1 Chronicles 16:25

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.

American Standard Version (1901)

For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He also is to be feared above all gods.

Bible in Basic English

For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised; and he is more to be feared than all other gods.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For the Lord is great and exceedingly to be praised: and he is to be feared above all gods.

Free Bible Version

For the Lord is great, and deserves the best praise! He is to be respected with awe above all gods.

Geneva Bible 1599

For the Lord is great and much to be praised, and hee is to bee feared aboue all gods.

King James (Authorized) Version

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.

Translation for Translators

Yahweh is great, and he deserves to be praised very much. He should be revered more than all the gods,

Unlocked Literal Bible

For Yahweh is great and is to be praised greatly, and he is to be feared above all other gods.

Noah Webster Bible

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.

World English Bible

For great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised. He also is to be feared above all gods.

Young's Literal Translation

For great [is] Jehovah, and praised greatly, And fearful He [is] above all gods.

Context

Sing to the LORD, All the Earth

²⁴Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds 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.

Summary

This verse highlights the greatness and majesty of God, emphasizing His power and glory. It acknowledges that God's works are marvelous and beyond human comprehension, deserving of praise and honor. The verse encourages believers to reflect on the wonders of God's creation and to worship Him with reverence and awe. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the privilege of being in relationship with such a magnificent and awe-inspiring Creator.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 16:25

Sing to the LORD, All the Earth

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Berean Standard Bible

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.

American Standard Version (1901)

For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He also is to be feared above all gods.

Bible in Basic English

For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised; and he is more to be feared than all other gods.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For the Lord is great and exceedingly to be praised: and he is to be feared above all gods.

Free Bible Version

For the Lord is great, and deserves the best praise! He is to be respected with awe above all gods.

Geneva Bible 1599

For the Lord is great and much to be praised, and hee is to bee feared aboue all gods.

King James (Authorized) Version

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.

Translation for Translators

Yahweh is great, and he deserves to be praised very much. He should be revered more than all the gods,

Unlocked Literal Bible

For Yahweh is great and is to be praised greatly, and he is to be feared above all other gods.

Noah Webster Bible

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.

World English Bible

For great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised. He also is to be feared above all gods.

Young's Literal Translation

For great [is] Jehovah, and praised greatly, And fearful He [is] above all gods.