1 Chronicles 16:25
1 Chronicles 16:25 in Multiple Translations
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He also is to be feared above all gods.
For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised; and he is more to be feared than all other gods.
For the Lord is great, and deserves the best praise! He is to be respected with awe above all gods.
For the Lord is great and much to be praised, and hee is to bee feared aboue all gods.
For great [is] Jehovah, and praised greatly, And fearful He [is] above all gods.
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised. He also is to be feared above all gods.
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
For the Lord is great and exceedingly to be praised: and he is to be feared above all gods.
Yahweh is great, and he deserves to be praised very much. He should be revered more than all the gods,
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 16:25
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1 Chronicles 16:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
כִּי֩
גָד֨וֹל
יְהוָ֤ה
וּ/מְהֻלָּל֙
מְאֹ֔ד
וְ/נוֹרָ֥א
ה֖וּא
עַל
כָּל
אֱלֹהִֽים
כִּי֩
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
גָד֨וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
יְהוָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וּ/מְהֻלָּל֙
hâlal
H1984
to shine
Conj | V-Pual-Inf-c
מְאֹ֔ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
וְ/נוֹרָ֥א
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
Conj | V-Niphal
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 16:25
כִּי֩
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
גָד֨וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
יְהוָ֤ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
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.
וּ/מְהֻלָּל֙
hâlal
H1984
"to shine"
Conj | V-Pual-Inf-c
To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.
Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.
מְאֹ֔ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
וְ/נוֹרָ֥א
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
Conj | V-Niphal
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
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.
אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 16:25
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Context — Sing to the LORD, All the Earth
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.
26For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. 27Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 89:7 | In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. |
| 2 | Psalms 76:7 | You alone are to be feared. When You are angry, who can stand before You? |
| 3 | Psalms 66:3–5 | Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You. All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 10:6–10 | 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. But they are altogether senseless and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood! Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz— the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers. But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. |
| 5 | Revelation 15:3–4 | 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.” |
| 6 | Psalms 144:3–6 | O LORD, what is man, that You regard him, the son of man that You think of him? Man is like a breath; his days are like a passing shadow. Part Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; touch the mountains, that they may smoke. Flash forth Your lightning and scatter them; shoot Your arrows and rout them. |
| 7 | Exodus 15:11 | Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? |
| 8 | Isaiah 40:12–17 | Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or marked off the heavens with the span of his hand? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on a scale and the hills with a balance? Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding? Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are considered a speck of dust on the scales; He lifts up the islands like fine dust. Lebanon is not sufficient for fuel, nor its animals enough for a burnt offering. All the nations are as nothing before Him; He regards them as nothingness and emptiness. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 5:22 | Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it. |
1 Chronicles 16:25 Summary
[This verse tells us that God is great and deserves our praise. It means that God is the most powerful and wise being in the universe, and we should respect and worship Him above all else. We can praise God by singing to Him, telling others about His goodness, and living a life that honors Him, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:23-24. By recognizing God's greatness, we can put our trust in Him and live a life that brings Him glory, as seen in Romans 11:36.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is to be feared above all gods?
This means that God is the one true God, and all other gods are false idols, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:26, which states that all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens, and in Exodus 20:3, which commands us to have no other gods before Him.
How can we greatly praise God?
We can greatly praise God by declaring His glory among the nations, as stated in 1 Chronicles 16:24, and by singing to Him and proclaiming His salvation day after day, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:23, and also by living a life that honors Him, as seen in Colossians 3:17.
What does it mean that God is great?
God's greatness refers to His power, wisdom, and majesty, as seen in Psalm 104:1, which says that God is clothed with honor and majesty, and in Job 37:23, which states that God is great in power and wisdom.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us to prioritize our worship and praise of God above all else, and to recognize His greatness and power in our daily lives, as seen in Psalm 95:6-7, which calls us to come before Him with thanksgiving and praise.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can declare God's glory among the nations in my daily life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and fear for God in my heart?
- What are some things that I prioritize above God in my life, and how can I adjust my priorities to reflect His greatness?
- How can I use my words and actions to proclaim God's salvation to those around me?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:25
[See comments on Psalms 95:3]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:25
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 16:25
(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 16:25
25. to be feared above all gods] i.e. to be feared as being above all “that are called gods,” these being “things of nought” (1 Chronicles 16:26, R.V. mg.). The real existence of false gods is not assumed.
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