Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 16:28
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David and the Levites address the assembled Israelites and surrounding clans, directing them to give praise immediately after the ark of the covenant is placed in Jerusalem.
The words — The Hebrew הָב֤וּ (ha.Vu) means "ascribe" or "give," repeated twice to command the מִשְׁפְּח֣וֹת עַמִּ֔ים (clans of the nations) to attribute כָּב֥וֹד (glory) and עֹֽז (strength) to Yahweh.
The thread — This directive reappears in the New Testament as believers acknowledge God's sustaining grace and power (1 Corinthians 15:10; Philippians 4:13) and matches the Psalmist's summons for all the earth to worship (Psalm 100:1).
Why it lands — It requires the reader to actively account all honor and capability to God, framing worship as a deliberate transfer of credit rather than a personal achievement.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
- Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
- Psalms 100:1 A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
- Ephesians 1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
- Psalms 29:1 A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
- Psalms 66:1 For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth!
- Psalms 68:34 Ascribe the power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose strength is in the skies.
- Psalms 115:1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness.
- 1 Chronicles 29:10 Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.