1 Chronicles 29:12

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1 Chronicles 29:12 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.

King James Version KJV

Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

American Standard Version ASV

Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou rulest over all; and in thy hand is power and might; and in thy hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Wealth and honour come from you, and you are ruler over all, and in your hand is power and strength; it is in your power to make great, and to give strength to all.

Free Bible Version FBV

Riches and honor come from you and you reign supreme. You possess power and might, and have the ability to make people great and to give strength to all.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest ouer all, and in thine hand is power and strength, and in thine hande it is to make great, and to giue strength vnto all.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and the riches, and the honour [are] from before Thee, and Thou art ruling over all, and in Thy hand [is] power and might, and in Thy hand, to make great, and to give strength to all.

World English Bible WEB

Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all! In your hand is power and might! It is in your hand to make great, and to give strength to all!

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Both riches and honor come from thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thy hand is power and might; and in thy hand it is to make great, and to give strength to all.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Thine are riches, and thine is glory, thou hast dominion over all, in thy hand is power and might: in thy hand greatness, and the empire of all things.

Translation for Translators T4T

Because you are very powerful [DOU], you are able to cause anyone to be great and strong.

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1 Chronicles 29:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/הָ/עֹ֤שֶׁר וְ/הַ/כָּבוֹד֙ מִ/לְּ/פָנֶ֔י/ךָ וְ/אַתָּה֙ מוֹשֵׁ֣ל בַּ/כֹּ֔ל וּ/בְ/יָדְ/ךָ֖ כֹּ֣חַ וּ/גְבוּרָ֑ה וּ/בְ/יָ֣דְ/ךָ֔ לְ/גַדֵּ֥ל וּ/לְ/חַזֵּ֖ק לַ/כֹּֽל

וְ/הָ/עֹ֤שֶׁר ʻôsher H6239 riches Conj | Art | N-ms

וְ/הַ/כָּבוֹד֙ kâbôwd H3519 glory Conj | Art | N-cs

מִ/לְּ/פָנֶ֔י/ךָ pânîym H6440 face Prep | Prep | N-cp | Suff

וְ/אַתָּה֙ ʼattâh H859 you(m.s.) Conj | Pron

מוֹשֵׁ֣ל mâshal H4910 to rule V-Qal

בַּ/כֹּ֔ל kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms

וּ/בְ/יָדְ/ךָ֖ yâd H3027 hand Conj | Prep | N-cs | Suff

כֹּ֣חַ kôach H3581 reptile N-ms

וּ/גְבוּרָ֑ה gᵉbûwrâh H1369 might Conj | N-fs

וּ/בְ/יָ֣דְ/ךָ֔ yâd H3027 hand Conj | Prep | N-cs | Suff

לְ/גַדֵּ֥ל gâdal H1431 to magnify Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

וּ/לְ/חַזֵּ֖ק châzaq H2388 to strengthen Conj | Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

לַ/כֹּֽל kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 29:12

וְ/הָ/עֹ֤שֶׁר ʻôsher H6239 "riches" Conj | Art | N-ms

This Hebrew word means wealth or riches, like the treasures King Solomon had in 1 Kings 10:23. It refers to an abundance of valuable things. The KJV Bible uses it to describe riches and wealth.

Definition: wealth, riches

Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] far (richer), riches. See also: Genesis 31:16; Proverbs 3:16; Psalms 49:7.

וְ/הַ/כָּבוֹד֙ kâbôwd H3519 "glory" Conj | Art | N-cs

Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.

Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory

Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.

מִ/לְּ/פָנֶ֔י/ךָ 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.

וְ/אַתָּה֙ ʼattâh H859 "you(m.s.)" Conj | Pron

You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.

Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)

Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.

מוֹשֵׁ֣ל mâshal H4910 "to rule" V-Qal

To rule means to have power over something or someone, like a king ruling his kingdom, as seen in 1 Samuel. It involves having control and making decisions, like a leader guiding their people. In the Bible, God rules over all things.

Definition: 1) to rule, have dominion, reign 1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rule 1b2) to exercise dominion

Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (have, make to have) dominion, governor, [idiom] indeed, reign, (bear, cause to, have) rule(-ing, -r), have power. See also: Genesis 1:18; Proverbs 16:32; Psalms 8:7.

בַּ/כֹּ֔ל kôl H3605 "all" Prep | 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.

וּ/בְ/יָדְ/ךָ֖ yâd H3027 "hand" Conj | Prep | N-cs | Suff

In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.

Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists

Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.

כֹּ֣חַ kôach H3581 "reptile" N-ms

Koach means strength or power, referring to human, angelic, or God's might. It can also describe the strength of animals or the produce of soil.

Definition: 1) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean 1a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown

Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: ability, able, chameleon, force, fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth. See also: Genesis 4:12; Job 36:5; Psalms 22:16.

וּ/גְבוּרָ֑ה gᵉbûwrâh H1369 "might" Conj | N-fs

This word means strength, might, or power, like God's mighty power in Psalm 111:6. It can describe a person's bravery or the strength of an action, as in the mighty deeds of God in Psalm 145:11.

Definition: 1) strength, might 1a) strength 1b) might, valour, bravery 1c) might, mighty deeds (of God) Aramaic equivalent: ge.vu.rah (גְּבוּרָה "might" H1370)

Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength. See also: Exodus 32:18; Psalms 71:18; Psalms 20:7.

וּ/בְ/יָ֣דְ/ךָ֔ yâd H3027 "hand" Conj | Prep | N-cs | Suff

לְ/גַדֵּ֥ל gâdal H1431 "to magnify" Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

To make something or someone great, important, or powerful. This Hebrew word means to magnify or grow, and is used in the Bible to describe God's power and greatness. The KJV translates it as 'magnify' or 'great'.

Definition: 1) to grow, become great or important, promote, make powerful, praise, magnify, do great things 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grow up 1a2) to become great 1a3) to be magnified 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cause to grow 1b2) to make great, powerful 1b3) to magnify 1c) (Pual) to be brought up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to make great 1d2) to magnify 1d3) to do great things 1e) (Hithpael) to magnify oneself

Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to... estate, [phrase] things), grow(up), increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower. See also: Genesis 12:2; Psalms 35:27; Psalms 18:51.

וּ/לְ/חַזֵּ֖ק châzaq H2388 "to strengthen" Conj | Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with

Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.

לַ/כֹּֽל kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 29:12

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Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 29:12
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 29:12

Context — David’s Prayer of Blessing

10Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. 11Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.

12Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.

13Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name. 14But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ephesians 3:16	I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,
2	2 Chronicles 20:6	and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.
3	Deuteronomy 8:18	But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.
4	Philippians 4:13	I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
5	Daniel 6:26	I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end.
6	Colossians 1:11	being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
7	Romans 11:35–36	“Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
8	Ephesians 3:20	Now to Him who is able to do so much more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
9	Isaiah 40:29	He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.
10	2 Chronicles 1:12	therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”

1 Chronicles 29:12 Summary

This verse reminds us that God is the source of all good things, including riches and honor. He is the ruler over all and has the power to exalt and give strength to everyone. This means that we can trust in Him to provide for us and give us the strength we need, just like it says in Psalm 37:3-4, where it tells us to trust in the Lord and do good, and He will give us the desires of our heart. By recognizing God's authority and provision, we can live with gratitude and humility, giving thanks for all that He has given us, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:13-14.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the source of riches and honor according to 1 Chronicles 29:12?

According to 1 Chronicles 29:12, both riches and honor come from God, as it says, 'Both riches and honor come from You.' This is also supported by Psalm 75:6-7, which says that promotion and power come from God.

What does it mean that God is the ruler over all?

When it says that God is the ruler over all, it means that He has authority and dominion over everything in heaven and on earth, as also stated in 1 Chronicles 29:11, which says that everything belongs to Him.

How does God's power and might affect us?

According to 1 Chronicles 29:12, God's power and might are used to exalt and give strength to all, which is also supported by Isaiah 40:29, which says that God gives strength to the weary and increases power to the weak.

What is the relationship between God's power and our abilities?

As stated in 1 Chronicles 29:12 and 14, everything, including our abilities and resources, comes from God, and we should acknowledge and give thanks for His provision, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:13-14.

Reflection Questions

How have I experienced God's provision of riches and honor in my life, and how can I give thanks for it?
In what ways do I acknowledge God's rulership over all areas of my life, and where do I need to surrender more to His authority?
How can I trust in God's power and might to exalt and give me strength in times of weakness or need?
What are some ways I can use the resources and abilities God has given me to glorify Him and serve others, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:14?
How does recognizing that everything comes from God's own hand, as stated in 1 Chronicles 29:14, affect my attitude towards giving and generosity?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 29:12

Both riches and honour come of thee,.... Whatever of either the children of men have is not owing to their merits, nor to their diligence and industry, and wise conduct, but to the providence of God,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 29:12

Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:12

Thou reignest over all, i.e. thou disposest of riches and honour as thou pleasest. To give strength unto all; even to the weakest, whom thou canst make strong; and to the strongest, who are weak without thy help.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:12

1 Chronicles 29:12 Both riches and honour [come] of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand [is] power and might; and in thine hand [it is] to make great, and to give strength unto all.Ver. 12. Both riches and honour come of thee.] See Proverbs 10:22 Psalms 75:6-7.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:12

(12) Both riches and honour come of thee.—Literally, And the riches and the honour are from before thee. (Comp. Proverbs 3:16; 1 Kings 3:13.) Power and might.—Power, rendered “might” in 1 Chronicles 29:2. Might.—Rendered “power” in 1 Chronicles 29:11. And in thine hand it is to make great (1 Samuel 2:7-8; Luke 1:52).

Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 29:12

12. thou reignest] R.V. thou rulest.

Sermons on 1 Chronicles 29:12

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	Receiving From God's Hand by Mary Wilder Tileston	Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the blessed strength found in God's power and might, emphasizing the importance of having a steadfast will to obey God's commands and to humbly
	God's Purpose for Us by Major Ian Thomas	Major Ian Thomas emphasizes that God's ultimate purpose for us is to have a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who is not only our Redeemer but also our very life. He s
	Christ's Indwelling by Stephen Olford	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of sanctifying the Lord God in one's heart. He urges the audience to give Christ complete lordship over their lives. The speak
	Let the House Be Builded - Part 2of3 by T. Austin-Sparks	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of growing in our understanding of God's values and principles from the moment of our new birth. This growth is necessary to c
	Dynamic Christianity by James A. Stewart	In this sermon, the speaker, Poussey Hewitt, shares his personal experience of being awakened at four o'clock in the morning to pray. He emphasizes the importance of following rule
	Our New Life in Christ by Charles Anderson	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the Apostle Paul's prayer for the Ephesians. He highlights three main requests that Paul makes in his prayer. Firstly, Paul wants the Ephesi