Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Then all the people said “Amen” and “Praise the LORD.” New Living Translation Praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who lives from everlasting to everlasting! And all the people shouted “Amen!” and praised the LORD. English Standard Version Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting!” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and praised the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!” King James Bible Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD. New King James Version Blessed be the LORD God of Israel From everlasting to everlasting! And all the people said, “Amen!” and praised the LORD. New American Standard Bible Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, From everlasting to everlasting! Then all the people said, “Amen,” and praised the LORD. NASB 1995 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, From everlasting even to everlasting. Then all the people said, “Amen,” and praised the LORD. NASB 1977 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, From everlasting even to everlasting. Legacy Standard Bible Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, From everlasting to everlasting. Then all the people said, “Amen,” and praised Yahweh. Amplified Bible Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, Forever and ever. And all the people said, “Amen,” and praised the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen” and “Praise the LORD.” Holman Christian Standard Bible May Yahweh, the God of Israel, be praised from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen” and “Praise the LORD.” American Standard Version Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, From everlasting even to everlasting. And all the people said, Amen, and praised Jehovah. Contemporary English Version LORD God of Israel, you deserve to be praised forever and ever." After David finished, the people shouted, "Amen! Praise the LORD!" English Revised Version Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Thanks be to the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting." Then all the people said amen and praised the LORD. Good News Translation Praise the LORD, the God of Israel! Praise him now and forever! Then all the people said, "Amen," and praised the LORD. International Standard Version Praise the LORD God of Israel, who lives from eternity to eternity! Then all of the people shouted "Amen!" and praised the LORD. Majority Standard Bible Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.? Then all the people said, ?Amen!? and ?Praise the LORD!? NET Bible May the LORD God of Israel be praised, in the future and forevermore. Then all the people said, "We agree! Praise the LORD!" New Heart English Bible Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. And all the people said, "Amen," and praised the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD. World English Bible Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting. All the people said, “Amen,” and praised Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBlessed [is] YHWH, God of Israel, "" From age to age”; And all the people say, “Amen,” and have given praise to YHWH. Young's Literal Translation Blessed is Jehovah, God of Israel, From the age and unto the age;' And all the people say, 'Amen,' and have given praise to Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation Praised be Jehovah God of Israel from forever and even to forever. And all the people will say, Amen, and praise to Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed be the Lord the God of Israel from eternity to eternity: and let all the people say Amen, and a hymn to God. Catholic Public Domain Version Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from eternity to eternity.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen,’ and let them sing a hymn to the Lord.” New American Bible Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! Let all the people say, Amen! Hallelujah. New Revised Standard Version Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said “Amen!” and praised the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. Then all the people shall say, Amen; and with a pleasant and pure mouth, let them praise their God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed is THE LORD of LORDS of Israel from eternity and unto eternity! And all the people shall say, Amen! With a mouth sweet and pure they shall praise their God!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, From everlasting even to everlasting. And all the people said: 'Amen,' and praised the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting and to everlasting: And all the people shall say, Amen. So they praised the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Psalm of Thanksgiving…35Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’ 36Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!” Cross References Psalm 106:48 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah! Nehemiah 9:5 Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. 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!” Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Psalm 41:13 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen. Psalm 72:19 And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. Psalm 89:52 Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and amen. Ephesians 3:21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Daniel 2:20 and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. Revelation 7:12 saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” Psalm 113:2 Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. Psalm 115:18 But it is we who will bless the LORD, both now and forevermore. Hallelujah! Psalm 145:1-2 A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. 2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. Jude 1:25 to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen. Treasury of Scripture Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD. Blessed 1 Kings 8:15,56 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying, … Psalm 72:18,19 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things… Psalm 106:48 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD. said Deuteronomy 27:15-26 Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen… Nehemiah 8:6 And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground. Jeremiah 28:6 Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the LORD do so: the LORD perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of the LORD'S house, and all that is carried away captive, from Babylon into this place. Jump to Previous Age Amen Blessed Eternity Everlasting Israel Praise PraisedJump to Next Age Amen Blessed Eternity Everlasting Israel Praise Praised1 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 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. This phrase is a doxology, a short hymn of praises to God, which is common in the Hebrew Scriptures. The term "LORD" refers to Yahweh, the covenant name of God, emphasizing His personal relationship with Israel. The title "God of Israel" highlights His unique role as the deity who chose and established a covenant with the nation of Israel, setting them apart from other nations. The phrase "from everlasting to everlasting" underscores God's eternal nature, affirming His existence beyond time and space, a concept echoed in Psalm 90:2. This eternal aspect of God is foundational to His unchanging nature and faithfulness, which is a source of comfort and assurance for believers. Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!” Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who is praised and blessed in this verse. The name "Yahweh" signifies His eternal and unchanging nature. 2. The God of Israel This title emphasizes God's special relationship with the nation of Israel, highlighting His role as their protector and provider. 3. The People of Israel The congregation who responds with "Amen" and "Praise the LORD," signifying their agreement and participation in worship. 4. David Although not mentioned in this specific verse, King David is the central figure in this chapter, organizing the worship and thanksgiving to God. 5. Jerusalem The location where the Ark of the Covenant was brought and where this worship took place, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Teaching Points Eternal Nature of GodGod's nature is from "everlasting to everlasting," reminding us of His eternal presence and sovereignty over all creation. Communal Worship The response of "Amen" and "Praise the LORD" by all the people highlights the importance of corporate worship and unity in the body of Christ. Affirmation of Faith Saying "Amen" is an affirmation of faith and agreement with God's truth, encouraging believers to actively participate in worship and prayer. God's Faithfulness to Israel Recognizing God as the "God of Israel" reminds us of His faithfulness to His promises and His chosen people, encouraging us to trust in His promises today. Praise as a Response to God's Goodness The act of praising God is a natural response to His goodness and blessings, encouraging believers to cultivate a heart of gratitude. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Blessed [be]בָּר֤וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of everlasting הָעוֹלָ֖ם (hā·‘ō·w·lām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always to וְעַ֣ד (wə·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while everlasting.” הָעֹלָ֑ם (hā·‘ō·lām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always Then all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock said, וַיֹּאמְר֤וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say “Amen!” אָמֵ֔ן (’ā·mên) Adverb Strong's 543: Sure, faithfulness, truly and “Praise וְהַלֵּ֖ל (wə·hal·lêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1984: To shine the LORD!” לַֽיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links 1 Chronicles 16:36 NIV1 Chronicles 16:36 NLT 1 Chronicles 16:36 ESV 1 Chronicles 16:36 NASB 1 Chronicles 16:36 KJV 1 Chronicles 16:36 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 16:36 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 16:36 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 16:36 French Bible 1 Chronicles 16:36 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:36 Blessed be Yahweh the God of Israel (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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