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He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and he is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For great <i>is</i> the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also <i>is</i> to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For the LORD <i>is</i> great and greatly to be praised; He <i>is</i> also to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He also is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He also is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He also is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised; And He is more fearsome than all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is also to be feared [with awe-filled reverence] above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD is great and highly praised; he is feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD is great and highly praised; He is feared above all gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He also is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD is great and deserves our greatest praise! He is the only God worthy of our worship. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and highly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"The LORD is great! He should be highly praised. He should be feared more than all [other] gods<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is great and is to be highly praised; he is to be honored more than all the gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because the LORD is great, and he is praised greatly! He is feared above every god.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise, he is more awesome than all gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised. He also is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised. He also is to be feared above all gods. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For great [is] YHWH, and greatly praised, "" And He [is] fearful above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For great is Jehovah, and praised greatly, And fearful He is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For great is Jehovah, and greatly praised: and he to be feared above all gods.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the Lord is great and exceedingly to be praised: and he is to be feared above all gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the Lord is great and exceedingly praiseworthy. And he is terrible, above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD and highly to be praised; to be feared above all gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above all gods.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and he is to be revered above all kings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because LORD JEHOVAH is great and greatly praised, and he is revered above all Kings.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and highly to be praised; He also is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the Lord <i>is</i> great, and greatly to be praised: he <i>is</i> to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/16-25.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=4773" 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">24</span>Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">great</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.">is the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">and greatly</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: ū·mə·hul·lāl (Conj-w:: V-Pual-Prtcpl-ms) -- To shine.">to be praised;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He is to be feared</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: wə·nō·w·rā (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">above</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">gods.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.…<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/96-4.htm">Psalm 96:4</a></span><br />For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3</a></span><br />Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.<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/86-10.htm">Psalm 86:10</a></span><br />For You are great and perform wonders; You alone are God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-3.htm">Psalm 95:3</a></span><br />For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/48-1.htm">Psalm 48:1</a></span><br />A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-6.htm">Jeremiah 10:6-7</a></span><br />There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. / Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-5.htm">Psalm 135:5</a></span><br />For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a></span><br />You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3-4</a></span><br />and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! / Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-6.htm">Psalm 89:6-7</a></span><br />For who in the skies can compare with the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD? / In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a></span><br />Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Psalm 66:3</a></span><br />Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.</p><p class="hdg">great</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7</a></b></br> God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all <i>them that are</i> about him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/114-3.htm">Psalm 114:3-6</a></b></br> The sea saw <i>it</i>, and fled: Jordan was driven back… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-12.htm">Isaiah 40:12-17</a></b></br> Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? … </p><p class="hdg">he also</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who <i>is</i> like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful <i>in</i> praises, doing wonders?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Psalm 66:3-5</a></b></br> Say unto God, How terrible <i>art thou in</i> thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/76-7.htm">Psalm 76:7</a></b></br> Thou, <i>even</i> thou, <i>art</i> to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">Awe</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-2.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-41.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/judges/7-3.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-12.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-4.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">Held</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-2.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-23.htm">Terrible</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-3.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/25-2.htm">Awe</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-5.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-26.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-8.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-5.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-5.htm">Held</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-25.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-36.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-5.htm">Terrible</a> <a href="/esther/7-4.htm">Worthy</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>For great is the LORD</b><br>The greatness of the LORD is a central theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing His supreme power, majesty, and authority. In the context of <a href="/1_chronicles/16.htm">1 Chronicles 16</a>, this declaration is part of a song of thanksgiving by King David as the Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem. The greatness of God is a reminder of His sovereignty over creation, as seen in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a>, where He is the Creator of the heavens and the earth. This phrase also echoes the sentiments found in <a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3</a>, which speaks of the LORD's greatness as unsearchable, highlighting the infinite nature of His attributes.<p><b>and greatly to be praised;</b><br>The call to praise God greatly underscores the appropriate response to His greatness. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, praise was not only a personal expression but a communal activity, often involving music, singing, and dancing, as seen in the celebration led by David. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative where praise is a central aspect of worship, such as in <a href="/psalms/150.htm">Psalm 150</a>, which lists various instruments used to praise God. The act of praising God is also a recognition of His deeds and character, as seen in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt and the establishment of the covenant.<p><b>He is to be feared above all gods.</b><br>The fear of the LORD is a recurring biblical theme, signifying reverence, awe, and respect for God's holiness and justice. In the historical context of ancient Israel, surrounded by polytheistic cultures, this statement affirms the monotheistic belief in the one true God. The phrase "above all gods" acknowledges the existence of other deities worshiped by neighboring nations but asserts the superiority of the LORD. This is consistent with the first commandment in <a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a>, which instructs the Israelites to have no other gods before Him. The fear of the LORD is also the beginning of wisdom, as stated in <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>, guiding believers to live in accordance with His will.<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/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>A 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 for the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph_and_his_brothers.htm">Asaph and his brothers</a></b><br>Levites appointed by David to minister before the Ark and lead in worship and thanksgiving.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The one true God of Israel, who is exalted in this passage as being above all other gods.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_greatness_of_god.htm">The Greatness of God</a></b><br>Recognize and meditate on the greatness of God in your daily life. His attributes and works are beyond comparison.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response.htm">Worship as a Response</a></b><br>Our response to God's greatness should be heartfelt worship and praise. Consider how you can incorporate more genuine worship into your routine.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>Cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord, which involves reverence, awe, and obedience. Reflect on how this fear influences your decisions and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_above_all.htm">God Above All</a></b><br>Acknowledge that God is above all other 'gods' or idols in your life. Identify and remove anything that competes for your devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_worship.htm">Community Worship</a></b><br>Engage in corporate worship with fellow believers, as David and the Israelites did. Find ways to encourage and participate in communal expressions of faith.<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_believer.htm">What does the Bible say about worshiping pastors?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_do_to_money_changers.htm">What is the meaning of 'God of Wonders'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_pastor_worship.htm">What does the Bible say about worshiping pastors?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_deserves_all_the_glory.htm">Who deserves all the glory?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/16-25.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי֩</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">great</span><br /><span class="heb">גָד֨וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(ḡā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֤ה</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">and greatly</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to be praised;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְהֻלָּל֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·hul·lāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He is to be feared</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֖וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">above</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gods.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">1 Chronicles 16:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:25 For great is Yahweh and greatly (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 16:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 16:26" /></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>