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the word <i>which</i> he commanded to a thousand generations;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded, for a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded for a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Be mindful of His covenant forever, The promise which He commanded <i>and</i> established to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remember his covenant forever — the promise he ordained for a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Remember His covenant forever— the promise He ordained for a thousand generations, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Remember his covenant for ever, The word which he commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We must never forget his agreement and his promises, not in thousands of years. * <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Remember his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Remember his promise forever, the word that he commanded for a thousand generations, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Never forget God's covenant, which he made to last forever, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Remember his covenant forever, his promise that he made to the thousandth generation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Remember continually his covenantal decree, the promise he made to a thousand generations--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Remember his covenant forever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;<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 />Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Remember his covenant forever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Remember His covenant for all time, "" The word He commanded—To one thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Remember ye to the age His covenant, The word He commanded -- To a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Remember ye forever his covenant; the word be commanded to a thousand generations;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Remember for ever his covenant: the word, which he commanded to a thousand generations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Remember forever his covenant, the word that he instructed unto a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He remembers forever his covenant the pact imposed for a thousand generations— <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Remember his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Be mindful of his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Remember his covenant for eternity, the word that he commanded to a thousand generations<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Remember His covenant for ever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let us remember his covenant for ever, his word which he commanded to a thousand generations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/16-15.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=4716" 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">14</span>He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: ziḵ·rū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">Remember</a> <a href="/hebrew/1285.htm" title="1285: bə·rî·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact.">His covenant</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">forever,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">He ordained</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: lə·’e·lep̄ (Prep-l:: Number-msc) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">for a thousand</a> <a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: dō·wr (N-ms) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">generations—</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac.…<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/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8-10</a></span><br />He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— / the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7</a></span><br />I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a></span><br />Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-24.htm">Exodus 2:24</a></span><br />So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-5.htm">Psalm 111:5</a></span><br />He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-72.htm">Luke 1:72-73</a></span><br />to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, / the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Hebrews 6:13-18</a></span><br />When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” / And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-15.htm">Genesis 9:15-16</a></span><br />I will remember My covenant between Me and you and every living creature of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. / And whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of every kind that is on the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-34.htm">Psalm 89:34</a></span><br />I will not violate My covenant or alter the utterance of My lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Isaiah 46:9-10</a></span><br />Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. / I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-20.htm">Jeremiah 33:20-21</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time, / then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant and with My ministers the Levites who are priests, so that David will not have a son to reign on his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-29.htm">Romans 11:29</a></span><br />For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Galatians 3:16-17</a></span><br />The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. / What I mean is this: The law that came 430 years later does not revoke the covenant previously established by God, so as to nullify the promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-5.htm">Exodus 6:5</a></span><br />Furthermore, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered My covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/26-42.htm">Leviticus 26:42</a></span><br />then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Be you mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;</p><p class="hdg">ye mindful</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-10.htm">Psalm 25:10</a></b></br> All the paths of the LORD <i>are</i> mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-17.htm">Psalm 44:17</a></b></br> All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8</a></b></br> He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word <i>which</i> he commanded to a thousand generations.</p><p class="hdg">a thousand</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a></b></br> Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he <i>is</i> God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/15-2.htm">Age</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">Always</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-16.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-6.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-34.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-27.htm">Mindful</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-9.htm">Remembers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-15.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">Age</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-16.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-16.htm">Always</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-40.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-16.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">Generations</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-21.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-2.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-42.htm">Mindful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-42.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/psalms/6-5.htm">Remembers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-4.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-3.htm">Word</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'; 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In the biblical context, a covenant is a solemn agreement between God and His people, often involving promises and obligations. This particular covenant refers to the one God made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, promising them land, descendants, and blessings (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3, 15</a>:18-21). The idea of remembering is not just intellectual recall but involves active participation and obedience to the covenant terms. This phrase underscores the perpetual nature of God's promises, which are not limited by time or human failure.<p><b>the word He ordained</b><br>The "word" here signifies God's authoritative declaration or command. In biblical terms, God's word is powerful and creative, as seen in the creation narrative (Genesis 1). The use of "ordained" suggests that God's covenant is established with divine authority and purpose. This reflects the unchangeable nature of God's promises, as His word is binding and trustworthy. The covenant is not a human invention but a divine institution, highlighting God's initiative in establishing a relationship with His people.<p><b>for a thousand generations—</b><br>The phrase "a thousand generations" is a hyperbolic expression indicating an indefinite, eternal duration. It reflects the everlasting nature of God's covenant, suggesting that His promises extend far beyond the immediate recipients to countless future generations. This is consistent with other biblical passages that emphasize the enduring nature of God's faithfulness (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a>, <a href="/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8</a>). The use of "a thousand generations" also points to the inclusivity of God's covenant, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who extends the blessings of Abraham to all nations (<a href="/galatians/3-14.htm">Galatians 3:14, 29</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, to whom the covenant was given, and who are the recipients of God's promises and blessings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>The sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence and covenant with Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the Ark was brought, symbolizing the central place of worship and the heart of Israel's spiritual life.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/covenant.htm">Covenant</a></b><br>The solemn agreement between God and His people, promising blessings and requiring faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>God's covenant is a testament to His unwavering faithfulness. He keeps His promises across generations, demonstrating His reliability and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembrance.htm">The Importance of Remembrance</a></b><br>Believers are called to remember God's covenant and His works. This remembrance strengthens faith and encourages obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_impact.htm">Generational Impact</a></b><br>The covenant is for "a thousand generations," highlighting the long-term impact of God's promises and the responsibility to pass down faith to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>Understanding our relationship with God as a covenant relationship calls for commitment, trust, and obedience, mirroring God's faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_thanksgiving.htm">Worship and Thanksgiving</a></b><br>Like David, believers are encouraged to respond to God's faithfulness with worship and thanksgiving, recognizing His ongoing work in their lives.<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_is_household_salvation_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about household salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'sin'_mean.htm">Is God always faithful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'branch_of_the_lord'_mean.htm">What does 'fathers ate sour grapes' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_genesis_13_14-17_reconciled.htm">In Genesis 13:14–17, God promises Abram that his descendants will inherit the land “forever”; how can this be reconciled with later biblical or historical events suggesting otherwise?</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>(15) <span class= "bld">Be ye mindful.</span>--<a href="/psalms/105-8.htm" title="He has remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.">Psalm 105:8</a>, third strophe, begins, "He hath remembered," that is, "He will certainly remember" His ancient covenant; and the exile and oppression of His people can only be transitory (Comp. <a href="/psalms/111-5.htm" title="He has given meat to them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.">Psalm 111:5</a>.) The expression is modified here, to suit different circumstances, and perhaps in view of <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm" title="Remember his marvelous works that he has done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;">1Chronicles 16:12</a>.<p><span class= "bld">The word which he commanded to . . .</span> Rather, <span class= "ital">the promise which he established for . . .</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/16-15.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">Remember</span><br /><span class="heb">זִכְר֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ziḵ·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His covenant</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרִית֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rî·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covenant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעוֹלָם֙</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the word</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּבָ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(dā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He ordained</span><br /><span class="heb">צִוָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for a thousand</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאֶ֥לֶף</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’e·lep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Number - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">generations—</span><br /><span class="heb">דּֽוֹר׃</span> <span class="translit">(dō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> </span><span class="str2">A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">1 Chronicles 16:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/16-15.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:15 Remember his covenant forever the word which (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:16" /></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>