2 Chronicles 5:13

2 Chronicles 5:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud

King James Version KJV

It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;

American Standard Version ASV

it came to pass, when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking Jehovah; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised Jehovah, saying, For he is good; for his lovingkindness endureth for ever; that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of Jehovah,

Bible in Basic English BBE

And when the players on horns, and those who made melody in song, with one voice were sounding the praise and glory of the Lord; with loud voices and with wind instruments, and brass and corded instruments of music, praising the Lord and saying, He is good; his mercy is unchanging for ever: then the house was full of the cloud of the glory of the Lord,

Free Bible Version FBV

The trumpeters and singers joined together with one voice to praise and thank the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, the singers raised their voices, praising the Lord: “For he is good; his trustworthy love lasts forever.” Then the Temple, the house of the Lord, was filled with a cloud.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And they were as one, blowing trumpets, and singing, and made one sounde to bee heard in praysing and thanking the Lord, and when they lift vp their voyce with trumpets and with cymbales, and with instruments of musicke, and when they praysed the Lord, singing, For he is good, because his mercie lasteth for euer) then the house, euen the house of the Lord was filled with a cloude,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

yea, it cometh to pass, as one [are] trumpeters and singers, to sound — one voice — to praise and to give thanks to Jehovah, and at the lifting up of the sound with trumpets, and with cymbals, and with instruments of song, and at giving praise to Jehovah, for good, for to the age [is] His kindness, that the house is filled with a cloud — the house of Jehovah,

World English Bible WEB

when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the LORD, saying, “For he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever!” then the house was filled with a cloud, even the LORD’s house,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the LORD, saying , For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

So when they all sounded together, both with trumpets, and voice, and cymbals, and organs, and with divers kind of musical instruments, and lifted up their voice on high: the sound was heard afar off, so that when they began to praise the Lord, and to say: Give glory to the Lord for he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever: the house of God was filled with a cloud.

Translation for Translators T4T

The men blowing trumpets, those playing the cymbals and other musical instruments, and the singers, made music together, praising Yahweh and singing this song: “Yahweh is good to us; he faithfully loves us forever.” Then suddenly the temple was filled with a cloud.

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2 Chronicles 5:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יְהִ֣י כְ֠/אֶחָד ל/מחצצרים לַ/מְחַצְּרִ֨ים וְ/לַ/מְשֹֽׁרֲרִ֜ים לְ/הַשְׁמִ֣יעַ קוֹל אֶחָ֗ד לְ/הַלֵּ֣ל וּ/לְ/הֹדוֹת֮ לַ/יהוָה֒ וּ/כְ/הָרִ֣ים ק֠וֹל בַּ/חֲצֹצְר֨וֹת וּ/בִ/מְצִלְתַּ֜יִם וּ/בִ/כְלֵ֣י הַ/שִּׁ֗יר וּ/בְ/הַלֵּ֤ל לַ/יהוָה֙ כִּ֣י ט֔וֹב כִּ֥י לְ/עוֹלָ֖ם חַסְדּ֑/וֹ וְ/הַ/בַּ֛יִת מָלֵ֥א עָנָ֖ן בֵּ֥ית יְהוָֽה

וַ/יְהִ֣י hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

כְ֠/אֶחָד ʼechâd H259 one Prep | Adj

ל/מחצצרים châtsar H2690 to blow Prep | V-Piel

לַ/מְחַצְּרִ֨ים châtsar H2690 to blow Prep | V-Piel

וְ/לַ/מְשֹֽׁרֲרִ֜ים shîyr H7891 to sing Conj | Prep | V-o

לְ/הַשְׁמִ֣יעַ shâmaʻ H8085 to hear Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

קוֹל qôwl H6963 voice N-ms

אֶחָ֗ד ʼechâd H259 one Adj

לְ/הַלֵּ֣ל hâlal H1984 to shine Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

וּ/לְ/הֹדוֹת֮ yâdâh H3034 to give thanks Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

לַ/יהוָה֒ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper

וּ/כְ/הָרִ֣ים rûwm H7311 to exalt Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

ק֠וֹל qôwl H6963 voice N-ms

בַּ/חֲצֹצְר֨וֹת chătsôtsᵉrâh H2689 trumpet Prep | N-fp

וּ/בִ/מְצִלְתַּ֜יִם mᵉtsêleth H4700 cymbal Conj | Prep | N-fd

וּ/בִ/כְלֵ֣י kᵉlîy H3627 article/utensil Conj | Prep | N-mp

הַ/שִּׁ֗יר shîyr H7892 song Art | N-cs

וּ/בְ/הַלֵּ֤ל hâlal H1984 to shine Conj | Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

לַ/יהוָה֙ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper

כִּ֣י kîy H3588 for Conj

ט֔וֹב ṭôwb H2896 pleasant Adj

כִּ֥י kîy H3588 for Conj

לְ/עוֹלָ֖ם ʻôwlâm H5769 forever Prep | N-ms

חַסְדּ֑/וֹ chêçêd H2617 kindness N-ms | Suff

וְ/הַ/בַּ֛יִת bayith H1004 place Conj | Art | N-ms

מָלֵ֥א mâlêʼ H4390 to fill V-Qal-Perf-3ms

עָנָ֖ן ʻânân H6051 cloud N-ms

בֵּ֥ית bayith H1004 place N-ms

יְהוָֽה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 5:13

וַ/יְהִ֣י hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-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.

כְ֠/אֶחָד ʼechâd H259 "one" Prep | Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.

Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)

Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.

ל/מחצצרים châtsar H2690 "to blow" Prep | V-Piel

To blow a trumpet in the Bible means to sound a loud, clear note. In Numbers 10:7, the trumpets sound a warning, while in 1 Corinthians 14:8, a uncertain sound is compared to a trumpet.

Definition: 1) to sound a trumpet 1a) (Piel) players on clarions (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) sound with clarions (participle)

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: blow, sound, trumpeter. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 7:6; 2 Chronicles 29:28.

לַ/מְחַצְּרִ֨ים châtsar H2690 "to blow" Prep | V-Piel

To blow a trumpet in the Bible means to sound a loud, clear note. In Numbers 10:7, the trumpets sound a warning, while in 1 Corinthians 14:8, a uncertain sound is compared to a trumpet.

Definition: 1) to sound a trumpet 1a) (Piel) players on clarions (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) sound with clarions (participle)

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: blow, sound, trumpeter. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:24; 2 Chronicles 7:6; 2 Chronicles 29:28.

וְ/לַ/מְשֹֽׁרֲרִ֜ים shîyr H7891 "to sing" Conj | Prep | V-o

This Hebrew word means to sing, and it is used in the Bible to describe the act of singing, like when the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15. It can also refer to a singer or songstress. The Bible often mentions singing as a way to praise God.

Definition: 1) to sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sing 1a2) singer, songstresses (participle) 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to sing 1b2) singer, songstress (participle) 1c) (Hophal) to be sung

Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: behold (by mistake for H7789 (שׁוּר)), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). See also: Exodus 15:1; Nehemiah 12:45; Psalms 7:1.

לְ/הַשְׁמִ֣יעַ shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.

Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound

Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.

קוֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.

אֶחָ֗ד ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj

לְ/הַלֵּ֣ל hâlal H1984 "to shine" Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.

Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light

Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. See also: Genesis 12:15; Psalms 113:1; Psalms 5:6.

וּ/לְ/הֹדוֹת֮ yâdâh H3034 "to give thanks" Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

To give thanks or praise, originally meaning to throw or cast, like shooting an arrow. In the Bible, it's used to describe worship or confession with extended hands. It appears in Psalms and other books, like 1 Chronicles.

Definition: 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)

Usage: Occurs in 111 OT verses. KJV: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). See also: Genesis 29:35; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 6:6.

לַ/יהוָה֒ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" Prep | 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.

וּ/כְ/הָרִ֣ים rûwm H7311 "to exalt" Conj | Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a

This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.

Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)

Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.

ק֠וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

בַּ/חֲצֹצְר֨וֹת chătsôtsᵉrâh H2689 "trumpet" Prep | N-fp

The Hebrew word for trumpet, which made a quavering note, is used in the Bible to signal important events. In Numbers 10:2, God tells Moses to make two trumpets to call the community together. Trumpets were also used in battle, as in Joshua 6:4.

Definition: trumpet, clarion

Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: trumpet(-er). See also: Numbers 10:2; 2 Chronicles 5:13; Psalms 98:6.

וּ/בִ/מְצִלְתַּ֜יִם mᵉtsêleth H4700 "cymbal" Conj | Prep | N-fd

Metselt refers to cymbals, specifically double tinklers used to make music in biblical times.

Definition: cymbals

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: cymbals. See also: 1 Chronicles 13:8; 1 Chronicles 25:1; Nehemiah 12:27.

וּ/בִ/כְלֵ֣י kᵉlîy H3627 "article/utensil" Conj | Prep | N-mp

This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.

Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed

Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.

הַ/שִּׁ֗יר shîyr H7892 "song" Art | N-cs

This word refers to a song or singing, and it is used in the Bible to describe musical expressions of praise and worship, like the songs of David in the book of Psalms. It can also be used to describe a specific song or ode.

Definition: 1) song 1a) lyric song 1b) religious song 1c) song of Levitical choirs Also means: shi.rah (שִׁירָה "song" H7892B)

Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 76:1; Psalms 18:1.

וּ/בְ/הַלֵּ֤ל hâlal H1984 "to shine" Conj | Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

To be foolish means to act wildly or make a show, like the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:29. It can also mean to celebrate or boast, as in Psalm 38:5.

Definition: 1) to shine 1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour) 1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light

לַ/יהוָה֙ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" Prep | 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.

כִּ֣י kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

ט֔וֹב ṭôwb H2896 "pleasant" Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.

Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)

Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.

כִּ֥י kîy H3588 "for" Conj

לְ/עוֹלָ֖ם ʻôwlâm H5769 "forever" Prep | N-ms

This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.

Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity

Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.

חַסְדּ֑/וֹ chêçêd H2617 "kindness" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.

Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness

Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.

וְ/הַ/בַּ֛יִת bayith H1004 "place" Conj | Art | N-ms

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

מָלֵ֥א mâlêʼ H4390 "to fill" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.

Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)

Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.

עָנָ֖ן ʻânân H6051 "cloud" N-ms

This Hebrew word means a cloud or cloudy, and is used to describe the cloud that God uses to appear to his people. It appears in the Bible to describe God's presence, and is translated as cloud in the KJV.

Definition: 1) cloud, cloudy, cloud-mass 1a) cloud-mass (of theophanic cloud) 1b) cloud Aramaic equivalent: a.nan (עֲנָן "cloud" H6050)

Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: cloud(-y). See also: Genesis 9:13; Deuteronomy 1:33; Psalms 78:14.

בֵּ֥ית bayith H1004 "place" N-ms

Definition: nm place, origin, between

יְהוָֽה 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.

Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 5:13

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Context
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2 Chronicles 5:13 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 5:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 5:13
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:13
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:13
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:13
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 5:13
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 5:13
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 5:13

Context — The Ark Enters the Temple

11Now all the priests who were present had consecrated themselves regardless of their divisions. And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, 12all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets.

13The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud

14so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezra 3:11	And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.
2	Jeremiah 33:11	the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.
3	2 Chronicles 7:3	When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”
4	Revelation 5:8–14	When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels and living creatures and elders encircling the throne, and their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.
5	Isaiah 52:8	Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion.
6	Psalms 100:5	For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.
7	Psalms 136:1–26	Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever. He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever. By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever. He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever. He made the great lights— His loving devotion endures forever. the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever. the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever. He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever. and brought Israel out from among them His loving devotion endures forever. with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. His loving devotion endures forever. He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever. and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever. but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever. He led His people through the wilderness. His loving devotion endures forever. He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. and slaughtered mighty kings— His loving devotion endures forever. Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever. and Og king of Bashan— His loving devotion endures forever. and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever. a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever. He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever. and freed us from our enemies. His loving devotion endures forever. He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever.
8	Psalms 95:1–2	Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.
9	2 Chronicles 20:21	Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.”
10	Exodus 40:34–35	Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

2 Chronicles 5:13 Summary

[In 2 Chronicles 5:13, the priests and singers came together to praise and thank the Lord with one voice, lifting up their voices and instruments in worship. This scene shows us the importance of unity and harmony in worship, as we see in Psalm 133:1, where it says 'how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity'. The declaration 'For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever' reminds us of God's eternal character and love, as seen in Psalm 100:5. As we worship, we can seek to experience the presence and glory of God, just like the Israelites did in the temple, and express our gratitude for His enduring love and goodness.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the cloud filling the temple in 2 Chronicles 5:13?

The cloud represents the presence and glory of God, as seen in Exodus 40:34-35 and 1 Kings 8:10-11, where the cloud also filled the tabernacle and the temple, signifying God's dwelling among His people.

Why did the priests and singers praise the Lord with one voice in 2 Chronicles 5:13?

They praised the Lord with one voice to express their unity and harmony in worship, as encouraged in Psalm 133:1, and to declare the eternal goodness and loving devotion of the Lord, as stated in Psalm 100:5 and Psalm 136:1-3.

What is the meaning of 'For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever' in 2 Chronicles 5:13?

This phrase is a declaration of the Lord's eternal character, emphasizing His goodness and loving devotion, as seen in Psalm 107:1 and Psalm 118:1-4, where it is repeated to express the people's gratitude and trust in the Lord's enduring love.

How does the scene in 2 Chronicles 5:13 relate to the New Testament concept of worship?

The scene in 2 Chronicles 5:13 foreshadows the New Testament concept of worship, where believers gather to praise and thank the Lord with one voice, as seen in Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16, and where the presence of God dwells among His people, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean to praise the Lord with one voice, and how can I apply this to my own worship and community?
How does the declaration 'For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever' impact my understanding of God's character and my relationship with Him?
What role does music and singing play in expressing praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, and how can I use these elements in my own worship?
How can I cultivate a sense of unity and harmony in my worship community, as seen in 2 Chronicles 5:13?
What does the presence of the cloud in the temple represent in my own life, and how can I seek to experience the presence and glory of God in my daily worship?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 5:13

[See comments on 2 Chronicles 5:1].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 5:13

It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:13

2 Chronicles 5:13 It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers [were] as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up [their] voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, [saying], For [he is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever: that [then] the house was filled with a cloud, [even] the house of the LORD;Ver. 13. Were even as one, to make one sound.] Signifying that unanimity and good agreement that must be amongst ministers, yea, all Christians.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:13

(13) It came even to pass . . . thanking the Lord.—And the trumpeters and the minstrels were to sound aloud, as one man, with one sound, in order to praise and thank the Lord. This ends the parenthesis- Their voice with the trumpets.—Rather, A sound with trumpets, &c. And praised the Lord, saying, For he is good.—For this common liturgical formula see 1 Chronicles 16:34; 1 Chronicles 16:41. That then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the Lord.—Omit that (1 Kings 8:10). “Then the cloud filled the house of the Lord.” The LXX. reads, “with the cloud of the glory of the Lord; “the Vulg. simply, “so that the house of God was filled with a cloud.” (The Syriac and Arabic omit 2 Chronicles 5:12-13.) The unpointed Heb. text might be rendered, “the house was filled with the cloud of the house of the Lord;” but the Authorised Version is preferable; the phrase, “the house of the Lord,” being added as a sort of climax. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 4:21, ad fin.) So Reuss, “Le temple se remplit d’une nuée, le temple de l’ Eternel.” The emphatic word is Jehovah, of whose presence the bright cloud was the standing token.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 5:13

Verse 13. For he is good] This was either the whole of the song, or the burden of each verse. The Hebrew is very short: - כי טוב כי לעולם חסדו Ki tob, ki leolam chasdo. For he is good; for his mercy is endless.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 5:13

13. instruments of musick] Rather as R.V. mg. instruments for song. for his mercy endureth for ever] 1 Chronicles 16:41. was filled with a cloud] Exodus 40:34-35.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 5:13

Even the house of the Lord - Or, according to another reading (Septuagint), which removes the superfluousness of these words - “The house was filled with a cloud of the glory of the Lord.”

Sermons on 2 Chronicles 5:13

	Sermon	Description
	If It Be Thou, Bid Me Come by Carter Conlon	This sermon emphasizes the importance of deepening our relationship with God and running the race of faith with determination and truth. It calls for a commitment to seek God's wil
	If You Don’t Praise the Lord, You’re Going to Fail by Hans R. Waldvogel	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of praising the Lord. They share their personal experience of how praising God broke chains and brought liberation. The speaker als
	Preparation for and Possession of Revival by Alan Cairns	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the undeniable work of God that cannot be denied. He refers to the notable miracles performed by the apostles in Acts 4, which were evident
	Spiritual Sacrifices by William Ray	William Ray emphasizes the significance of offering spiritual sacrifices, particularly the sacrifice of praise and joy, as essential to fulfilling God's will. He illustrates this t
	The Message of 2 Chronicles by G. Campbell Morgan	G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the critical distinction between rationalism and ritualism in the life of a nation, as illustrated in 2 Chronicles. He highlights Solomon's initial gr
	Then the House Was Filled With a Cloud. by F.B. Meyer	F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of inviting God's presence, symbolized by the Shekinah cloud, into our lives and spirits, as it represents God's desire to dwell among His pe
	Memoirs: 5.\tDays of Revival\t 129 by Robert Murray M'Cheyne	Robert Murray M'Cheyne reflects on the days of revival in Dundee, where he was joyfully welcomed back by his congregation after a period of absence. He describes the profound emoti