What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 16:28? 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. |
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