1 Chronicles 16:22
1 Chronicles 16:22 in Multiple Translations
‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’
Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
Saying, Touch not mine anointed ones, And do my prophets no harm.
Saying, Put not your hand on those who have been marked with my holy oil, and do my prophets no wrong.
“Don't touch my chosen people; don't harm my prophets!”
Touch not mine anoynted, and doe my Prophets no harme.
Come not against Mine anointed ones, And against My prophets do not evil.
“Don’t touch my anointed ones! Do my prophets no harm!”
Saying , Touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
Touch not my anointed: and do no evil to my prophets.
“Do not harm the people whom I have chosen! Do not harm my prophets!”
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 16:22
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1 Chronicles 16:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַֽל
תִּגְּעוּ֙
בִּ/מְשִׁיחָ֔/י
וּ/בִ/נְבִיאַ֖/י
אַל
תָּרֵֽעוּ
אַֽל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תִּגְּעוּ֙
nâgaʻ
H5060
to touch
V-Qal-Juss-2mp
בִּ/מְשִׁיחָ֔/י
mâshîyach
H4899
anointed
Prep | Adj | Suff
וּ/בִ/נְבִיאַ֖/י
nâbîyʼ
H5030
prophet
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תָּרֵֽעוּ
râʻaʻ
H7489
be evil
V-Hiphil-Juss-2mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 16:22
אַֽל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תִּגְּעוּ֙
nâgaʻ
H5060
"to touch"
V-Qal-Juss-2mp
This Hebrew word means to touch or reach something, and can also mean to strike or defeat someone. It is used in Exodus to describe God's power and in Psalms to describe human emotions. The word has various translations, including beat, bring, and plague.
Definition: 1) to touch, reach, strike 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to touch 1a2) to strike 1a3) to reach, extend to 1a4) to be stricken 1a4a) stricken (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be stricken, be defeated 1c) (Piel) to strike 1d) (Pual) to be stricken (by disease) 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to touch, reach, approach, arrive 1e1) to cause to touch, apply 1e2) to reach, extend, attain, arrive, come 1e3) to approach (of time) 1e4) to befall (of fate)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: beat, ([idiom] be able to) bring (down), cast, come (nigh), draw near (nigh), get up, happen, join, near, plague, reach (up), smite, strike, touch. See also: Genesis 3:3; 2 Chronicles 3:12; Psalms 32:6.
בִּ/מְשִׁיחָ֔/י
mâshîyach
H4899
"anointed"
Prep | Adj | Suff
Messiah means anointed one, referring to a king, priest, or the Messiah in the Bible. It describes someone set apart for a special purpose. The term is used in the Old Testament to describe kings and priests, and in the New Testament to describe Jesus.
Definition: 1) anointed, anointed one 1a) of the Messiah, Messianic prince 1b) of the king of Israel 1c) of the high priest of Israel 1d) of Cyrus 1e) of the patriarchs as anointed kings
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: anointed, Messiah. See also: Leviticus 4:3; 2 Samuel 22:51; Psalms 2:2.
וּ/בִ/נְבִיאַ֖/י
nâbîyʼ
H5030
"prophet"
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.
Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)
Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תָּרֵֽעוּ
râʻaʻ
H7489
"be evil"
V-Hiphil-Juss-2mp
This word means to shatter or break something into pieces, making it useless or bad. It can also mean to afflict or displease someone.
Definition: 1) to be bad, be evil 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to be displeasing 1a2) to be sad 1a3) to be injurious, be evil 1a4) to be wicked, be evil (ethically) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to do an injury or hurt 1b2) to do evil or wickedly 1b3) mischief (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 99 OT verses. KJV: afflict, associate selves (by mistake for H7462 (רָעָה)), break (down, in pieces), [phrase] displease, (be, bring, do) evil (doer, entreat, man), show self friendly (by mistake for H7462 (רָעָה)), do harm, (do) hurt, (behave self, deal) ill, [idiom] indeed, do mischief, punish, still, vex, (do) wicked (doer, -ly), be (deal, do) worse. See also: Genesis 19:7; Psalms 27:2; Psalms 2:9.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 16:22
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- 1 Chronicles 16:22 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:22
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:22
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 16:22
Context — David’s Psalms of Thanksgiving
20they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
21He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf:
22‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’
23Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. 24Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 20:7 | Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet; he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not restore her, be aware that you will surely die—you and all who belong to you.” |
| 2 | Psalms 105:15 | “Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!” |
| 3 | Genesis 49:8–10 | Judah, your brothers shall praise you. Your hand shall be on the necks of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down to you. Judah is a young lion— my son, you return from the prey. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. |
| 4 | 1 John 2:27 | And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught. |
| 5 | Genesis 48:19–20 | But his father refused. “I know, my son, I know!” he said. “He too shall become a people, and he too shall be great; nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.” So that day Jacob blessed them and said: “By you shall Israel pronounce this blessing: ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.’” So he put Ephraim before Manasseh. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 19:16 | You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. |
| 7 | Genesis 27:39–40 | His father Isaac answered him: “Behold, your dwelling place shall be away from the richness of the land, away from the dew of heaven above. You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.” |
1 Chronicles 16:22 Summary
This verse reminds us that God's people, especially those in spiritual leadership, are under His special protection and care. God commands us not to harm or touch them, because they are doing His work, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:22. This means we should treat others with respect and kindness, especially those who are serving God, and trust in His sovereignty over our lives (Psalm 105:15). By doing so, we can show our love and care for God's people and support them in their ministry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be one of God's anointed ones?
In the Bible, God's anointed ones refer to those He has chosen and set apart for a specific purpose, such as kings, prophets, and priests, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:13 and Psalm 105:15. They are under God's special protection and care.
Why does God command not to touch or harm His anointed ones?
God commands this because His anointed ones are under His divine protection and are doing His work, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:22. Harming them would be like harming God Himself, as stated in Acts 9:4-5.
Are all believers considered God's anointed ones?
While all believers are loved and valued by God, not all are specifically anointed for a particular ministry or role, as seen in 1 John 2:20 and 2 Corinthians 1:21-22. However, all believers are called to be a holy priesthood, as stated in 1 Peter 2:9-10.
How does this verse relate to our treatment of others, especially those in positions of spiritual leadership?
This verse reminds us to treat others with respect and care, especially those in spiritual leadership, as they are doing God's work, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 and Hebrews 13:7, 17.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you to be under God's protection and care, and how can you trust in His sovereignty over your life?
- How can you show respect and care for those in spiritual leadership, and what does this verse teach you about their role in your life?
- In what ways can you be a support and encouragement to those who are doing God's work, and how can you pray for them?
- What does this verse reveal about God's heart for His people, and how can you apply this to your relationships with others?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:22
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 16:7]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:22
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 16:22
(22) Saying.—Omitted in the Hebrew, as in Psalms 2:6, and perhaps at the end of 1 Chronicles 16:7, supra.Mine anointed (ones).—Plural of Messiah. Abraham and Sarah were to be progenitors of kings (Genesis 17:16). (Comp. Genesis 23:6.) My prophets.—Literally, do no harm against my prophets—a construction unparalleled elsewhere. Psalms 105 has the usual expression, “to my prophets.” (See Genesis 12, 20, 26 for the passages of patriarchal history to which allusion is here made.) We have now reached the first “seam” in this composite ode. Psalms 105 naturally continues its historic proof of Jehovah’s faithfulness, by reference to the sojourn in Egypt, the Exodus, the wanderings, and the occupation of Canaan. Here, however, this train of thought is abruptly broken off, and a fresh start made in 1 Chronicles 16:23 with Psalms 96. The author, or authors, who compiled this hymn of praise “strung together familiar psalms as a sort of mosaic, to give approximate expression to the festive strains and feelings of the day (Delitzsch).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:22
Verse 22. Touch not mine anointed] By this title the patriarchs are generally understood: they had a regal and sacerdotal power in the order of God. In the behalf of the patriarchs God had often especially interfered: in behalf of Abraham, Genesis 12:17; Genesis 20:3; and of Jacob, Genesis 31:24; Genesis 34:26; Genesis 35:5. But the title may be applied to all the Jewish people, who were the anointed, as they were the elect and peculiar people of God. See on Hebrews 11:26.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:22
22. mine anointed] R.V. mine anointed ones; LXX. τῶνχριστῶνμου. my prophets] Genesis 20:7.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 16:22
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Jacob - Gods Unchanging Grace - Genesis 25 - Sermon 5 of 5 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being willing to be overcome and conquered by God in order to receive His grace. He refers to a hymn by George Matheson th |
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The Name 'Christian'. by Elijah Goodwin | Elijah Goodwin preaches about the significance of the name 'Christian' as the family name of the religious association, derived from 'Christ' meaning 'anointed.' He emphasizes that |
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Touch Not Mine Anointed, and Do My Prophets No Harm by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the grave consequences of speaking against God's servants, likening it to playing with dangerous forces. He warns that slander and gossip can lead to person |
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How to Deal With Vandals by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches on how to deal with vandals, drawing parallels between the church under attack in Revelation and a modern-day church facing hostility. He discusses the story of |
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(Genesis) Genesis 49:8-10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the prophecy of Balaam in Numbers 24:17, which refers to a star. The preacher connects this prophecy to the coming of Christ, who is describ |
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The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unity of the Bible, stating that it is one book despite being composed of many individual books. The sermon explores the theme of death |
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The Woman, the Dragon & the Male Child - Christmas Eve 2017 by Michael Flowers | In this sermon, the preacher explores the unseen story behind the rebellion against God and the cosmic realities surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The book of Revelation is hi |