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For He is coming to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD; For He is coming to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD; For He is coming to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before Yahweh; For He is coming to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD; For He comes to judge <i>and</i> govern the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the trees of the forest will shout for joy before the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the trees of the forest will shout for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then shall the trees of the wood sing for joy before Jehovah; For he cometh to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then every tree in the forest will sing joyful songs to the LORD. He is coming to judge all people on earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then shall the trees of the wood sing for joy before the LORD, for he cometh to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the trees in the forest will sing with joy in the presence of the LORD when he comes to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The trees in the woods will shout for joy when the LORD comes to rule the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then let the trees in the forest sing out in praise, for the LORD is coming to judge the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then let the trees of the forest shout with joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then shall the trees of the wood sing at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Then trees of the forest sing, "" From the presence of YHWH, "" For He has come to judge the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Then sing do trees of the forest, From the presence of Jehovah, For He hath come to judge the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then shall the trees of the forest shout from the face of Jehovah, for he came to judge the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then shall the trees of the wood give praise before the Lord: because he is come to judge the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the trees of the forest will give praise before the Lord. For he comes to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then let all the trees of the forest exult before the LORD, who comes, who comes to rule the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then shall the trees of the forest sing praises at the presence of the LORD because he comes to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with justice, and reprove the peoples in faithfulness;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Then the trees of the forest shall sing before LORD JEHOVAH, who comes to judge the Earth! He shall judge the world by justice, and he shall rebuke the nations in faithfulness.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then shall the trees of the wood sing for joy, Before the LORD, for He is come to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Then shall the trees of the wood rejoice before the Lord, for he is come to judge the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/16-33.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=4834" 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">32</span>Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/227.htm" title="227: ’āz (Adv) -- At that time. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore.">Then</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: ‘ă·ṣê (N-mpc) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">the trees</a> <a href="/hebrew/3293.htm" title="3293: hay·yā·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- From an unused root probably meaning to thicken with verdure; a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb.">of the forest</a> <a href="/hebrew/7442.htm" title="7442: yə·ran·nə·nū (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp) -- To give a ringing cry. A primitive root; properly, to creak, i.e. To shout.">will sing for joy</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mil·lip̄·nê (Prep-m, Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</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/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ḇā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">He is coming</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: liš·pō·wṭ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To judge, govern. ">to judge</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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.">the earth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">34</span>Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.…<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/96-12.htm">Psalm 96:12-13</a></span><br />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/98-7.htm">Psalm 98:7-9</a></span><br />Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it. / Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy / before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.<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="/romans/8-19.htm">Romans 8:19-22</a></span><br />The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/148-7.htm">Psalm 148:7-13</a></span><br />Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths, / lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word, / mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-23.htm">Isaiah 44:23</a></span><br />Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.<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="/psalms/65-12.htm">Psalm 65:12-13</a></span><br />The pastures of the wilderness overflow; the hills are robed with joy. / The pastures are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are decked with grain. They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-34.htm">Psalm 69:34</a></span><br />Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/93-3.htm">Psalm 93:3-4</a></span><br />The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. / Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-6.htm">Psalm 97:6</a></span><br />The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-31.htm">Psalm 104:31-34</a></span><br />May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works. / He looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smolder. / I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-1.htm">Isaiah 35:1-2</a></span><br />The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10-12</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / 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="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a></span><br />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!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he comes to judge the earth.</p><p class="hdg">the trees</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/96-12.htm">Psalm 96:12,13</a></b></br> Let the field be joyful, and all that <i>is</i> therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/17-22.htm">Ezekiel 17:22-24</a></b></br> Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar, and will set <i>it</i>; I will crop off from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will plant <i>it</i> upon an high mountain and eminent: … </p><p class="hdg">because</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9</a></b></br> Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:8,10</a></b></br> In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_peter/3-14.htm">2 Peter 3:14</a></b></br> Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">Forest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-14.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-27.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-23.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/17-8.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-16.htm">Forest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-10.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-8.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-6.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-42.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-4.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-5.htm">Wood</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 biblical literature, nature often personifies joy and praise to God, as seen in Psalms 96:12 and <a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Isaiah 55:12</a>. The trees singing symbolize the entire creation's response to God's presence and actions. This reflects the belief that all creation is under God's dominion and participates in His glory. The imagery of trees singing can also be seen as a metaphor for the nations or peoples of the earth, as trees often symbolize strength and endurance in scripture.<p><b>before the LORD</b><br>The phrase "before the LORD" indicates the presence of God, emphasizing His sovereignty and the reverence due to Him. In the context of <a href="/1_chronicles/16.htm">1 Chronicles 16</a>, this is part of a song of thanksgiving as the Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem, signifying God's dwelling among His people. The Ark represented God's throne on earth, and the celebration before the LORD highlights the joy and reverence of being in His presence. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical theme of worship and reverence before God, as seen in passages like <a href="/exodus/34-23.htm">Exodus 34:23</a> and <a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Psalm 95:6</a>.<p><b>for He is coming to judge the earth</b><br>This phrase points to the eschatological hope and expectation of God's righteous judgment. The coming of the LORD to judge is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9</a> and <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a>. It reflects the belief in God's ultimate justice and the restoration of order. In a Christian context, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the second coming of Christ, where He will judge the living and the dead, as described in <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a> and <a href="/revelation/20-11.htm">Revelation 20:11-15</a>. The judgment is not only punitive but also restorative, bringing about the fulfillment of God's kingdom on earth.<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 established worship practices, including this song of thanksgiving.<br><br>2. <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 with His people.<br><br>3. <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 God's dwelling among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_forest.htm">The Forest</a></b><br>Represents all of creation, which is called to rejoice in anticipation of God's righteous judgment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the righteous judge of all the earth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/creation's_anticipation.htm">Creation's Anticipation</a></b><br>Creation itself is depicted as rejoicing in anticipation of God's righteous judgment. This reminds us that God's justice is not only for humanity but encompasses all of creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteous_judgment.htm">God's Righteous Judgment</a></b><br>The verse emphasizes the certainty of God's coming judgment, which is a cause for joy for those who are in right standing with Him. It encourages believers to live righteously in anticipation of His return.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_thanksgiving.htm">Worship and Thanksgiving</a></b><br>The context of this verse is a song of thanksgiving. It teaches us the importance of worship and gratitude in our relationship with God, acknowledging His sovereignty and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_justice.htm">Hope in God's Justice</a></b><br>In a world often marked by injustice, this verse offers hope that God will ultimately set things right. Believers are encouraged to trust in His perfect timing and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/engagement_with_creation.htm">Engagement with Creation</a></b><br>The imagery of trees singing for joy invites us to consider our relationship with the natural world and our role in stewarding it as part of God's creation.<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/is_isaiah_23_4's_sea_lament_literal.htm">In Isaiah 23:4, how can the sea itself lament or mourn, and should this be taken literally or figuratively? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_did_king_baasha_die.htm">In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_baasha_attack_judah_after_his_death.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_omit_manasseh's_repentance_in_2_kings.htm">Why does 2 Kings 21 omit any mention of Manasseh's repentance, which appears in 2 Chronicles 33?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/16-33.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">Then</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֥ז</span> <span class="translit">(’āz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> </span><span class="str2">At that time, place, therefore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the trees</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲצֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tree, trees, wood</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the forest</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיָּ֑עַר</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yā·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3293.htm">Strong's 3293: </a> </span><span class="str2">A copse of bushes, a forest, honey in the comb</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will sing for joy</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרַנְּנ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ran·nə·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7442.htm">Strong's 7442: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give a ringing cry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלִּפְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mil·lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</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">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He is coming</span><br /><span class="heb">בָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to judge</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁפּ֥וֹט</span> <span class="translit">(liš·pō·wṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָֽרֶץ׃</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">1 Chronicles 16:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">1 Chronicles 16:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">1 Chronicles 16:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">1 Chronicles 16:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">1 Chronicles 16:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">1 Chronicles 16:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">1 Chronicles 16:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">1 Chronicles 16:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">1 Chronicles 16:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">1 Chronicles 16:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/16-33.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:33 Then the trees of the forest will (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:34" /></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>