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1 Chronicles 16:33
Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David’s liturgical proclamation calls creation to praise following the ark’s placement, framing the verse as a future expectation within a corporate worship declaration.
The words — The Hebrew יְרַנְּנ֖וּ (ye.ra.ne.Nu) translates literally to "they will shout for joy," while בָ֖א (va') means "[he is] coming."
The thread — The motif of nature rejoicing before the LORD’s coming judgment runs directly through Psalms 96:12 and Psalms 98:9, while Ezekiel 17:22 introduces the contrasting image of a planted cedar shoot.
Why it lands — The text states that the forest will celebrate when God arrives to judge the earth, requiring the reader to expect divine justice and submit to it without resistance.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he cometh to judge the earth.
Cross-references
- Psalms 96:12 Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy
- Psalms 98:9 before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.
- Ezekiel 17:22 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take a shoot from the lofty top of the cedar, and I will set it out. I will pluck a tender sprig from its topmost shoots, and I will plant it on a high and lofty mountain.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:8 in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
- 2 Peter 3:14 Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
- Revelation 11:17 saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:10 on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony.