1 Chronicles 16:30
1 Chronicles 16:30 in Multiple Translations
tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.
Tremble before him, all the earth: The world also is established that it cannot be moved.
Be in fear before him, all the earth: the world is ordered so that it may not be moved.
Let everyone on earth tremble in his presence. The world is held together firmly—it cannot be broken apart.
Tremble ye before him, al the earth: surely the world shalbe stable and not moue.
Be pained before Him, all the earth:
Tremble before him, all the earth. The world also is established that it can’t be moved.
Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.
Let all the earth be moved at his presence: for he hath founded the world immoveable.
Everyone on the earth should tremble in front of Yahweh. He put the earth firmly in its place; and nothing ever will be able to move/shake it.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 16:30
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1 Chronicles 16:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חִ֤ילוּ
מִ/לְּ/פָנָי/ו֙
כָּל
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
אַף
תִּכּ֥וֹן
תֵּבֵ֖ל
בַּל
תִּמּֽוֹט
חִ֤ילוּ
chûwl
H2342
to twist
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
מִ/לְּ/פָנָי/ו֙
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | Prep | N-cp | Suff
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
אַף
ʼaph
H637
also
DirObjM
תִּכּ֥וֹן
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
תֵּבֵ֖ל
têbêl
H8398
world
N-fs
בַּל
bal
H1077
not
Part
תִּמּֽוֹט
môwṭ
H4131
to shake
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 16:30
חִ֤ילוּ
chûwl
H2342
"to twist"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to twist or whirl, and can describe dancing, pain, or fear. It is used to convey strong emotions or physical struggles, such as childbirth or great fear.
Definition: : tremble/fear 1) to twist, whirl, dance, writhe, fear, tremble, travail, be in anguish, be pained 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to dance 1a2) to twist, writhe 1a3) to whirl, whirl about 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to dance 1b2) to writhe (in travail with), bear, bring forth 1b3) to wait anxiously 1c) (Pulal) 1c1) to be made to writhe, be made to bear 1c2) to be brought forth 1d) (Hophal) to be born 1e) (Hithpolel) 1e1) whirling (participle) 1e2) writhing, suffering torture (participle) 1e3) to wait longingly 1f) (Hithpalpel) to be distressed
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: bear, (make to) bring forth, (make to) calve, dance, drive away, fall grievously (with pain), fear, form, great, grieve, (be) grievous, hope, look, make, be in pain, be much (sore) pained, rest, shake, shapen, (be) sorrow(-ful), stay, tarry, travail (with pain), tremble, trust, wait carefully (patiently), be wounded. See also: Genesis 8:10; Proverbs 8:24; Psalms 10:5.
מִ/לְּ/פָנָי/ו֙
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
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.
אַף
ʼaph
H637
"also"
DirObjM
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
תִּכּ֥וֹן
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
תֵּבֵ֖ל
têbêl
H8398
"world"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for world, it refers to the earth and its inhabitants. In the Bible, it's used to describe the world God created, like in Psalm 24, which says the earth belongs to God.
Definition: world
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: habitable part, world. See also: 1 Samuel 2:8; Psalms 97:4; Psalms 9:9.
בַּל
bal
H1077
"not"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means not or nothing, often used to show something is absent or non-existent. It appears in various forms, like lest or neither. The KJV Bible translates it in different ways, including not or none.
Definition: not, hardly, else
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: lest, neither, no, none (that...), not (any), nothing. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:30; Psalms 140:12; Psalms 10:4.
תִּמּֽוֹט
môwṭ
H4131
"to shake"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to shake or waver, like something that's unstable. It appears in books like Psalms and Proverbs, to describe things that are falling apart or unstable. The KJV translates it as 'be carried' or 'fall'.
Definition: 1) to totter, shake, slip 1a) (Qal) to totter, shake, slip 1b) (Niphal) to be shaken, be moved, be overthrown 1c) (Hiphil) to dislodge, let fall, drop 1d) (Hithpael) to be greatly shaken
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in decay, [idiom] exceedingly, fall(-ing down), be (re-) moved, be ready, shake, slide, slip. See also: Leviticus 25:35; Psalms 62:3; Psalms 10:6.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 16:30
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Context — Sing to the LORD, All the Earth
28Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
29Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;
30tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
31Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ 32Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 33:9 | For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. |
| 2 | Psalms 148:5–6 | Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created. He established them forever and ever; He issued a decree that will never pass away. |
| 3 | Hebrews 1:3 | The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. |
| 4 | Revelation 11:15 | Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” |
| 5 | Psalms 93:1 | The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 10:12 | The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 16:23 | Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. |
| 8 | Psalms 96:9 | Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. |
| 9 | Colossians 1:17 | He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. |
| 10 | Isaiah 49:8 | This is what the LORD says: “In the time of favor I will answer You, and in the day of salvation I will help You; I will keep You and appoint You to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land, to apportion its desolate inheritances, |
1 Chronicles 16:30 Summary
This verse is calling us to have a deep respect and reverence for God, who is all-powerful and in control of the world. The earth is stable and secure because of God's power, as seen in Psalm 93:1. We can trust in God's sovereignty and live in awe of His majesty, just like the psalmist in Psalm 96:9. By trembling before God, we can worship Him with the reverence and respect that He deserves, and live our lives in a way that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to tremble before God?
To tremble before God means to have a deep reverence and respect for His power and majesty, as seen in Psalm 96:9, where it says to 'worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness'
Is the earth really firmly established and unable to be moved?
Yes, according to 1 Chronicles 16:30, the world is firmly established and cannot be moved, which speaks to God's sovereignty and control over creation, as also seen in Psalm 93:1, which says 'the LORD reigns, He is robed in majesty'
How can we apply the concept of trembling before God in our daily lives?
We can apply this concept by living in awe of God's power and majesty, and by being mindful of His presence in our lives, as encouraged in Isaiah 6:1-5, where the prophet Isaiah had a profound encounter with God's glory
What is the relationship between trembling before God and worshiping Him?
Trembling before God is a natural response to His majesty and power, and it is closely tied to worshiping Him, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:29, where it says to 'worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God in my daily life?
- How does the fact that the world is firmly established and cannot be moved impact my trust in God's sovereignty?
- In what ways can I practically apply the concept of trembling before God in my relationships and interactions with others?
- What are some things that I can do to remind myself of God's power and majesty on a daily basis?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:30
[See comments on Psalms 95:8]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:30
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 16:30
(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 16:30
30. Fear] R.V. Tremble. the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved] In Psalms 96:10 this clause is preceded by the words. Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth, and followed by the words. He shall judge the people righteously. shall be stable] R.V. is established.
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