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1 Chronicles 16:27

16:26 For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

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Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place.

Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

16:28 Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

What does 1 Chronicles 16:27 mean?

1 Chronicles 16:27 is a verse in the book of 1 Chronicles, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include הוֹד (hôwd), הָדָר (hâdâr), פָּנִים (pânîym). It connects to 14 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Hebrew interlinear

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Gloryהוֹדhôwd/hode/H1935grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
and
honourהָדָרhâdâr/haw-dawr'/H1926magnificence, i.e. ornament or splendor
are
in
his
presence;פָּנִיםpânîym/paw-neem'/H6440the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.)
strengthעֹזʻôz/oze/H5797strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
and
gladnessחֶדְוָהchedvâh/khed-vaw'/H2304rejoicing
are
in
his
place.מָקוֹםmâqôwm/maw-kome'/H4725properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:27

HENRY_FULL · 1 Chronicles 16:27
In this chapter is repeated, I. The elevation of David to the throne, immediately upon the death of Saul, by common consent, ver. 1-3 . II. His gaining the castle of Zion out of the hands of the Jebusites, ver. 4-9 . III. The catalogue of the worthies and great men of his kingdom, ver. 10-47 .

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Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Numbers 27:17

Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.

1 Samuel 16:1

And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

1 Samuel 16:13

Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

1 Samuel 18:13

Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

2 Samuel 5:2

Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.

2 Samuel 7:7

In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar? any of: any of the judges

1 Kings 3:9

Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? understanding: Heb. hearing

1 Kings 14:7

Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel,

Isaiah 55:4

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.

Jeremiah 3:15

And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Micah 5:2

But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. everlasting: Heb. the days of eternity

Micah 5:4

And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. feed or, rule

Matthew 2:6

And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. rule: or, feed

John 10:4

And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

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Other verses that share key original-language words with 1 Chronicles 16:27.

Job 40:10

Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.

Psalms 104:1

Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.

Psalms 111:3

His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

Psalms 145:5

I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. works: Heb. things, or, words

Psalms 21:5

His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.

Psalms 45:3

Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.

Psalms 96:6

Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

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What does 1 Chronicles 16:27 say?

1 Chronicles 16:27 (King James Version) reads: "Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place."

Is 1 Chronicles 16:27 in the Old or New Testament?

1 Chronicles 16:27 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of 1 Chronicles.

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