1 Chronicles 16:27 “Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwellin…”

1 Chronicles 16:27

Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

World English Bible

Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place.

American Standard Version

Honor and majesty are before him: Strength and gladness are in his place.

Geneva Bible 1599

Prayse and glory are before him: power and beautie are in his place.

Darby Translation

Majesty and splendour are before him; Strength and gladness in his place.

Young's Literal Translation

Honour and majesty [are] before Him, Strength and joy [are] in His place.

Bible in Basic English

Honour and glory are before him: strength and joy are in his holy place.

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Cross references

“Glory”

Psalm 16:11 Psalm 8:1 John 17:24 Psalm 63:2 Psalm 63:3

Psalm 16:11 · BSB

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.

Psalm 8:1 · BSB

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.

John 17:24 · BSB

Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.

Psalm 63:2 · BSB

So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory.

Psalm 63:3 · BSB

Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You.

“strength”

Psalm 43:2–4 Psalm 27:4–6 Psalm 28:7 Psalm 28:8

Psalm 43:2–4 · BSB

For You are the God of my refuge. Why have You rejected me? Why must I walk in sorrow because of the enemy’s oppression?

Psalm 27:4–6 · BSB

One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

Psalm 28:7 · BSB

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.

Psalm 28:8 · BSB

The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.

“place”

Psalm 96:6

Psalm 96:6 · BSB

Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

26For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.

28Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

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