1 Chronicles 16:27

What does 1 Chronicles 16:27 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Chronicles 16:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Honor and majesty are before him: Strength and gladness are in his place.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Honor and majesty are before him: Strength and gladness are in his place.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Honour and glory are before him: strength and joy are in his holy place.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Honour and majesty <FI>are<Fi> before Him, Strength and joy <FI>are<Fi> in His place.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Praise and magnificence are before him: strength and joy in his place.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Majesty and splendour are before him; Strength and gladness in his place.

Context

v.26For all the gods of the peoples are idols: But Jehovah made the heavens.

v.27This passage

v.28Ascribe unto Jehovah, ye kindreds of the peoples, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 8:1

    O Jehovah, our Lord, How excellent is thy name in all the earth, Who hast set thy glory upon the heavens!

  • Psalms 28:7

    Jehovah is my strength and my shield; My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; And with my song will I praise him.

  • Psalms 16:11

    Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

  • Psalms 96:6

    Honor and majesty are before him: Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

  • John 17:24

    Father, I desire that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

  • Psalms 43:2

    For thou art the God of my strength; why hast thou cast me off? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

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