New International Version Let the sea resound, and all that is in it; let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them! New Living Translation Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy! English Standard Version Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Berean Standard Bible Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Berean Literal Bible Let the sea roar and all its fullness; let the field rejoice and all that is in it. King James Bible Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein. New King James Version Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; Let the field rejoice, and all that is in it. New American Standard Bible Let the sea roar, and everything it contains; Let the field rejoice, and everything that is in it. NASB 1995 Let the sea roar, and all it contains; Let the field exult, and all that is in it. NASB 1977 Let the sea roar, and all it contains; Let the field exult, and all that is in it. Legacy Standard Bible Let the sea roar, as well as its fullness; Let the field exult, and all that is in it. Amplified Bible Let the sea roar, and all the things that fill it; Let the field rejoice, and all that is in it. Berean Annotated Bible Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Christian Standard Bible Let the sea and all that fills it resound; let the fields and everything in them exult. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let the sea and everything in it resound; let the fields and all that is in them exult. American Standard Version Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; Let the field exult, and all that is therein; Contemporary English Version Command the ocean to roar with all of its creatures and the fields to rejoice with all of their crops. English Revised Version Let the sea roar and the fulness thereof; let the field exult, and all that is therein; GOD'S WORD® Translation Let the sea and everything in it roar like thunder. Let the fields and everything in them rejoice. Good News Translation Roar, sea, and every creature in you; be glad, fields, and everything in you! International Standard Version Let the sea roar along with everything that fills it! Let the fields exult, along with everything in them! NET Bible Let the sea and everything in it shout! Let the fields and everything in them celebrate! New Heart English Bible Let the sea roar, and its fullness. Let the field exult, and all that is in it. Webster's Bible Translation Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLet the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. World English Bible Let the sea roar, and its fullness! Let the field exult, and all that is in it! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe sea roars, and its fullness, "" The field exults, and all that [is] in it, Berean Literal Bible Let the sea roar and all its fullness; let the field rejoice and all that is in it. Young's Literal Translation Roar doth the sea, and its fulness, Exult doth the field, and all that is in it, Smith's Literal Translation The sea shall tremble and its fulness, and the field shall rejoice and all that is in it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all things that are in them. Catholic Public Domain Version Let the sea roar, with all its plenitude. Let the fields exult, with all that is in them. New American Bible Let the sea and what fills it resound; let the plains be joyful and all that is in them! New Revised Standard Version Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet the sea roar and the fulness thereof; let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The sea will sing in its fullness, and the fields will rejoice, and all that is in them! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; Let the field exult, and all that is therein; Brenton Septuagint Translation The sea with its fullness shall resound and the tree of the field, and all things in it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context David's Psalm of Thanksgiving…31Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ 32Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. 33Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth.… Cross References Let the sea resound, Psalm 96:11 Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. Psalm 69:34 Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them. Revelation 5:13 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!” and all that fills it; Psalm 98:7 Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it. Psalm 104:25 Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small. Genesis 1:20-22 And God said, “Let the waters teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the sky.” / So God created the great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters teemed according to their kinds, and every winged bird after its kind. And God saw that it was good. / Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters of the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” let the fields exult, Psalm 96:12 Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy Psalm 65:12-13 The pastures of the wilderness overflow; the hills are robed with joy. / The pastures are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are decked with grain. They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing. Joel 2:21-22 Do not be afraid, O land; rejoice and be glad, for the LORD has done great things. / Do not be afraid, O beasts of the field, for the open pastures have turned green, the trees bear their fruit, and the fig tree and vine yield their best. and all that is in them. Psalm 148:7-13 Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths, / lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word, / mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, … Isaiah 44:23 Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel. Isaiah 55:12 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Romans 8:19-22 The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. … Isaiah 49:13 Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones. Psalm 97:1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad. Psalm 93:3-4 The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. / Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic. Treasury of Scripture Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein. the sea Psalm 93:4 The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. Psalm 98:7 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. fields Psalm 98:8 Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together Psalm 148:9,10 Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: … Isaiah 44:23 Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel. Jump to Previous Contains Exult Field Fields Fills Fullness Fulness Glad Jubilant Rejoice Resound Roar Sea Therein Thereof Thundering WatersJump to Next Contains Exult Field Fields Fills Fullness Fulness Glad Jubilant Rejoice Resound Roar Sea Therein Thereof Thundering Waters1 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 Let the sea resound, The sea, with its vastness and power, is summoned to acknowledge the Lord’s kingship. Though often feared as untamed and dangerous, it remains under God’s rule and serves His purposes. Psa 96:11 Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice;… and all that fills it; Every creature and hidden part of the sea belongs to its Maker. Nothing in creation lies beyond His authority or escapes His care. Psa 98:7 Let the sea resound, and all that fills it… let the fields exult, The cultivated land and open country rejoice in the abundance God provides. For Israel, fruitful fields were a visible blessing and evidence of the Lord’s faithfulness. Psa 96:12 Let the fields exult, and all that is in them.… and all that is in them. Crops, animals, and all living things on the land join this universal praise. The whole created order is portrayed as responding to the reign of the God who made and sustains it. Psa 148:7-13 Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe king of Israel who organized the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and appointed Asaph and his brothers to minister before the Ark. 2. Asaph A Levite appointed by David to lead worship and give thanks to the Lord. He is credited with several Psalms. 3. Jerusalem The city where the Ark of the Covenant was brought and where David established his kingdom. 4. Ark of the Covenant The sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. 5. Israel The nation chosen by God, experiencing a time of spiritual renewal and celebration under David's leadership. Teaching Points Creation's PraiseAll of creation is designed to glorify God. The sea and fields are personified to illustrate the universal call to worship. God's Sovereignty Recognize God's authority over all creation. The natural world responds to His majesty, reminding us of His power and presence. Joyful Worship Worship should be a joyful expression, reflecting the exuberance of creation. Our praise should be as vibrant and full as the fields and seas. Environmental Stewardship As stewards of God's creation, we are called to care for the earth, ensuring that it can continue to resound with praise. Community in Worship Just as creation joins in worship, believers are called to unite in praise, fostering a community that reflects God's glory. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 16:32?2. How does 1 Chronicles 16:32 inspire us to worship God through nature? 3. What role does creation play in declaring God's glory in 1 Chronicles 16:32? 4. How can we join creation in praising God as described in 1 Chronicles 16:32? 5. What other scriptures emphasize creation's role in worshiping God? 6. How can we practically "let the sea resound" in our daily lives? 7. How does 1 Chronicles 16:32 reflect God's relationship with nature? 8. What historical context surrounds 1 Chronicles 16:32? 9. How does 1 Chronicles 16:32 relate to the theme of worship in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 16? 1 Chronicles 16:32 commands the oceans, the creatures within them, the fertile fields, and everything living on land to break forth in jubilant praise, declaring the Lord’s unrivaled kingship. The text is not hyperbole; it is a prophetic glimpse of the coming day when all creation, from deepest trench to ripened harvest, will vocally celebrate its Creator’s glory. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let the seaהַיָּם֙ (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin resound, יִרְעַ֤ם (yir·‘am) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7481: To tumble, be violently agitated, to crash, to irritate and all that fills it; וּמְלוֹא֔וֹ (ū·mə·lō·w·’ōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4393: Fullness, that which fills let the fields הַשָּׂדֶ֖ה (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land exult, יַעֲלֹ֥ץ (ya·‘ă·lōṣ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5970: To jump for, joy, exult and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that [is] אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that in them. בּֽוֹ׃ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 16:32 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 16:32 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 16:32 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 16:32 NIV |
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