1 Chronicles 16:26
24 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
27 Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
28 Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.
- KJV
- For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
- WEB
- For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
- ASV
- For all the gods of the peoples are idols: But Jehovah made the heavens.
- DARBY
- For all the gods of the peoples are idols; But Jehovah made the heavens.
- BLB
- For all the gods of the peoples [are] nothing, and YHWH made the heavens.
- ÅB
- For alle folkenes guder er intet; men Herren har gjort himmelen.
- OTB
- For alle folkenes guder er bare avguder,
Men Herren skapte himlene. - B1930
- For alle folkenes guder er intet; men Herren har gjort himmelen.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Isaiah 44:24
Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
Read in contextIsaiah 42:5
Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
Read in contextPsalms 102:25
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.
Read in contextIsaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
Read in contextLeviticus 19:4
Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I am the LORD your God.
Read in contextActs 19:26
Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:
Read in context1 Corinthians 8:4
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.
Read in contextRevelation 14:7
Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
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