Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ascribe to the LORD, all you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. New Living Translation O nations of the world, recognize the LORD, recognize that the LORD is glorious and strong. English Standard Version Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength! Berean Standard Bible Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. King James Bible Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength. New King James Version Give to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Give to the LORD glory and strength. New American Standard Bible Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the peoples, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. NASB 1995 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. NASB 1977 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Legacy Standard Bible Ascribe to Yahweh, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength. Amplified Bible Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to the LORD glory and honor and strength. Christian Standard Bible Ascribe to the LORD, families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ascribe to the LORD, families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. American Standard Version Ascribe unto Jehovah, ye kindreds of the peoples, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength; Contemporary English Version Tell everyone of every nation, "Praise the glorious power of the LORD. English Revised Version Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the peoples, give unto the LORD glory and strength. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Give to the LORD, you families of the nations. Give to the LORD glory and power. Good News Translation Praise the LORD, all people on earth, praise his glory and might. International Standard Version Let the families of earth recognize the LORD— that he is glorious and powerful. NET Bible Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD splendor and strength! New Heart English Bible Ascribe to the LORD, you relatives of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Webster's Bible Translation Give to the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give to the LORD glory and strength. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAscribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. World English Bible Ascribe to Yahweh, you families of the peoples, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAscribe to YHWH, you families of peoples, "" Ascribe to YHWH glory and strength. Young's Literal Translation Ascribe to Jehovah, ye families of peoples, Ascribe to Jehovah honour and strength. Smith's Literal Translation Give to Jehovah ye families of the peoples, give to Jehovah glory and strength. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBring ye to the Lord, O ye families of the nations: bring ye to the Lord glory and empire. Catholic Public Domain Version Bring to the Lord, O families of the peoples, bring to the Lord glory and dominion. New American Bible Give to the LORD, you families of nations, give to the LORD glory and might; New Revised Standard Version Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGive thanks to the LORD, O families of the peoples, give thanks before the LORD due to his glory and strength. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Give thanks to LORD JEHOVAH, generations of the Gentiles! Give thanks before LORD JEHOVAH in his honor and in his strength. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ascribe unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the peoples, Ascribe unto the LORD glory and strength. Brenton Septuagint Translation Give to the Lord, ye families of the nations, give to the Lord glory and strength. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Psalm of Thanksgiving…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. 29Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;… Cross References Psalm 96:7-8 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts. 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. 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.” Psalm 68:34 Ascribe the power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose strength is in the skies. Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Psalm 115:1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness. Isaiah 42:12 Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Psalm 72:19 And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. Isaiah 66:18 “And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. Revelation 5:12-13 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!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” Psalm 148:11-13 kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth, / young men and maidens, old and young together. / Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens. Isaiah 24:15 Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea. 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. Psalm 86:9 All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name. Treasury of Scripture Give to the LORD, you kindreds of the people, give to the LORD glory and strength. Give Psalm 29:1,2 A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength… Psalm 68:34 Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds. ye kindreds Psalm 66:1,2 To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: … Psalm 67:4,7 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah… Psalm 86:8-10 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works… glory 1 Chronicles 29:10-14 Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever… Psalm 115:1,2 Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake… 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. Jump to Previous Ascribe Families Glory Honour Kindred Kindreds Nations Peoples Relatives StrengthJump to Next Ascribe Families Glory Honour Kindred Kindreds Nations Peoples Relatives 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 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations This phrase calls for universal recognition of God's sovereignty. The term "ascribe" implies acknowledging or attributing something to someone. Here, it is a call for all families of the nations, not just Israel, to recognize the LORD's authority. This reflects the biblical theme of God's dominion over all creation, as seen in Psalm 96:7-8, which parallels this passage. The inclusion of "families of the nations" suggests a prophetic vision of God's kingdom extending beyond Israel, aligning with the Abrahamic covenant in Genesis 12:3, where all nations are to be blessed through Abraham's seed. This anticipates the New Testament revelation of the gospel reaching Gentiles, as seen in Acts 10:34-35. Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe king of Israel who organized the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and led the people in worship and thanksgiving to God. 2. Israel The nation chosen by God, represented by the families of the tribes, who are called to worship and honor God. 3. The Ark of the Covenant A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, symbolizing God's presence with His people. 4. Jerusalem The city where the Ark was brought, becoming the central place of worship for Israel. 5. The Nations Refers to all peoples outside of Israel, indicating the universal call to worship God. Teaching Points Universal Call to WorshipThe call to "ascribe to the LORD" is not limited to Israel but extends to all families of the nations. This highlights the inclusivity of God's invitation to worship. Recognition of God's Attributes The terms "glory" and "strength" in the original Hebrew ('kabod' and 'oz') emphasize God's majestic presence and power. Believers are encouraged to recognize and declare these attributes in their worship. Corporate Worship The communal aspect of worship is emphasized, as families and nations are called together to honor God. This underscores the importance of gathering as a community to worship. Response to God's Presence Just as the Ark symbolized God's presence, believers today are called to respond to God's presence in their lives with reverence and praise. Mission and Evangelism The inclusion of "families of the nations" points to the mission of the church to spread the message of God's glory to all peoples, encouraging believers to engage in evangelism. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 16:28?2. How can we "ascribe to the LORD" in our daily worship practices? 3. What does 1 Chronicles 16:28 teach about God's glory and strength? 4. How does this verse connect to the worship themes in Psalm 96? 5. In what ways can we honor God in our community and church activities? 6. How does acknowledging God's strength influence our personal faith journey? 7. What does 1 Chronicles 16:28 reveal about God's expectations for worship and reverence? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 16:28 emphasize the importance of recognizing God's glory and strength? 9. In what ways does 1 Chronicles 16:28 challenge believers to honor God in their daily lives? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 16? 11. Who were the sons of Abraham? 12. What are the main themes of the Bible's books? 13. How do we explain inconsistencies between 1 Samuel 16's account of Jesse's sons and the genealogies in other biblical passages, such as 1 Chronicles 2:13-15? 14. What defines the study of missiology? What Does 1 Chronicles 16:28 Mean Ascribe to the LORD• “Ascribe” means to intentionally acknowledge, credit, and proclaim. David is calling us not merely to think God is great but to actively voice it. • This echoes Psalm 29:1 and Psalm 96:7, where the same summons appears, underscoring that worship is never optional—it is the fitting response to God’s revealed majesty. • The Lord’s unmatched deeds—creation (Genesis 1–2), redemption (Exodus 14), and daily providence (Psalm 104)—demand public recognition. • Worship is personal, yet Scripture shows it spills outward: Moses sings after the Red Sea (Exodus 15:1), Hannah prays aloud (1 Samuel 2:1-10), Mary magnifies the Lord (Luke 1:46-55). God delights in hearing His people voice what is eternally true about Him. O families of the nations • The invitation stretches far beyond Israel. David envisions every clan on earth joining the chorus (Psalm 22:27; Psalm 66:4). • This foreshadows God’s covenant promise to Abraham that “all the families of the earth will be blessed” through his offspring (Genesis 12:3), fulfilled ultimately in Christ (Galatians 3:8). • The worldwide scope anticipates Revelation 7:9, where believers “from every nation, tribe, people and language” worship before the throne. • Even now, missions and evangelism exist so that “the peoples may praise You, O God” (Psalm 67:3). Our witness propels nations toward their created purpose: glorifying the Lord. Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength • “Glory” points to God’s dazzling worth, His weightiness that sets Him above all (Isaiah 6:3; Habakkuk 2:14). • “Strength” highlights His power to create, sustain, save, and judge (Exodus 15:2; Psalm 93:1). • Together they form a pair that captures God’s incomparable greatness—radiant beauty and sovereign might. • When we declare both glory and strength, we remind ourselves and others that God is not only splendid but also able. He is worthy of honor and fully capable of carrying out His gracious purposes (Ephesians 1:19-21). • Practically, this fuels confidence in prayer (Jeremiah 32:17) and steadies us in trials (Isaiah 40:28-31), because the One we praise possesses all power and deserves all praise. summary 1 Chronicles 16:28 calls every family on earth to voice what is eternally true: the Lord alone possesses infinite glory and unshakeable strength. By actively ascribing these attributes, we fulfill our created purpose, join the global chorus of worshipers, and anchor our hearts in the character of God who reigns now and forever. Hebrew Ascribeהָב֤וּ (hā·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3051: To give, to put, imperatively, come to the LORD, לַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel O families מִשְׁפְּח֣וֹת (miš·pə·ḥō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of the nations, עַמִּ֔ים (‘am·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock ascribe הָב֥וּ (hā·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3051: To give, to put, imperatively, come to the LORD לַיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel glory כָּב֥וֹד (kā·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness and strength. וָעֹֽז׃ (wā·‘ōz) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5797: Strength, might Links 1 Chronicles 16:28 NIV1 Chronicles 16:28 NLT 1 Chronicles 16:28 ESV 1 Chronicles 16:28 NASB 1 Chronicles 16:28 KJV 1 Chronicles 16:28 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 16:28 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 16:28 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 16:28 French Bible 1 Chronicles 16:28 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:28 Ascribe to Yahweh you relatives (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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