Bible Commentary

For all the gods of the people [are] idols: but the LORD made the heavens. 26. the people ] R.V. the peoples. made the heavens ] Cp. Jer 10:11, The gods that have not made the heavens shall perish from the earth. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on Ps 95:4] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:26”

For great [is] the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also [is] to be feared above all gods. 25. to be feared above all gods ] i.e. to be feared as being above all “that are called gods,” these being “things of nought” (1Ch 16:26, R.V. mg.). The real existence of false gods is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:25”

Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvelous works among all nations. 24. the heathen all nations ] R.V. the nations all the peoples. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on Ps 95:2] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible heathen = nations. nations = peoples. Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:24”

Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation. 23 33 (= Psa 96:1-13) 23. Sing unto the Lord ] In Psa 96:1-2 this burden is thrice repeated; in Chron. it is once given. Note that 23 b corresponds with 2 b of the Ps. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:23”

[Saying], Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. 22. mine anointed ] R.V. mine anointed ones; LXX. . my prophets ] Gen 20:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 22. Touch not mine anointed] By this title the patriarchs are generally understood: they had a regal and sacerdotal power … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:22”

He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, 21. he reproved kings ] Gen 20:3-7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 1Ch 16:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (21) This verse was originally the apodosis to 1Ch. 16:19. as in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:21”

And [when] they went from nation to nation, and from [one] kingdom to another people; 20. kingdom people ] The “kingdom” is Egypt (Genesis 12); the “people” the Canaanite and Perizzite (Genesis 13). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 1Ch 16:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (20) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:20”

When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. 19. when ye were ] Psa 105:12 when they were. strangers ] R.V. sojourners. The patriarchs were not simply strangers, but strangers who made a long sojourn in Canaan. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1Ch 16:19-22 He suffered no man … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:19”

Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance; 18. the lot ] The Heb. word (“hebel”) means a portion not assigned by lot but measured by line; cp. R.V. mg. Canaan is co-extensive with Israel’s inheritance. inheritance ] All nations receive an inheritance from God; Deu 32:8. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:18”

And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, [and] to Israel [for] an everlasting covenant, 17. for a law ] R.V. for a statute. The same Heb. word is translated decree in Psa 2:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 1Ch 16:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:17”