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1 Chronicles 16:31 Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, 'The LORD reigns!'
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Tell all the nations, “The LORD reigns!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let <i>men</i> say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens be joyful, and the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The LORD is King!” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Tell the heavens and the earth to be glad and celebrate! And announce to the nations, "The LORD is King!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let them say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad. Say to the nations, 'The LORD rules as king!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Be glad, earth and sky! Tell the nations that the LORD is king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be glad! Say to the nations, "The LORD reigns!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ?The LORD reigns!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be happy! Let the nations say, 'The LORD reigns!' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice! Let them say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The heavens rejoice, and the earth is glad, "" And they say among nations, YHWH has reigned!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Also, established is the world, It is not moved! The heavens rejoice, and the earth is glad, And they say among nations: Jehovah hath reigned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The heavens shall rejoice, and the earth shall exult: and they shall say among the nations, Jehovah reigned:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be glad: and let them say among the nations: The Lord hath reigned. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth exult. And let them say among the nations, ‘The Lord has reigned.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let them say among the nations: The LORD is king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The LORD is king!”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The Heavens will rejoice and the Earth will sing, and they will say among the nations: ‘LORD JEHOVAH reigns!’<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations: 'The LORD reigneth.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth exult; and let them say among the nations, The Lord reigns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/16-31.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=4819" 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">30</span>tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">Let the heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: yiś·mə·ḥū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">be glad,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and the earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/1523.htm" title="1523: wə·ṯā·ḡêl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Jus-3fs) -- To rejoice. Or guwl; a primitive root; properly, to spin round, i.e. Usually rejoice, or fear.">rejoice.</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Let them say</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: ḇag·gō·w·yim (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">among the nations,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (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/4427.htm" title="4427: mā·lāḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">reigns!’</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them.…<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/96-11.htm">Psalm 96:11-13</a></span><br />Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. / Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy / before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">Psalm 97:1</a></span><br />The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4-9</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-13.htm">Isaiah 49:13</a></span><br />Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-9.htm">Isaiah 52:9</a></span><br />Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Isaiah 55:12</a></span><br />You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Psalm 67:4</a></span><br />Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah<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/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1</a></span><br />The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-6.htm">Revelation 19:6</a></span><br />And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a></span><br />Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Revelation 12:10</a></span><br />And I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down—he who accuses them day and night before our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">Revelation 19:1</a></span><br />After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-10.htm">Romans 15:10-11</a></span><br />Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.”<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigns.</p><p class="hdg">Let the heavens</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-1.htm">Psalm 19:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-5.htm">Psalm 89:5</a></b></br> And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1-4</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights… </p><p class="hdg">let the earth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">Psalm 97:1</a></b></br> The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad <i>thereof</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4</a></b></br> Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/2-10.htm">Luke 2:10</a></b></br> And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.</p><p class="hdg">The Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Psalm 93:1,2</a></b></br> The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, <i>wherewith</i> he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-10.htm">Psalm 96:10</a></b></br> Say among the heathen <i>that</i> the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1</a></b></br> The LORD reigneth; 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In the ancient Near Eastern context, the heavens were often seen as the domain of divine beings, and their gladness signifies the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. This echoes <a href="/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19:1</a>, where the heavens declare the glory of God, and <a href="/isaiah/44-23.htm">Isaiah 44:23</a>, where the heavens sing for joy. The joy of the heavens is a testament to God's creative power and His ongoing governance over the universe.<p><b>and the earth rejoice</b><br>The earth's rejoicing complements the heavens' gladness, symbolizing the unity of creation in worship. This reflects the biblical understanding that all of creation is involved in God's redemptive plan. In <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Romans 8:19-22</a>, Paul speaks of creation eagerly awaiting liberation from corruption, indicating that the earth's rejoicing is both a present and eschatological reality. The earth's joy is a response to God's righteous rule and His promise of restoration.<p><b>Let them say among the nations</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the proclamation of God's reign beyond Israel to all nations, highlighting the universal scope of God's kingdom. In the historical context, Israel was surrounded by nations with their own deities, yet this call is for a declaration of the true God's sovereignty. This anticipates the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, where Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations, and foreshadows the vision in <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a> of a multitude from every nation worshiping God.<p><b>‘The LORD reigns!’</b><br>The declaration of the LORD's reign is central to the biblical narrative, affirming God's ultimate authority and kingship. This proclamation is a recurring theme in the Psalms, such as <a href="/psalms/93.htm">Psalm 93:1</a> and <a href="/psalms/97.htm">Psalm 97:1</a>, where God's reign is associated with His justice and righteousness. The reign of the LORD is also a messianic expectation, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is described as the King of kings in <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>. This statement is a call to recognize God's rule in the present and anticipate its full realization in the future.<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 bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, which is the context of this chapter.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the Ark was brought, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>Represents God's covenant and presence with Israel, central to the worship and celebration in this chapter.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a></b><br>Refers to all peoples outside of Israel, highlighting the universal call to recognize God's sovereignty.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_heavens_and_the_earth.htm">The Heavens and the Earth</a></b><br>Symbolic of all creation, called to rejoice in God's reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize and celebrate God's ultimate authority over all creation. This acknowledgment should lead to worship and trust in His perfect plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_call_to_worship.htm">Universal Call to Worship</a></b><br>Understand that God's reign is not limited to Israel but extends to all nations. This calls for a global perspective in our worship and mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_creation.htm">Joy in Creation</a></b><br>Reflect on how creation itself rejoices in God's rule, and consider how we can join in this celebration through our lives and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/proclamation_of_god's_reign.htm">Proclamation of God's Reign</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to declare God's sovereignty in our communities and beyond, living as witnesses to His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_reign.htm">Hope in God's Reign</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty, find hope and assurance in the truth that God reigns supreme, and His purposes will prevail.<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_defines_a_godly_man.htm">What defines a godly man?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_old_covenant_still_valid.htm">Is the Old Covenant still in effect? (Jeremiah 31:31-34 vs. Luke 16:17)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/creation_duration_(gen_1_31_vs_2_4).htm">How long did creation take? (Genesis 1:31 vs. Genesis 2:4)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/16-31.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">Let the heavens</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשָּׁמַ֙יִם֙</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be glad,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂמְח֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·mə·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8056.htm">Strong's 8056: </a> </span><span class="str2">Glad, joyful, merry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the earth</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֔רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rejoice;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתָגֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯā·ḡêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1523.htm">Strong's 1523: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spin round, rejoice, fear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let them say</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיֹאמְר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among the nations,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַגּוֹיִ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḇag·gō·w·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">reigns!’</span><br /><span class="heb">מָלָֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mā·lāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">1 Chronicles 16:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">1 Chronicles 16:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">1 Chronicles 16:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">1 Chronicles 16:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">1 Chronicles 16:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">1 Chronicles 16:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">1 Chronicles 16:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">1 Chronicles 16:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">1 Chronicles 16:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">1 Chronicles 16:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:31 Let the heavens be glad and let (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:32" /></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>