1 Chronicles 16:23
1 Chronicles 16:23 in Multiple Translations
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day.
Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.
Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth; Show forth his salvation from day to day.
Make songs to the Lord, all the earth; give the good news of his salvation day by day.
Sing to the Lord, all the earth, sing to the Lord! Each day let everyone know of his salvation!
Sing vnto the Lord all the earth: declare his saluation from day to day.
Sing to Jehovah, all the earth, Proclaim from day unto day His salvation.
Sing to the LORD, all the earth! Display his salvation from day to day.
Sing to the LORD, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation.
Sing ye to the Lord, all the earth: shew forth from day to day his salvation.
You people throughout the world, sing to Yahweh. Every day proclaim to others that he has saved us.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 16:23
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1 Chronicles 16:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שִׁ֤ירוּ
לַֽ/יהוָה֙
כָּל
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
בַּשְּׂר֥וּ
מִ/יּֽוֹם
אֶל
י֖וֹם
יְשׁוּעָתֽ/וֹ
שִׁ֤ירוּ
shîyr
H7891
to sing
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
לַֽ/יהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
בַּשְּׂר֥וּ
bâsar
H1319
to bear tidings
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
מִ/יּֽוֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
י֖וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
N-ms
יְשׁוּעָתֽ/וֹ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 16:23
שִׁ֤ירוּ
shîyr
H7891
"to sing"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to sing, and it is used in the Bible to describe the act of singing, like when the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15. It can also refer to a singer or songstress. The Bible often mentions singing as a way to praise God.
Definition: 1) to sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sing 1a2) singer, songstresses (participle) 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to sing 1b2) singer, songstress (participle) 1c) (Hophal) to be sung
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: behold (by mistake for H7789 (שׁוּר)), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). See also: Exodus 15:1; Nehemiah 12:45; Psalms 7:1.
לַֽ/יהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
בַּשְּׂר֥וּ
bâsar
H1319
"to bear tidings"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
Basar means to bear tidings or announce good news, often used to describe preaching or publishing glad news. It is used in the Bible to describe the spread of salvation or joyful messages.
Definition: 1) to bear news, bear tidings, publish, preach, show forth 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to gladden with good news 1a2) to bear news 1a3) to announce (salvation) as good news, preach 1b) (Hithpael) to receive good news
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: messenger, preach, publish, shew forth, (bear, bring, carry, preach, good, tell good) tidings. See also: 1 Samuel 4:17; 1 Chronicles 16:23; Psalms 40:10.
מִ/יּֽוֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
י֖וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
יְשׁוּעָתֽ/וֹ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
N-fs | Suff
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 16:23
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:23
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:23
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:23
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 16:23
Context — Sing to the LORD, All the Earth
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. 25For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 96:1–13 | Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary. Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity. Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. 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. |
| 2 | Psalms 71:15 | My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure. |
| 3 | Isaiah 51:6–8 | Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth below; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its people will die like gnats. But My salvation will last forever, and My righteousness will never fail. Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults. For the moth will devour them like a garment, and the worm will eat them like wool. But My righteousness will last forever, My salvation through all generations.” |
| 4 | Psalms 40:10 | I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly. |
| 5 | Isaiah 12:5 | Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. |
| 6 | Exodus 15:21 | And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.” |
| 7 | Psalms 30:4 | Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 16:9 | Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. |
1 Chronicles 16:23 Summary
[This verse is calling us to worship and praise the LORD with our whole hearts, using the gift of music and song to express our love and gratitude towards Him. It's a reminder that worship is not just something we do on Sundays, but something we can do every day, in every moment, as seen in Psalm 119:164, where we are told to sing praise to the LORD seven times a day. By proclaiming His salvation day after day, we are reminded of God's faithfulness and our need to share the Gospel with others, as seen in Matthew 28:18-20, where Jesus commands us to go and make disciples of all nations.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'sing to the LORD' in 1 Chronicles 16:23?
Singing to the LORD means to worship and praise Him with music and song, as seen in Psalm 100:1-5, where we are called to make a joyful noise unto the LORD and come before Him with singing.
Why are we told to proclaim His salvation day after day?
We are to proclaim His salvation day after day because it is a reminder of God's faithfulness and our need to share the Gospel with others, as seen in Psalm 96:2-3, where we are told to proclaim His salvation and declare His glory among the nations.
Is this verse only talking about singing in church?
No, this verse is not just talking about singing in church, but rather about giving praise and worship to the LORD in all aspects of our lives, as seen in Colossians 3:16, where we are told to let the word of Christ dwell in us richly, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.
How can I apply this verse to my daily life?
You can apply this verse to your daily life by making worship and praise a part of your daily routine, whether through singing, prayer, or reading Scripture, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:4-9, where we are told to love the LORD our God with all our heart, soul, and might, and to teach His words to our children and talk about them throughout the day.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'sing to the LORD' in my daily life, even if I don't consider myself a good singer?
- How can I balance the command to proclaim His salvation day after day with my own fears and doubts about sharing the Gospel with others?
- What are some things that distract me from worshiping and praising the LORD, and how can I overcome those distractions?
- How can I use my voice and my words to proclaim His salvation to those around me, whether through music, conversation, or other forms of expression?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:23
[See comments on Psalms 95:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:23
Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:23
1 Chronicles 16:23 Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.Ver. 23. Sing unto the Lord.] See Psalms 96:1, &c &c
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:23
(4-42) THE OF A FOR THE ARK. THE ODE SUNG ON THE DAY OF . This entire section is peculiar to the Chronicle. 1 Chronicles 16:43 is almost identical with 2 Samuel 6:19-20. Compared, then, with the older text, this relation of the chronicler’s looks like a parenthesis interpolated from another source into the history, as narrated in 2 Samuel 6:12-20.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:23
23–33 (= Psalms 96:1-13) 23. Sing unto the Lord] In Psalms 96:1-2 this burden is thrice repeated; in Chron. it is once given. Note that 23 b corresponds with 2 b of the Ps.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 16:23
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Jesus Paid It All by Keith Daniel | In this video, the speaker expresses gratitude for the pastor and his family for their support during a tour of meetings in different states. The speaker also thanks various indivi |
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The Gladness of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of experiencing the joy and gladness of the Lord. He encourages the congregation to come down from the balcony, any exit, or |
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Praise and Fear the Lord by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, David delivers a psalm to thank the Lord, emphasizing the importance of worshiping Him in the beauty of holiness. He encourages the people to declare God's glory am |
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God Is Doing a New Thing in His Church by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of staying connected to God and seeking Him with hunger and passion. He warns against allowing apathy and lukewarmness to ent |
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Habitation! by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure of a church service and the different elements that make up the first three hours and the second three hours. The first three ho |
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The Beauty of Holiness by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the urgency of preaching the word of God in a generation that is unaware of the impending judgment of hellfire. He emphasizes the importance |
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For Such a Time by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by setting the historical context of the Babylonian kingdom falling and being replaced by the Medo-Persian Empire, with King Hashiris ruling over |