New International Version Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place. New Living Translation Honor and majesty surround him; strength and joy fill his dwelling. English Standard Version Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place. Berean Standard Bible Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. Berean Literal Bible Honor and majesty are before Him, strength and joy in His place. King James Bible Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. New King James Version Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place. New American Standard Bible Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place. NASB 1995 Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place. NASB 1977 Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place. Legacy Standard Bible Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place. Amplified Bible Splendor and majesty are [found] in His presence; Strength and joy are [found] in His place (sanctuary). Berean Annotated Bible Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. Christian Standard Bible Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place. Holman Christian Standard Bible Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy are in His place. American Standard Version Honor and majesty are before him: Strength and gladness are in his place. Contemporary English Version Give honor and praise to the LORD, whose power and beauty fill his holy temple." English Revised Version Honour and majesty are before him: strength and gladness are in his place. GOD'S WORD® Translation Splendor and majesty are in his presence. Strength and joy are where he is. Good News Translation Glory and majesty surround him, power and joy fill his Temple. International Standard Version Splendor and majesty surround him, and strength and joy fill his palace. NET Bible Majestic splendor emanates from him, he is the source of strength and joy. New Heart English Bible Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place. Webster's Bible Translation Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSplendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. World English Bible Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSplendor and majesty [are] before Him, "" Strength and joy [are] in His place. Berean Literal Bible Honor and majesty are before Him, strength and joy in His place. Young's Literal Translation Honour and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place. Smith's Literal Translation Glory and honor before his face; strength and joy in his place. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePraise and magnificence are before him: strength and joy in his place. Catholic Public Domain Version Confession and magnificence are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place. New American Bible Splendor and majesty go before him; power and rejoicing are in his holy place. New Revised Standard Version Honor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGlory and majesty are in his presence; strength and greatness are in his sanctuary. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And glory and beauty are before him, strength and majesty in his holy place! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Honour and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place. Brenton Septuagint Translation Glory and praise are in his presence; strength and rejoicing are in his place. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context David's Psalm of Thanksgiving…26For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. 27Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. 28Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.… Cross References Splendor and majesty are before Him; Psalm 96:6 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary. Psalm 104:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty. Psalm 145:5 the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. strength and joy fill His dwelling. Psalm 84:4-5 How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. Selah / Blessed are those whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. Psalm 68:35 O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God! Psalm 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. Psalm 29:1-2 A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness. Psalm 21:5 Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty. Psalm 8:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. Psalm 93:1 The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. Psalm 111:3 Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever. Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” Isaiah 24:14-15 They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD. / Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea. Isaiah 35:2 It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God. Isaiah 60:13 The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. Habakkuk 3:3-4 God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth. / His radiance was like the sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power is hidden. Treasury of Scripture Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. Glory Psalm 8:1 To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 63:2,3 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary… strength Psalm 27:4-6 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple… Psalm 28:7,8 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him… Psalm 43:2-4 For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? … place Psalm 96:6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Jump to Previous Dwelling Gladness Glory Holy Honor Honour Joy Majesty Presence Splendor Splendour StrengthJump to Next Dwelling Gladness Glory Holy Honor Honour Joy Majesty Presence Splendor Splendour Strength1 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 Splendor and majesty are before Him; David celebrates the Lord’s glorious presence as the Ark is brought to Jerusalem. God alone possesses royal authority over all creation, and His presence calls for reverence from His people. The Ark represented His covenant presence among Israel, reminding them that their true King was not David but the Lord. Psa 96:6 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty… strength and joy fill His dwelling. God’s presence brought security and gladness to Israel as they worshiped before the Ark. His power sustained and defended His people, while His favor gave them reason to rejoice. The tabernacle pointed forward to the greater reality of God dwelling with His people through Christ and, ultimately, forever in the new creation. Psa 84:4-5 How blessed are those who dwell in Your house!… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe king of Israel who brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, establishing it as the center of worship. 2. Ark of the Covenant A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence among His people. 3. Jerusalem The city where David brought the Ark, making it the spiritual and political center of Israel. 4. Levites The tribe assigned to care for the Ark and lead worship, playing a crucial role in the events surrounding the Ark's placement. 5. Tabernacle The temporary dwelling place for the Ark, symbolizing God's presence and the place of worship for the Israelites. Teaching Points God's Presence Brings Splendor and MajestyRecognize that God's presence is characterized by splendor and majesty, inviting us to worship Him with reverence and awe. Strength in God's Dwelling Understand that true strength is found in God's presence. In times of weakness, seek His dwelling for renewal and empowerment. Joy as a Fruit of God's Presence Embrace the joy that comes from being in God's presence. Let this joy be your strength in daily life and challenges. Worship as a Response to God's Attributes Our worship should reflect the splendor, majesty, strength, and joy of God. Engage in worship that honors these attributes. Living in God's Presence Daily Cultivate a lifestyle that seeks God's presence daily, allowing His splendor, strength, and joy to transform your life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 16:27?2. How can we reflect "splendor and majesty" in our daily worship practices? 3. What does "strength and joy" in God's presence mean for our spiritual life? 4. How does 1 Chronicles 16:27 connect with Psalm 96:6 on God's attributes? 5. In what ways can we seek God's presence to experience His joy today? 6. How can understanding God's majesty influence our interactions with others? 7. How does 1 Chronicles 16:27 define the nature of God's presence? 8. What historical context surrounds 1 Chronicles 16:27? 9. How does 1 Chronicles 16:27 relate to the theme of divine majesty? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 16? 1 Chronicles 16:27 paints a two-part portrait of God’s house: glory surrounds Him, and grace flows from Him. Recognizing His splendor and majesty fuels reverent awe; receiving His strength and joy fuels confident, cheerful obedience. In every age, hearts that enter His presence discover the same unchanging reality—our great God is both breathtakingly exalted and abundantly generous. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Splendorה֤וֹד (hō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1935: Splendor, majesty, vigor and majesty וְהָדָר֙ (wə·hā·ḏār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor are before Him; לְפָנָ֔יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face strength עֹ֥ז (‘ōz) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5797: Strength, might and joy וְחֶדְוָ֖ה (wə·ḥeḏ·wāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2304: Rejoicing fill His dwelling. בִּמְקֹמֽוֹ׃ (bim·qō·mōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 16:27 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 16:27 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 16:27 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 16:27 NIV |
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