1 Chronicles 22:16
1 Chronicles 22:16 in Multiple Translations
in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.”
Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Arise therefore, and be doing, and the LORD be with thee.
of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Arise and be doing, and Jehovah be with thee.
In gold and silver and brass and iron more than may be numbered. Up! then, and to work; and may the Lord be with you.
You have many workers such as stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and all kinds of craftsmen of gold, silver, bronze, and iron—without limit. So get started, and may the Lord be with you!”
Of golde, of siluer, and of brasse, and of yron there is no nomber: Vp therefore, and be doing, and the Lord wilbe with thee.
To the gold, to the silver, and to the brass, and to the iron, there is no number; arise and do, and Jehovah is with thee.'
of the gold, the silver, the bronze, and the iron, there is no number. Arise and be doing, and may the LORD be with you.”
Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Arise therefore , and be doing, and the LORD be with thee.
In gold, and in silver, and in brass, and in iron, whereof there is no number. Arise then, and be doing, and the Lord will be with thee.
There are many men who know how to make things from gold and silver and bronze and iron. So now I say to you, begin the work of building the temple, and I hope/wish that Yahweh will help/be with you.”
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 22:16
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1 Chronicles 22:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לַ/זָּהָ֥ב
לַ/כֶּ֛סֶף
וְ/לַ/נְּחֹ֥שֶׁת
וְ/לַ/בַּרְזֶ֖ל
אֵ֣ין
מִסְפָּ֑ר
ק֣וּם
וַ/עֲשֵׂ֔ה
וִ/יהִ֥י
יְהוָ֖ה
עִמָּֽ/ךְ
לַ/זָּהָ֥ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
Prep | N-ms
לַ/כֶּ֛סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
Prep | N-ms
וְ/לַ/נְּחֹ֥שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
Conj | Prep | N-fs
וְ/לַ/בַּרְזֶ֖ל
barzel
H1270
iron
Conj | Prep | N-ms
אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part
מִסְפָּ֑ר
miçpâr
H4557
number
N-ms
ק֣וּם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
וַ/עֲשֵׂ֔ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
וִ/יהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עִמָּֽ/ךְ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 22:16
לַ/זָּהָ֥ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
Prep | N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
לַ/כֶּ֛סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
Prep | N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
וְ/לַ/נְּחֹ֥שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
"bronze"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to copper or something made of it, like a coin or chain. It can also symbolize something base or impure, as in lust or filthiness. It appears in various KJV translations, including brasen and brass.
Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.
וְ/לַ/בַּרְזֶ֖ל
barzel
H1270
"iron"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
Iron refers to a strong metal used for tools and furniture, symbolizing strength or harshness, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of iron implements.
Definition: 1) iron 1a) iron 1a1) iron ore 1a2) as material of furniture, utensils, implements 2) tool of iron 3) harshness, strength, oppression (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: par.zel (פַּרְזֶל "iron" H6523)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: (ax) head, iron. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Chronicles 2:6; Psalms 2:9.
אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
מִסְפָּ֑ר
miçpâr
H4557
"number"
N-ms
This word refers to a number or quantity, whether large or small, and can also mean a narrative or story. It is used in many biblical contexts to describe counting or recounting events. In the Bible, it appears in passages about census and genealogy.
Definition: 1) number, tale 1a) number 1a1) number 1a2) innumerable (with negative) 1a3) few, numerable (alone) 1a4) by count, in number, according to number (with prep) 1b) recounting, relation
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundance, account, [idiom] all, [idiom] few, (in-) finite, (certain) number(-ed), tale, telling, [phrase] time. See also: Genesis 34:30; 1 Chronicles 12:24; Psalms 40:13.
ק֣וּם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
וַ/עֲשֵׂ֔ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-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.
וִ/יהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
יְהוָ֖ה
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.
עִמָּֽ/ךְ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 22:16
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- 1 Chronicles 22:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 22:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:16
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:16
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 22:16
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:16
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 22:16
Context — Solomon Anointed to Build the Temple
14Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them.
15You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work—
16in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.”
17Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon: 18“Is not the LORD your God with you, and has He not granted you rest on every side? For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand, and the land has been subdued before the LORD and His people.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 22:11 | Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would. |
| 2 | Philippians 4:13 | I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. |
| 3 | Ephesians 5:14 | So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 15:58 | Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. |
| 5 | Joshua 7:10 | But the LORD said to Joshua, “Stand up! Why have you fallen on your face? |
| 6 | Philippians 2:12–13 | Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. |
| 7 | Joshua 1:9 | Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” |
| 8 | Joshua 1:5 | No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 22:3 | David provided a large quantity of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, together with more bronze than could be weighed |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 20:13 | But if my father intends to bring evil on you, then may the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if I do not tell you and send you on your way in safety. May the LORD be with you, just as He has been with my father. |
1 Chronicles 22:16 Summary
This verse is about getting ready to build the temple, a special place for God's people to worship. David is telling Solomon to start the project, and he's reminding him that God will be with him every step of the way, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 31:23. It's like when we start a new project or face a challenge, and we need to remember that God is with us, guiding and helping us, as seen in Isaiah 41:10. We can trust in His presence and provision, just like the Israelites did as they built the temple.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have craftsmen beyond number?
This phrase indicates that there were countless skilled workers available to help with the construction of the temple, emphasizing God's provision and blessing, as seen in 1 Chronicles 22:15 and Exodus 35:35.
Why does the verse mention specific materials like gold, silver, bronze, and iron?
These materials were essential for the construction of the temple, and their mention highlights the wealth and resources God had provided for the project, as also seen in 1 Chronicles 22:14 and 1 Kings 7:47-51.
What is the significance of the phrase 'Now begin the work'?
This phrase marks the beginning of the temple construction project, and it serves as a call to action for Solomon and the Israelites to start building the temple, trusting in God's presence and guidance, as promised in 1 Chronicles 22:16 and Isaiah 41:10.
How does this verse relate to the broader biblical theme of God's presence with His people?
The phrase 'may the LORD be with you' echoes God's promise to be with His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:23 and Joshua 1:9, emphasizing His faithfulness and presence in their lives and endeavors.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's presence and guidance, just like Solomon did as he began the temple construction project?
- How can I, like the Israelites, acknowledge and respond to God's provision and blessing in my life, whether it's through skilled workers, resources, or other means?
- What does it mean for me to 'begin the work' that God has called me to, and how can I trust in His presence and guidance as I take steps of faith?
- In what ways can I, like David, encourage and support others in their God-given endeavors, recognizing that God is with them and guiding them?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 22:16
Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron,.... That is, the cunning artificers were skilful to work in each of these, some in gold and silver, others in brass and iron: there is no number;
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:16
Be doing, to wit, when thou shalt come to the throne in my stead.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:16
1 Chronicles 22:16 Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, [there is] no number. Arise [therefore], and be doing, and the LORD be with thee.Ver. 16. There is no number.] See 1 Chronicles 22:14. Arise therefore, and be doing.] Up and at it, laying hold on the opportunity of time, which is, saith one, aliquid aggrediendi atque conficiendi facultas, the best advantage of any business.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:16
(16) Arise therefore, and be doing.—A phrase which recurs at Ezra 10:4.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 22:16
16. Arise therefore] R.V. omits therefore.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:16
6-16. David’s charge to Solomon, here recorded, belongs to the same period as that of 1 Kings 2:1-10. One passage supplements the other, and the contrast between them is very noticeable.
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