1 Chronicles 16:32
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.

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.

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!

Majority Standard Bible
Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is 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.

World English Bible
Let the sea roar, and its fullness! Let the field exult, and all that is in it!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The sea roars, and its fullness, "" The field exults, 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 Bible
Let 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 Bible
Let 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 1917
Let 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



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
Psalm 98:7-9
Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it. / Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy / before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.

Psalm 96:11-13
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. / Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy / before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.

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. ...

Psalm 148:7-10
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.

Psalm 69:34
Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.

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.

Psalm 89:11
The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded.

Psalm 24:1-2
A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. / For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.

Psalm 33:8-9
Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. / For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.

Job 38:7
while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

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!”


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 Waters
Jump to Next
Contains Exult Field Fields Fills Fullness Fulness Glad Jubilant Rejoice Resound Roar Sea Therein Thereof Thundering Waters
1 Chronicles 16
1. David's festival sacrifice
4. 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
This phrase calls for the sea to join in the praise of God, reflecting the biblical theme of all creation worshiping its Creator. The sea, often seen as a symbol of chaos and mystery in ancient Near Eastern cultures, is here depicted as part of God's ordered creation that glorifies Him. This echoes Psalm 98:7, where the sea and all within it are called to praise God. The imagery of the sea resounding suggests a powerful, overwhelming response to God's majesty, akin to the roaring of waves. In the New Testament, Jesus' calming of the storm (Mark 4:39) demonstrates His authority over the sea, further emphasizing His divine nature.

and all that fills it
This phrase extends the call to worship to everything within the sea, including marine life and the vast ecosystems beneath the waves. It highlights the abundance and diversity of God's creation, as seen in Genesis 1:20-22, where God commands the waters to teem with living creatures. The phrase underscores the idea that every part of creation, no matter how hidden or mysterious, is designed to reflect God's glory. This can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the eschatological vision in Revelation 5:13, where every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and in the sea praises God.

let the fields exult
The fields, representing the land and its produce, are called to rejoice. This reflects the agricultural context of ancient Israel, where the fertility of the land was seen as a blessing from God (Deuteronomy 28:1-14). The exultation of the fields symbolizes the joy and abundance that come from God's provision. This imagery is also found in Isaiah 55:12, where the mountains and hills break forth into singing, and the trees clap their hands, illustrating the joy of creation in response to God's redemptive work. The fields' exultation can be seen as a type of the future restoration of creation, as described in Romans 8:19-22.

and all that is in them
This phrase includes everything within the fields, such as crops, animals, and even the people who work the land. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of creation and humanity's role as stewards of God's earth (Genesis 2:15). The inclusion of all that is in the fields in the call to worship highlights the comprehensive nature of God's dominion and the universal call to acknowledge His sovereignty. This can be connected to the prophetic vision in Isaiah 11:6-9, where harmony is restored to creation, and all creatures live in peace under God's reign.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The 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 Praise
All 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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let the sea
הַיָּם֙ (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


Links
1 Chronicles 16:32 NIV
1 Chronicles 16:32 NLT
1 Chronicles 16:32 ESV
1 Chronicles 16:32 NASB
1 Chronicles 16:32 KJV

1 Chronicles 16:32 BibleApps.com
1 Chronicles 16:32 Biblia Paralela
1 Chronicles 16:32 Chinese Bible
1 Chronicles 16:32 French Bible
1 Chronicles 16:32 Catholic Bible

OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:32 Let the sea roar and its fullness! (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)
1 Chronicles 16:31
Top of Page
Top of Page