Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-19.htm">Psalm 72:19</a></span><br />And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-18.htm">Isaiah 66:18</a></span><br />“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12-13</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!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-11.htm">Psalm 148:11-13</a></span><br />kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth, / young men and maidens, old and young together. / Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/24-15.htm">Isaiah 24:15</a></span><br />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="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a></span><br />So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Psalm 86:9</a></span><br />All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Give to the LORD, you kindreds of the people, give to the LORD glory and strength.</p><p class="hdg">Give</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1,2</a></b></br> A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-34.htm">Psalm 68:34</a></b></br> Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency <i>is</i> over Israel, and his strength <i>is</i> in the clouds.</p><p class="hdg">ye kindreds</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Song <i>or</i> Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Psalm 67:4,7</a></b></br> O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-8.htm">Psalm 86:8-10</a></b></br> Among the gods <i>there is</i> none like unto thee, O Lord; neither <i>are there any works</i> like unto thy works… </p><p class="hdg">glory</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">1 Chronicles 29:10-14</a></b></br> Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed <i>be</i> thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-1.htm">Psalm 115:1,2</a></b></br> Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, <i>and</i> for thy truth's sake… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">1 Corinthians 15:10</a></b></br> But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which <i>was bestowed</i> upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/32-3.htm">Ascribe</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-12.htm">Families</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">Kindred</a> <a href="/revelation/13-7.htm">Kindreds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-26.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-26.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-7.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">Ascribe</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-9.htm">Families</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/esther/2-10.htm">Kindred</a> <a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Kindreds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-33.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-37.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-8.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>Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations</b><br>This phrase calls for universal recognition of God's sovereignty. The term "ascribe" implies acknowledging or attributing something to someone. Here, it is a call for all families of the nations, not just Israel, to recognize the LORD's authority. This reflects the biblical theme of God's dominion over all creation, as seen in <a href="/psalms/96-7.htm">Psalm 96:7-8</a>, which parallels this passage. The inclusion of "families of the nations" suggests a prophetic vision of God's kingdom extending beyond Israel, aligning with the Abrahamic covenant in <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>, where all nations are to be blessed through Abraham's seed. This anticipates the New Testament revelation of the gospel reaching Gentiles, as seen in <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a>.<p><b>Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength</b><br>The repetition of "ascribe" emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's attributes. "Glory" refers to the weightiness or significance of God's presence and character, often associated with His holiness and majesty. "Strength" highlights God's power and might, which are evident throughout biblical history, from creation to the deliverance of Israel. This call to ascribe glory and strength to the LORD is a reminder of His unparalleled nature, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/42-8.htm">Isaiah 42:8</a>, where God declares His glory will not be given to another. It also points to the ultimate revelation of God's glory and strength in Jesus Christ, who embodies the fullness of God (<a href="/colossians/2-9.htm">Colossians 2:9</a>) and whose strength is made perfect in weakness (<a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</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/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, represented by the families of the tribes, who are called to worship and honor God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, symbolizing God's presence with His people.<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/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a></b><br>Refers to all peoples outside of Israel, indicating the universal call to worship God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_call_to_worship.htm">Universal Call to Worship</a></b><br>The call to "ascribe to the LORD" is not limited to Israel but extends to all families of the nations. This highlights the inclusivity of God's invitation to worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_god's_attributes.htm">Recognition of God's Attributes</a></b><br>The terms "glory" and "strength" in the original Hebrew ('kabod' and 'oz') emphasize God's majestic presence and power. Believers are encouraged to recognize and declare these attributes in their worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/corporate_worship.htm">Corporate Worship</a></b><br>The communal aspect of worship is emphasized, as families and nations are called together to honor God. This underscores the importance of gathering as a community to worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/response_to_god's_presence.htm">Response to God's Presence</a></b><br>Just as the Ark symbolized God's presence, believers today are called to respond to God's presence in their lives with reverence and praise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mission_and_evangelism.htm">Mission and Evangelism</a></b><br>The inclusion of "families of the nations" points to the mission of the church to spread the message of God's glory to all peoples, encouraging believers to engage in evangelism.<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_does_it_mean_to_always_rejoice.htm">Who were the sons of Abraham?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_sam_16_and_1_chr_2_differ.htm">How do we explain inconsistencies between 1 Samuel 16's account of Jesse's sons and the genealogies in other biblical passages, such as 1 Chronicles 2:13-15?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_study_of_missiology.htm">What defines the study of missiology?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/16-28.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">Ascribe</span><br /><span class="heb">הָב֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3051.htm">Strong's 3051: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, to put, imperatively, come</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽיהוָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O families</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפְּח֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pə·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the nations,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ascribe</span><br /><span class="heb">הָב֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3051.htm">Strong's 3051: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, to put, imperatively, come</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">glory</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּב֥וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(kā·ḇō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and strength.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָעֹֽז׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·‘ōz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:28 Ascribe to Yahweh you relatives (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:29" /></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>