1 Chronicles 16:14
1 Chronicles 16:14 in Multiple Translations
He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth.
He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
He is Jehovah our God; His judgments are in all the earth.
He is the Lord our God: he is judge of all the earth.
He is the Lord, our God, his judgments cover the whole earth.
He is the Lord our God: his iudgements are throughout all the earth.
He [is] Jehovah our God, In all the earth [are] His judgments.
He is the LORD our God. His judgments are in all the earth.
He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the earth.
Yahweh is our God. His just/fair laws are known by people throughout the world.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 16:14
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1 Chronicles 16:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
ה֚וּא
יְהוָ֣ה
אֱלֹהֵ֔י/נוּ
בְּ/כָל
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
מִשְׁפָּטָֽי/ו
ה֚וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֵ֔י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
מִשְׁפָּטָֽי/ו
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 16:14
ה֚וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֵ֔י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
מִשְׁפָּטָֽי/ו
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
N-mp | Suff
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 16:14
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Context — David’s Psalms of Thanksgiving
12Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,
13O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.
14He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth.
15Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— 16the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 48:10–11 | Your name, O God, like Your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth; Your right hand is full of righteousness. Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments. |
| 2 | Isaiah 26:9 | My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. |
| 3 | Exodus 15:2 | The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 16:12 | Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, |
| 5 | Psalms 118:28 | You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God, and I will exalt You. |
| 6 | Psalms 97:8–9 | Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD. For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. |
| 7 | Psalms 100:3 | Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. |
| 8 | Psalms 95:7 | For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care. Today, if you hear His voice, |
| 9 | Psalms 63:1 | O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. |
1 Chronicles 16:14 Summary
This verse is saying that God is our God, and He is in charge of everything. His laws and decrees are in effect everywhere, and we can trust that He is good and just, as seen in Psalm 119:68, where it says God is good and does good. This means we can have confidence in His guidance and trust in His plan for our lives, even when things don't make sense, as seen in Romans 8:28, where it says God works all things together for our good.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's judgments carry throughout the earth?
This means that God's laws and decrees are in effect everywhere, and He is the ultimate Judge of all people, as seen in Psalm 96:13, where it says God will judge the world with righteousness.
Is this verse talking about God's judgments in a positive or negative sense?
In this context, God's judgments refer to His righteous decrees and laws, which are good and just, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, where it says God's works are perfect and all His ways are just.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us that God is our God, and His laws and decrees are in effect in our lives, guiding us and holding us accountable, as seen in Proverbs 3:1-2, where it says to not forget God's laws and to trust in Him with all our heart.
What does it mean that He is the LORD our God?
This phrase is a declaration of God's sovereignty and our relationship with Him, as seen in Exodus 20:2, where God says He is the LORD our God, who brought us out of slavery, and in Deuteronomy 6:4, where it says the LORD our God is one LORD.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can remember that God's judgments carry throughout the earth, and how can I live in light of that truth?
- How does knowing that God is my God, and His laws are in effect in my life, affect my daily decisions and actions?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust in God's judgments and decrees, and how can I surrender to His will?
- How can I declare to others that He is the LORD our God, and what does that mean for my witness and testimony?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:14
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 16:7]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:14
Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:14
(14) The grand thought of Israel that, though Jehovah is their God, He is not theirs exclusively: He governs the wide world.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:14
14. His judgements are in all the earth] Cp. 1 Chronicles 16:20-22.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 16:14
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Power in Weakness by Andrew Murray | Spurgeon preaches on the significance of the word 'Amen,' tracing its origins from Hebrew to Latin and English, emphasizing its universal use to confirm statements. He highlights J |
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David Wilkerson Prophecy - New York 1000 Fires by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the judgment of societies by God, warning of impending chastisement for turning away from righteousness and holiness. The speaker predicts a period of intens |
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Fire! More Fire!! Much Fire!!! by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking through the fire and not being consumed by it. He warns against the temptations of sinful passion and the corrupti |
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(Revival) Revival Presupposes Declension - Part 2 by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the three steps that lead to the decline of the people of God. The first step is when the acts of God become only a memory, leading to skeptic |
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The Desire of All Nations by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on the importance of aligning our priorities with God's kingdom, as seen in the book of Haggai where the people had lost focus and were urged to put God first. |
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Prophetic Warning by Stanley H. Frodsham | Stanley H. Frodsham preaches about the impending great judgments of God upon the nations that have turned away from His gospel, emphasizing the severity of His wrath against ungodl |
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The Desire for God by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes the profound necessity of seeking, knowing, loving, and praising God daily, asserting that this pursuit is the most glorious endeavor a person can undertak |