1 Chronicles 17:19
1 Chronicles 17:19 in Multiple Translations
O LORD. For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and revealed all Your greatness.
O LORD, for thy servant’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things.
O Jehovah, for thy servant’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou wrought all this greatness, to make known all these great things.
O Lord, because of your servant, and from your heart, you have done all these great things and let them be seen.
Lord, you're doing all this for me, your servant, and because it's what you want—doing all these amazing things and letting people know about them.
O Lord, for thy seruantes sake, euen according to thine heart hast thou done all this great thing to declare all magnificence.
O Jehovah, for Thy servant's sake, and according to Thine own heart Thou hast done all this greatness, to make known all these great things.
LORD, for your servant’s sake, and according to your own heart, you have done all this greatness, to make known all these great things.
O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thy own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things.
O Lord, for thy servant’s sake, according to thy own heart, thou hast shewn all this magnificence, and wouldst have all the great things to be known.
Yahweh, for my sake and because it is what you wanted to do, you have done these great things for me, and you have revealed to me these things that you are promising to do.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 17:19
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1 Chronicles 17:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוָ֕ה
בַּ/עֲב֤וּר
עַבְדְּ/ךָ֙
וּֽ/כְ/לִבְּ/ךָ֔
עָשִׂ֕יתָ
אֵ֥ת
כָּל
הַ/גְּדוּלָּ֖ה
הַ/זֹּ֑את
לְ/הֹדִ֖יעַ
אֶת
כָּל
הַ/גְּדֻלּֽוֹת
יְהוָ֕ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בַּ/עֲב֤וּר
ʻâbûwr
H5668
for the sake of
Prep | N-ms
עַבְדְּ/ךָ֙
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms | Suff
וּֽ/כְ/לִבְּ/ךָ֔
lêb
H3820
heart
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
עָשִׂ֕יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/גְּדוּלָּ֖ה
gᵉdûwlâh
H1420
greatness
Art | N-fs
הַ/זֹּ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Art | Pron
לְ/הֹדִ֖יעַ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/גְּדֻלּֽוֹת
gᵉdûwlâh
H1420
greatness
Art | N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 17:19
יְהוָ֕ה
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.
בַּ/עֲב֤וּר
ʻâbûwr
H5668
"for the sake of"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means for the sake of or because of something, like in Genesis when God acts on account of his people's needs. It shows a reason or purpose behind an action. The KJV often translates it as because of or for someone's sake.
Definition: prep 1) for the sake of, on account of, because of, in order to conj 2) in order that
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: because of, for (...'s sake), (intent) that, to. See also: Genesis 3:17; 2 Samuel 5:12; Psalms 105:45.
עַבְדְּ/ךָ֙
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
וּֽ/כְ/לִבְּ/ךָ֔
lêb
H3820
"heart"
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
עָשִׂ֕יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
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.
הַ/גְּדוּלָּ֖ה
gᵉdûwlâh
H1420
"greatness"
Art | N-fs
This noun refers to greatness, whether of a person or God. It describes mighty acts and dignity, emphasizing the importance and majesty of the subject.
Definition: 1) greatness 1a) of man 1b) of God's greatness (as an attribute)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: dignity, great things(-ness), majesty. See also: 2 Samuel 7:21; Esther 1:4; Psalms 71:21.
הַ/זֹּ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
לְ/הֹדִ֖יעַ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
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.
הַ/גְּדֻלּֽוֹת
gᵉdûwlâh
H1420
"greatness"
Art | N-fp
This noun refers to greatness, whether of a person or God. It describes mighty acts and dignity, emphasizing the importance and majesty of the subject.
Definition: 1) greatness 1a) of man 1b) of God's greatness (as an attribute)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: dignity, great things(-ness), majesty. See also: 2 Samuel 7:21; Esther 1:4; Psalms 71:21.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 17:19
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Context — David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving
17And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O God, You have spoken about the future of the house of Your servant and have regarded me as a man of great distinction, O LORD God.
18What more can David say to You for honoring Your servant? For You know Your servant,
19O LORD. For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and made known all these great promises.
20O LORD, there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. 21And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself? You made a name for Yourself through great and awesome wonders by driving out nations from before Your people, whom You redeemed from Egypt.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 37:35 | ‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 7:21 | For the sake of Your word and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and revealed it to Your servant. |
| 3 | Daniel 9:17 | So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary. |
| 4 | Isaiah 49:3 | He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.” |
| 5 | Ephesians 1:9–11 | And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ. In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will, |
| 6 | Matthew 11:26 | Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. |
| 7 | Isaiah 49:5–6 | And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him— for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength— He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” |
| 8 | Isaiah 42:1 | “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. |
| 9 | Psalms 111:6 | He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations. |
| 10 | Psalms 111:3 | Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever. |
1 Chronicles 17:19 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 17:19, means that God did a great thing for David because He loved him and wanted to show His greatness. It's like when a parent does something special for their child, just because they love them. God's actions are motivated by His love and care for us, as seen in John 3:16 and 1 John 4:19. We can trust that God is working in our lives, even when we don't understand what's happening, because He is a good and loving God, as stated in Romans 8:28 and Psalm 100:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God accomplished this great thing for the sake of His servant?
This means that God's actions were motivated by His love and care for David, as seen in 1 Chronicles 17:19, and is a demonstration of God's character as a God who is personally involved in the lives of His people, as stated in Psalm 138:8.
How does this verse relate to God's sovereignty and human responsibility?
This verse shows that God's sovereignty and human responsibility are not mutually exclusive, but rather, God's plans and actions are often carried out through the lives of His servants, as seen in 1 Chronicles 17:19 and Jeremiah 29:11.
What does it mean that God revealed all His greatness through this event?
This means that God's actions in this event, as described in 1 Chronicles 17:19, were a demonstration of His power, wisdom, and love, and are a reminder of His greatness, as stated in Psalm 145:3 and Isaiah 40:28.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing that God is personally involved in our lives, and that He often accomplishes great things through us, as seen in 1 Chronicles 17:19 and Ephesians 3:20, and by trusting in His sovereignty and goodness, as stated in Romans 8:28 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has worked in my life, and how can I acknowledge and thank Him for these blessings?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when I don't understand His plans or actions?
- What are some ways that I can surrender my life to God, and allow Him to work through me to accomplish great things?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's greatness, as described in 1 Chronicles 17:19 and Psalm 95:6-7?
- What are some ways that I can reflect God's greatness and character to those around me, and be a witness to His love and power?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 17:19
See Gill "1 Chronicles 17:1".
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 17:19
For thy servant’ s sake; in , it is, for thy word’ s sake, i.e. for the sake of thy word and promise made to thy servant; as that phrase, for David’ s sake, is oft thus understood, for God’ s covenant’ s sake made with David.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 17:19
(19) O Lord.—Not in Samuel. Probably belongs to end of last verse. For thy servant’s sake.—Comp. Psalms 132:10; 2 Chronicles 6:42. Samuel has the more original “for thy word’s sake.” (Comp. 1 Chronicles 17:23, and 1 Chronicles 16:15.) Heart—i.e., purpose, intent. In making known all these great things. (greatnesses).—The repetition “greatness . . . greatnesses” is probably a scribe’s error. Samuel has the right text: “Thou hast done all this greatness” (work of power, δύναμις), viz., informing Thy servant of what shall be hereafter. Isaiah makes the miracle of prediction a special difference between the true God and idols (Isaiah 41:21-29; Isaiah 45:11; Isaiah 45:21).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 17:19
19. for thy servant’s sake] 2 Samuel 7:21, for thy word’s sake, a better reading.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 17:19
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The Riches of God's Love to His Elect by Thomas Goodwin | Thomas Goodwin preaches about the rich mercy, great love, and grace of God towards us, emphasizing that these attributes are the causes of our salvation. He delves into the deep lo |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 37:14 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the descendants of Jacob and their journey out of Egypt. He highlights the encounter between Balaam and King Balak, where Balaam |
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Homily 26 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the story of the centurion who displayed great faith in Jesus, believing in His authority to heal his servant with just a word. Chrysostom highlights th |
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Acid Test Series 7 of 8 - Waiting on God by Al Whittinghill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of translating truth into living reality. He encourages listeners to make room in their lives for the Word of God and draw nea |
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Matthew 2 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of Jesus' birth as the fulfillment of prophecies, highlighting His recognition as King of the Jews by Gentiles while the Jewish leader |
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Isaiah Chapter 20 the Servant of the Lord by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the multifaceted role of the 'servant of the Lord' as depicted in Isaiah, highlighting that this title applies to Israel, Jesus Christ, and individual belie |
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There Were Two Trees in the Garden - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the compactness and significance of the scripture, particularly in relation to the failure of Adam and its implications for humanity. The fai |