1 Chronicles 16:13
1 Chronicles 16:13 in Multiple Translations
O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.
O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
O ye seed of Israel his servant, Ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
O you seed of Israel his servant, you children of Jacob, his loved ones.
descendants of Israel, children of Jacob, his chosen people.
O seede of Israel his seruant, O the children of Iaakob his chosen.
O seed of Israel, His servant, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones!
you offspring of Israel his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
O ye seed of Israel his servants, ye children of Jacob his chosen.
We people are the descendants of his servant Jacob; we are the people of Israel whom he has chosen.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 16:13
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1 Chronicles 16:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זֶ֚רַע
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל
עַבְדּ֔/וֹ
בְּנֵ֥י
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
בְּחִירָֽי/ו
זֶ֚רַע
zeraʻ
H2233
seed
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
עַבְדּ֔/וֹ
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms | Suff
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
בְּחִירָֽי/ו
bâchîyr
H972
chosen
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 16:13
זֶ֚רַע
zeraʻ
H2233
"seed"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means seed or offspring, like in Genesis where God promises Abraham many descendants. It can also mean a plant or sowing time, as in Isaiah 55:10. This concept is central to God's plan for humanity.
Definition: : seed/sowing 1) seed, sowing, offspring 1a) a sowing 1b) seed 1c) semen virile 1d) offspring, descendants, posterity, children 1e) of moral quality 1e1) a practitioner of righteousness (fig.) 1f) sowing time (by meton)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. See also: Genesis 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:11; Psalms 18:51.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
עַבְדּ֔/וֹ
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
בְּחִירָֽי/ו
bâchîyr
H972
"chosen"
N-mp | Suff
The word means chosen or select, often referring to someone or something preferred by God. It appears in passages like Isaiah 43:20, where God chooses Israel as his special people.
Definition: chosen, choice one, chosen one, elect (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: choose, chosen one, elect. See also: 2 Samuel 21:6; Psalms 106:23; Psalms 89:4.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 16:13
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Context — David’s Psalms of Thanksgiving
11Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.
12Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,
13O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.
14He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth. 15Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations—Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Peter 2:9 | But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. |
| 2 | Exodus 19:5–6 | Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” |
| 3 | Psalms 135:4 | For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. |
| 4 | Genesis 28:13–14 | And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. |
| 5 | Genesis 17:7 | 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. |
| 6 | Genesis 35:10–12 | And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel. ” So God named him Israel. And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.” |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 7:6 | For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. |
1 Chronicles 16:13 Summary
This verse is calling out to the people of Israel, reminding them that they are special to God and have a unique relationship with Him. As the 'offspring of His servant Israel' and 'sons of Jacob', they are part of a long line of people who have been chosen and loved by God, as seen in Genesis 12:2-3 and Deuteronomy 7:6. This verse is also a reminder that God has a special plan and purpose for His people, and that He is always faithful to His promises, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. By remembering who they are and whose they are, the Israelites can trust in God's goodness and provision for their lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be the 'offspring of His servant Israel'?
This phrase refers to the descendants of Jacob, who was also known as Israel, and emphasizes their special relationship with God as His chosen people, as seen in Genesis 32:28 and Exodus 19:5.
Who are the 'sons of Jacob' in this verse?
The 'sons of Jacob' are the twelve tribes of Israel, who were the physical descendants of Jacob and are also considered the spiritual descendants of Abraham, as mentioned in Genesis 29:32-33 and Romans 9:6-8.
What does it mean to be 'His chosen ones'?
To be 'His chosen ones' means that God has selected and set apart the Israelites for a special purpose and relationship with Him, as stated in Deuteronomy 7:6 and 1 Peter 2:9.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger passage that exhorts the Israelites to seek the Lord, remember His wonders, and honor His covenant, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:11-12 and 1 Chronicles 16:14-15.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be part of God's chosen people, and how should I live out this identity in my daily life?
- How can I, like the Israelites, remember and honor God's covenant and promises in my own life?
- In what ways can I seek the Lord and His strength, as mentioned in the preceding verse, 1 Chronicles 16:11?
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's faithfulness and provision, as seen in His relationship with Israel?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:13
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 16:7]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:13
Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:13
(13) Seed of Israel.—Psalms 105:6 reads, “Abraham.” “Israel” improves the parallelism, and is probably a correction. Syriac and Arabic have “Abraham.” His servant.—LXX., “his servants.” (Comp. “servant of Jehovah” as a title of Israel in Isaiah.)
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:13
13. of Israel] Psalms 105:6, of Abraham.
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