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1 Chronicles 16

1 And they brought in the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt-offerings and peace-offerings before God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So they brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
  • of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • and set H3322 (יָצַג) — to place permanently
  • it in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
  • of the tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • that David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
  • had pitched H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
  • for it: and they offered H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
  • burnt sacrifices H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
  • and peace offerings H8002 (שֶׁלֶם) — properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…

2 And when David had made an end of offering the burnt-offering and the peace-offerings, he blessed the people in the name of Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And when David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
  • had made an end H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
  • of offering H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • the burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
  • and the peace offerings H8002 (שֶׁלֶם) — properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
  • he blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
  • the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • in the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

3 And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a portion of flesh, and a cake of raisins.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And he dealt H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
  • to every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • both man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • and woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • a loaf H3603 (כִּכָּר) — a circle, i.e. (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or large [round…
  • of bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
  • and a good piece of flesh H829 (אֶשְׁפָּר) — a measured portion
  • and a flagon H809 (אֲשִׁישָׁה) — something closely pressed together, i.e. a cake of raisins or other comfits

4 And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of Jehovah, and to celebrate and to thank and praise Jehovah, the God of Israel:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And he appointed H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • to minister H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • and to record H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
  • and to thank H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
  • and praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

5 Asaph the chief, and second to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, with psalteries and with harps; and Asaph with cymbals, sounding aloud;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
  • the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • and next H4932 (מִשְׁנֶה) — properly, a repetition, i.e. a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or location)
  • to him Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
  • Jeiel H3273 (יְעִיאֵל) — Jeiel, the name of six Israelites
  • and Shemiramoth H8070 (שְׁמִירָמוֹת) — Shemiramoth, the name of two Israelites
  • and Jehiel H3171 (יְחִיאֵל) — Jechiel (or Jechavel), the name of eight Israelites
  • and Mattithiah H4993 (מַתִּתְיָה) — Mattithjah, the name of four Israelites
  • and Eliab H446 (אֱלִיאָב) — Eliab, the name of six Israelites
  • and Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites
  • and Obed–edom H5654 (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם) — Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites
  • and Jeiel H3273 (יְעִיאֵל) — Jeiel, the name of six Israelites
  • with psalteries H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • with psalteries H5035 (נֶבֶל) — a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
  • and with harps H3658 (כִּנּוֹר) — a harp
  • but Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
  • made a sound H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
  • with cymbals H4700 (מְצֵלֶת) — (only dual) double tinklers, i.e. cymbals

6 and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually, before the ark of the covenant of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites
  • also and Jahaziel H3166 (יַחֲזִיאֵל) — Jachaziel, the name of five Israelites
  • the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • with trumpets H2689 (חֲצֹצְרָה) — a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note)
  • continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
  • of the covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
  • of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…

7 Then on that day did David first ordain to give thanks unto Jehovah, by the hand of Asaph and his brethren.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then on that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
  • delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • first H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • to thank H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • of Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
  • and his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])

8 O give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name; Make known his doings among the peoples.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Give thanks H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
  • upon his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • make known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
  • his deeds H5949 (עֲלִילָה) — an exploit (of God), or a performance (of man, often in a bad sense); by implication, an opportunity
  • among the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

9 Sing unto him, sing praises unto him; Talk ye of all his marvellous works.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Sing H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
  • unto him, sing psalms H2167 (זָמַר) — properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and musi…
  • unto him, talk H7878 (שִׂיחַ) — to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
  • ye of all his wondrous H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful

10 Glory ye in his holy name; Let the heart of them rejoice that seek Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Glory H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
  • ye in his holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • let the heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
  • of them rejoice H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
  • that seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

11 Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Seek H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • and his strength H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
  • seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
  • his face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…

12 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, His wonders, and the judgments of his mouth,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
  • his marvellous H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
  • works that he hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • his wonders H4159 (מוֹפֵת) — a miracle; by implication, a token or omen
  • and the judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
  • of his mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…

13 O ye seed of Israel his servant, Ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • O ye seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • his servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
  • ye children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
  • his chosen ones H972 (בָּחִיר) — select

14 He is Jehovah our God; His judgments are in all the earth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • his judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
  • in all the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

15 Remember his covenant for ever, The word which he commanded to a thousand generations,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Be ye mindful H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
  • always H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
  • of his covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
  • the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • he commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
  • to a thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • generations H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling

16 The covenant which he made with Abraham, And his oath unto Isaac,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • which he made H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
  • with Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
  • and of his oath H7621 (שְׁבוּעָה) — properly, something sworn, i.e. an oath
  • unto Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham

17 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a statute, To Israel for an everlasting covenant,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And hath confirmed H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
  • the same to Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
  • for a law H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
  • to Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • an everlasting H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
  • covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)

18 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Unto thee will I give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • of Canaan H3667 (כְּנַעַן) — Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him
  • the lot H2256 (חֶבֶל) — a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as…
  • of your inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

19 When ye were but a few men in number, Yea, very few, and sojourners in it;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 34:30 · Deuteronomy 7:7 · Acts 7:5 · Hebrews 11:13
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • When ye were but few H4962 (מַת) — properly, an adult (as of full length); by implication, a man (only in the plural)
  • When ye were but few H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
  • even a few H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
  • and strangers H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…

20 And they went about from nation to nation, And from one kingdom to another people.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 12:10 · Genesis 20:1 · Genesis 46:3 · Genesis 46:6
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • they went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • from nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
  • to nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
  • kingdom H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
  • to another H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
  • people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

21 He suffered no man to do them wrong; Yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • He suffered H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
  • no man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • to do them wrong H6231 (עָשַׁק) — to press upon, i.e. oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
  • yea, he reproved H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
  • kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king

22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed ones, And do my prophets no harm.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Touch H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
  • not mine anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
  • and do my prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
  • no harm H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)

23 Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth; Show forth his salvation from day to day.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Sing H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • all the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • shew forth H1319 (בָּשַׂר) — properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, figuratively cheerful); to announce (glad news)
  • from day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • to day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • his salvation H3444 (יְשׁוּעָה) — something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity

24 Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Declare H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
  • his glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
  • among the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
  • his marvellous works H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
  • among all nations H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

25 For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He also is to be feared above all gods.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • and greatly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
  • to be praised H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
  • to be feared H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
  • above all gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…

26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols: But Jehovah made the heavens.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For all the gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • idols H457 (אֱלִיל) — good for nothing, by analogy vain or vanity; specifically an idol
  • But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Glory H1935 (הוֹד) — grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
  • and honour H1926 (הָדָר) — magnificence, i.e. ornament or splendor
  • in his presence H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • strength H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
  • and gladness H2304 (חֶדְוָה) — rejoicing
  • in his place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)

28 Ascribe unto Jehovah, ye kindreds of the peoples, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Give H3051 (יָהַב) — to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • ye kindreds H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
  • and strength H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)

29 Ascribe unto Jehovah the glory due unto his name: Bring an offering, and come before him; Worship Jehovah in holy array.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Give H3051 (יָהַב) — to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • the glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
  • unto his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • bring H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
  • an offering H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
  • and come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • him: worship H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • in the beauty H1927 (הֲדָרָה) — decoration
  • of holiness H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

30 Tremble before him, all the earth: The world also is established that it cannot be moved.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Fear H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • him, all the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • the world H8398 (תֵּבֵל) — the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine
  • also shall be stable H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
  • that it be not moved H4131 (מוֹט) — to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall

31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Let the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
  • be glad H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
  • and let the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • rejoice H1523 (גִּיל) — properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
  • say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • among the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • reigneth H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel

32 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; Let the field exult, and all that is therein;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Let the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
  • roar H7481 (רָעַם) — to tumble, i.e. be violently agitated; specifically, to crash (of thunder); figuratively, to irritate (with anger)
  • and the fulness H4393 (מְלֹא) — fulness (literally or figuratively)
  • thereof: let the fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
  • rejoice H5970 (עָלַץ) — to jump for joy, i.e. exult

33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing for joy before Jehovah; For he cometh to judge the earth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then shall the trees H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
  • of the wood H3293 (יַעַר) — a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)
  • sing out H7442 (רָנַן) — properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy)
  • at the presence H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • because he cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • to judge H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
  • the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

34 O give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • O give thanks H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
  • for his mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
  • for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…

35 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us together and deliver us from the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, And to triumph in thy praise.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • ye, Save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
  • us, O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • of our salvation H3468 (יֶשַׁע) — liberty, deliverance, prosperity
  • and gather us together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
  • and deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
  • us from the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
  • that we may give thanks H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
  • to thy holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
  • name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • glory H7623 (שָׁבַח) — properly, to address in a loud tone, i.e. (specifically) loud; figuratively, to pacify (as if by words)
  • in thy praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn

36 Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, From everlasting even to everlasting. And all the people said, Amen, and praised Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
  • Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
  • and ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
  • And all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Amen H543 (אָמֵן) — sure; abstract, faithfulness; adverb, truly
  • and praised H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…

37 So he left there, before the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day’s work required;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • So he left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
  • there before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
  • of the covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
  • and his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • to minister H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
  • as every day’s H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • work H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • required H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…

38 and Obed-edom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obed-edom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be doorkeepers;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Obed–edom H5654 (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם) — Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites
  • with their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • threescore H8346 (שִׁשִּׁים) — sixty
  • and eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
  • Obed–edom H5654 (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם) — Obed-Edom, the name of five Israelites
  • also the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Jeduthun H3038 (יְדוּתוּן) — Jeduthun, an Israelite
  • and Hosah H2621 (חֹסָה) — Chosah, an Israelite; also a place in Palestine
  • porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor

39 and Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of Jehovah in the high place that was at Gibeon,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
  • the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • and his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • the tabernacle H4908 (מִשְׁכָּן) — a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden wall…
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • in the high place H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
  • at Gibeon H1391 (גִּבְעוֹן) — Gibon, a place in Palestine

40 to offer burnt-offerings unto Jehovah upon the altar of burnt-offering continually morning and evening, even according to all that is written in the law of Jehovah, which he commanded unto Israel;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • To offer H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
  • burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • upon the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
  • of the burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
  • continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
  • morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
  • and evening H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
  • according to all that is written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
  • in the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
  • of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • which he commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
  • Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

41 and with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to Jehovah, because his lovingkindness endureth for ever;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And with them Heman H1968 (הֵימָן) — Heman, the name of at least two Israelites
  • and Jeduthun H3038 (יְדוּתוּן) — Jeduthun, an Israelite
  • and the rest H7605 (שְׁאָר) — a remainder
  • that were chosen H1305 (בָּרַר) — to clarify (i.e. brighten), examine, select
  • who were expressed H5344 (נָקַב) — to puncture, literally (to perforate, with more or less violence) or figuratively (to specify, designate, libel)
  • by name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • to give thanks H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
  • to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • because his mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
  • for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…

42 and with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should sound aloud, and with instruments for the songs of God; and the sons of Jeduthun to be at the gate.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And with them Heman H1968 (הֵימָן) — Heman, the name of at least two Israelites
  • and Jeduthun H3038 (יְדוּתוּן) — Jeduthun, an Israelite
  • with trumpets H2689 (חֲצֹצְרָה) — a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note)
  • and cymbals H4700 (מְצֵלֶת) — (only dual) double tinklers, i.e. cymbals
  • for those that should make a sound H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
  • and with musical H7892 (שִׁיר) — a song; abstractly, singing
  • instruments H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • And the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
  • of Jeduthun H3038 (יְדוּתוּן) — Jeduthun, an Israelite
  • porters H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate

43 And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
  • to his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • and David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
  • returned H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
  • to bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
  • his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)