1 Chronicles 16:31
What does 1 Chronicles 16:31 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Chronicles 16:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigneth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let the heavens have joy and let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, The Lord is King.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Also, established is the world, It is not moved! The heavens rejoice, and the earth is glad, And they say among nations: Jehovah hath reigned.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be glad: and let them say among the nations: The Lord hath reigned.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth!
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 2:13
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
- Psalms 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth his handiwork.
- Luke 15:10
Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
- Psalms 99:1
Jehovah reigneth; let the peoples tremble: He sitteth above the cherubim; let the earth be moved.
- Psalms 93:1
Jehovah reigneth; he is clothed with majesty; Jehovah is clothed with strength; he hath girded himself therewith: The world also is established, that it cannot be moved.
- Psalms 98:4
Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all the earth: Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises.
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