Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place. New Living Translation Honor and majesty surround him; strength and joy fill his dwelling. English Standard Version Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place. Berean Standard Bible Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. King James Bible Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. New King James Version Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place. New American Standard Bible Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place. NASB 1995 Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place. NASB 1977 Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place. Legacy Standard Bible Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place. Amplified Bible Splendor and majesty are [found] in His presence; Strength and joy are [found] in His place (sanctuary). Christian Standard Bible Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place. Holman Christian Standard Bible Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy are in His place. American Standard Version Honor and majesty are before him: Strength and gladness are in his place. Contemporary English Version Give honor and praise to the LORD, whose power and beauty fill his holy temple." English Revised Version Honour and majesty are before him: strength and gladness are in his place. GOD'S WORD® Translation Splendor and majesty are in his presence. Strength and joy are where he is. Good News Translation Glory and majesty surround him, power and joy fill his Temple. International Standard Version Splendor and majesty surround him, and strength and joy fill his palace. Majority Standard Bible Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. NET Bible Majestic splendor emanates from him, he is the source of strength and joy. New Heart English Bible Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place. Webster's Bible Translation Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. World English Bible Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSplendor and majesty [are] before Him, "" Strength and joy [are] in His place. Young's Literal Translation Honour and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place. Smith's Literal Translation Glory and honor before his face; strength and joy in his place. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePraise and magnificence are before him: strength and joy in his place. Catholic Public Domain Version Confession and magnificence are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place. New American Bible Splendor and majesty go before him; power and rejoicing are in his holy place. New Revised Standard Version Honor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGlory and majesty are in his presence; strength and greatness are in his sanctuary. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And glory and beauty are before him, strength and majesty in his holy place! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Honour and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place. Brenton Septuagint Translation Glory and praise are in his presence; strength and rejoicing are in his place. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Psalm of Thanksgiving…26For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. 27Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. 28Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.… Cross References Psalm 96:6 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary. Psalm 29:1-2 A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness. Psalm 104:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty. Psalm 145:5 the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. Psalm 21:5 Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty. Psalm 8:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. Psalm 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. Psalm 111:3 Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever. Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” Isaiah 24:14-15 They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD. / Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea. Isaiah 35:2 It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Isaiah 60:13 The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. Habakkuk 3:3-4 God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth. / His radiance was like the sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power is hidden. Revelation 4:11 “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” Revelation 5:12 In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” Treasury of Scripture Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. Glory Psalm 8:1 To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 63:2,3 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary… strength Psalm 27:4-6 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple… Psalm 28:7,8 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him… Psalm 43:2-4 For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? … place Psalm 96:6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Jump to Previous Dwelling Gladness Glory Holy Honor Honour Joy Majesty Presence Splendor Splendour StrengthJump to Next Dwelling Gladness Glory Holy Honor Honour Joy Majesty Presence Splendor Splendour Strength1 Chronicles 16 1. David's festival sacrifice4. He orders a choir to sing thanksgiving 7. The psalm of thanksgiving 37. He appoints ministers, porters, priests, and musicians, to attend the ark Splendor and majesty are before Him; This phrase emphasizes the divine attributes of God, highlighting His glory and royal dignity. In the context of 1 Chronicles 16, King David is celebrating the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, a symbol of God's presence among His people. The terms "splendor" and "majesty" are often associated with kingship and divine authority, reflecting God's supreme rule over creation. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages, such as Psalm 96:6, which also speaks of God's splendor and majesty. The use of these terms underscores the reverence and awe due to God, who is the ultimate King. In the broader biblical narrative, these attributes are fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is described in Revelation 19:16 as "King of kings and Lord of lords." strength and joy fill His dwelling. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe king of Israel who brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, establishing it as the center of worship. 2. Ark of the Covenant A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence among His people. 3. Jerusalem The city where David brought the Ark, making it the spiritual and political center of Israel. 4. Levites The tribe assigned to care for the Ark and lead worship, playing a crucial role in the events surrounding the Ark's placement. 5. Tabernacle The temporary dwelling place for the Ark, symbolizing God's presence and the place of worship for the Israelites. Teaching Points God's Presence Brings Splendor and MajestyRecognize that God's presence is characterized by splendor and majesty, inviting us to worship Him with reverence and awe. Strength in God's Dwelling Understand that true strength is found in God's presence. In times of weakness, seek His dwelling for renewal and empowerment. Joy as a Fruit of God's Presence Embrace the joy that comes from being in God's presence. Let this joy be your strength in daily life and challenges. Worship as a Response to God's Attributes Our worship should reflect the splendor, majesty, strength, and joy of God. Engage in worship that honors these attributes. Living in God's Presence Daily Cultivate a lifestyle that seeks God's presence daily, allowing His splendor, strength, and joy to transform your life. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Splendorה֤וֹד (hō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1935: Splendor, majesty, vigor and majesty וְהָדָר֙ (wə·hā·ḏār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor are before Him; לְפָנָ֔יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face strength עֹ֥ז (‘ōz) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5797: Strength, might and joy וְחֶדְוָ֖ה (wə·ḥeḏ·wāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2304: Rejoicing fill His dwelling. בִּמְקֹמֽוֹ׃ (bim·qō·mōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition Links 1 Chronicles 16:27 NIV1 Chronicles 16:27 NLT 1 Chronicles 16:27 ESV 1 Chronicles 16:27 NASB 1 Chronicles 16:27 KJV 1 Chronicles 16:27 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 16:27 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 16:27 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 16:27 French Bible 1 Chronicles 16:27 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:27 Honor and majesty are before him (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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