1 Chronicles 16:8
1 Chronicles 16:8 in Multiple Translations
“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.
Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
O give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name; Make known his doings among the peoples.
O give praise to the Lord; give honour to his name, talking of his doings among the peoples.
Give the Lord thanks, worship his wonderful nature, let people know what he's done!
Praise the Lord and call vpon his Name: declare his workes among the people.
Give thanks to Jehovah, call in His name, Make known among the peoples His doings.
Oh give thanks to the LORD. Call on his name. Make what he has done known among the peoples.
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
Praise ye the Lord, and call upon his name: make known his doings among the nations.
Thank God, and pray to him [MTY]. Tell the people of all nations what he has done.
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1 Chronicles 16:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הוֹד֤וּ
לַֽ/יהוָה֙
קִרְא֣וּ
בִ/שְׁמ֔/וֹ
הוֹדִ֥יעוּ
בָ/עַמִּ֖ים
עֲלִילֹתָֽי/ו
הוֹד֤וּ
yâdâh
H3034
to give thanks
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
לַֽ/יהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
קִרְא֣וּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
בִ/שְׁמ֔/וֹ
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-ms | Suff
הוֹדִ֥יעוּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
בָ/עַמִּ֖ים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Prep | N-mp
עֲלִילֹתָֽי/ו
ʻălîylâh
H5949
wantonness
N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 16:8
הוֹד֤וּ
yâdâh
H3034
"to give thanks"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.
Definition: 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)
Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). See also: Genesis 29:35; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 6:6.
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.
קִרְא֣וּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
בִ/שְׁמ֔/וֹ
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
הוֹדִ֥יעוּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
בָ/עַמִּ֖ים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Prep | N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
עֲלִילֹתָֽי/ו
ʻălîylâh
H5949
"wantonness"
N-fp | Suff
This word can mean wantonness or evil deeds, but also a great exploit or achievement. It's used to describe God's mighty acts and human actions, both good and bad, like in Psalm 9.
Definition: 1) wantonness, deed, doing 1a) wantonness 1b) deed 1c) practices, evil deeds
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: act(-ion), deed, doing, invention, occasion, work. See also: Deuteronomy 22:14; Psalms 141:4; Psalms 9:12.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 16:8
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- 1 Chronicles 16:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:8
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:8
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:8
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 16:8
Context — David’s Psalms of Thanksgiving
6and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.
7On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD:
8“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.
9Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. 10Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 105:1–15 | Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, O offspring of His servant Abraham, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones. He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth. He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: “I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.” When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: “Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!” |
| 2 | Isaiah 12:4 | and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 19:19 | And now, O LORD our God, please save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God.” |
| 4 | Psalms 145:5–6 | the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 1:2 | To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours: |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 16:8–22 | “Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones. He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth. Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: ‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’ When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: ‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’ |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 16:34 | Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 8 | Acts 9:14 | And now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.” |
| 9 | Psalms 67:2–4 | that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah |
| 10 | 1 Kings 8:43 | then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name. |
1 Chronicles 16:8 Summary
[This verse is telling us to be thankful to God for all He has done, to pray to Him and ask for His help, and to tell others about His love and power. It's like sharing good news with our friends, and we can do this by being kind, helping others, and talking about God's love. We can also give thanks to God by singing songs of praise, like in Psalms 100:1-5, and by calling upon His name in prayer, like in Romans 10:13. By doing these things, we can make God's name known to all people, and bring joy and happiness to those around us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'give thanks to the LORD' in 1 Chronicles 16:8?
Giving thanks to the LORD means to express gratitude and praise for who He is and what He has done, as seen in Psalms 100:4-5, which tells us to enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.
Why are we instructed to 'call upon His name' in this verse?
Calling upon the LORD's name is an act of worship and surrender, acknowledging His power and authority, as seen in Romans 10:13, which says that whoever calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved.
What does it mean to 'make known His deeds among the nations'?
Making known the LORD's deeds among the nations means to share the good news of His salvation and works with all people, regardless of their background or culture, as seen in Matthew 28:19-20, which commands us to make disciples of all nations.
How can I apply 1 Chronicles 16:8 in my daily life?
You can apply this verse by intentionally giving thanks to the LORD each day, calling upon His name in prayer, and sharing His love and deeds with those around you, as seen in Colossians 3:17, which says that whatever we do, we should do it in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Reflection Questions
- What are some specific ways I can give thanks to the LORD today, and how can I make it a regular part of my daily routine?
- How can I call upon the LORD's name in a way that is sincere and meaningful, and what does it mean to truly surrender to Him?
- What are some of the LORD's deeds that I can share with others, and how can I effectively communicate His love and salvation to those around me?
- In what ways can I be a witness for the LORD among the nations, and what role can I play in making His name known to all people?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:8
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 16:7]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:8
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 16:8
1 Chronicles 16:8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.Ver. 8. Call upon his name.] This psalm was sung in times of any great joy, as may be gathered from Isaiah 12:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:8
(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 16:8
8–22 (= Psalms 105:1-15) 8. his deeds among the people] R.V. his doings among the peoples.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 16:8
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Evan Roberts Preaching in 1905 by Evan Roberts | Evan Roberts reflects on the glorious deeds of God, emphasizing that no amount of time could fully express His greatness. He challenges the congregation to consider what they offer |
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Give Thanks Unto the Lord! by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the speaker shares their personal testimony of how they came to the school in 1996 due to a desperate situation after losing their mother at a young age. They expre |
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The Country in Peril by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the current state of the nation and the recent panic over the swine flu. He suggests that this situation serves as a reminder of God's power |
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Brownsville Revival, Part 2 by David Ravenhill | David Ravenhill emphasizes the significance of God's calling on Israel and the church's role in reaching the nations. He explains that the tabernacle of David was not just about wo |
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Psalm 105 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the importance of praising and seeking the Lord joyfully, intermixing supplications with prayers and enlivening praise. He emphasizes the significance of reme |
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God's Open Door to the Nations by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches on the significance of songs given by the Spirit, highlighting how they are related to God's work on earth. He delves into the prophetic psalm given to Asap |
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(Through the Bible) Psalms 101-106 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature to regain a sense of awe and reverence for God's creation. The psalmist in Psalm 104 is referenced |