Bible Commentary

[Even of the covenant] which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac; [See comments on 1Ch 16:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (16) Even of the covenant.These words should be cancelled. The object is still the word of promise. Which he made.Literally, he cut. Same phrase as in Hag. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:16”

Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word [which] he commanded to a thousand generations; 15. Be ye mindful ] Read (with Psa 105:8) He hath remembered. Cp. Exo 24:3-8; Exo 34:10-27. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1Ch 16:15-22 Be ye always mindful of His covenant The national covenant Learn: I. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:15”

He [is] the LORD our God; his judgments [are] in all the earth. 14. His judgements are in all the earth ] Cp. 1Ch 16:20-22. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 1Ch 16:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (14) The grand thought of Israel that, though Jehovah … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:14”

O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones. 13. of Israel ] Psa 105:6, of Abraham. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 1Ch 16:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (13) Seed of Israel.Psa. 105:6 reads, Abraham. Israel improves the parallelism, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:13”

Remember his marvelous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; 12. his wonders ] i.e. the plagues of Egypt; Psa 105:27-36. of his mouth ] Deu 4:33; Deu 4:36. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 12. Remember his marvellous works] The whole of the psalm refers … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:12”

Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. 11. and his strength ] Perhaps (altering the points only of the Heb. word) and be ye strong. So LXX. (in Psa 105:4 ). A promise is sometimes expressed in Heb. by the imperative. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1Ch 16:11 Seek … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:11”

Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Verse 10. That seek the Lord.] “That seek the WORD of the Lord.” – T. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible [See comments on 1Ch 16:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (10) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:10”

Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. 9. sing psalms ] R.V. sing praises. talk you ] R.V. mg. Meditate ye. Meditation leads to fresh proclamation. wondrous works ] R.V. marvellous works (cp. 1Ch 16:12), i.e. works beyond man’s expectation; cp. Gen 18:14, Is anything too hard ( … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:9”

Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. 8 22 (= Psa 105:1-15) 8. his deeds among the people ] R.V. his doings among the peoples. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 1Ch 16:7] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:8”

Then on that day David delivered first [this psalm] to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. 7 36. The Psalm of Praise 7. David delivered first this psalm to thank the Lord into the hand etc.] R.V. did David first ordain to give thanks unto the LORD, by the hand … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 16:7”