1 Chronicles 16:27
New International Version
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.

New Living Translation
Honor and majesty surround him; strength and joy fill his dwelling.

English Standard Version
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.

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

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

New King James Version
Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place.

New American Standard Bible
Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place.

NASB 1995
Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place.

NASB 1977
Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place.

Legacy Standard Bible
Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place.

Amplified Bible
Splendor and majesty are [found] in His presence; Strength and joy are [found] in His place (sanctuary).

Christian Standard Bible
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy are in His place.

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

Contemporary English Version
Give honor and praise to the LORD, whose power and beauty fill his holy temple."

English Revised Version
Honour and majesty are before him: strength and gladness are in his place.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Splendor and majesty are in his presence. Strength and joy are where he is.

Good News Translation
Glory and majesty surround him, power and joy fill his Temple.

International Standard Version
Splendor and majesty surround him, and strength and joy fill his palace.

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

NET Bible
Majestic splendor emanates from him, he is the source of strength and joy.

New Heart English Bible
Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
Glory and honor 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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Splendor and majesty [are] before Him, "" Strength and joy [are] in His place.

Young's Literal Translation
Honour and majesty are before Him, Strength and joy are in His place.

Smith's Literal Translation
Glory and honor before his face; strength and joy in his place.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Praise and magnificence are before him: strength and joy in his place.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Confession and magnificence are before him. Strength and gladness are in his place.

New American Bible
Splendor and majesty go before him; power and rejoicing are in his holy place.

New Revised Standard Version
Honor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Glory and majesty are in his presence; strength and greatness are in his sanctuary.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And glory and beauty are before him, strength and majesty in his holy place!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Honour and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Glory and praise are in his presence; strength and rejoicing are in his place.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Psalm of Thanksgiving
26For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. 27Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. 28Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.…

Cross References
Psalm 96:6
Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.

Psalm 29:1-2
A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

Psalm 104:1
Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty.

Psalm 145:5
the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.

Psalm 21:5
Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.

Psalm 8:1
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.

Psalm 93:1
The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

Psalm 111:3
Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.

Isaiah 6:3
And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Isaiah 24:14-15
They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD. / Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea.

Isaiah 35:2
It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.

Isaiah 60:13
The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet.

Habakkuk 3:3-4
God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth. / His radiance was like the sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power is hidden.

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”

Revelation 5:12
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!”


Treasury of Scripture

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

Glory

Psalm 8:1
To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

Psalm 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 63:2,3
To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary…

strength

Psalm 27:4-6
One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple…

Psalm 28:7,8
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him…

Psalm 43:2-4
For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? …

place

Psalm 96:6
Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

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7. The psalm of thanksgiving
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Splendor and majesty
The Hebrew words for "splendor" (הוֹד, hod) and "majesty" (הָדָר, hadar) convey a sense of beauty, glory, and honor that are intrinsic to God's nature. In the ancient Near Eastern context, these terms were often used to describe the grandeur of kings and deities. However, in this verse, they are attributed to the LORD, emphasizing His supreme and unparalleled sovereignty. The use of these words invites believers to recognize the awe-inspiring presence of God, which surpasses any earthly ruler's display of power and beauty. This acknowledgment calls for a response of worship and reverence, as God's splendor and majesty are not just attributes but are actively present "before Him," indicating His immediate and eternal presence.

are before Him
The phrase "are before Him" suggests a continual and unchanging state. In the Hebrew text, the preposition לִפְנֵי (lifnei) implies being in the presence of or in front of. This indicates that splendor and majesty are not just characteristics of God but are perpetually in His presence, highlighting His eternal nature. Historically, this reflects the understanding of God's omnipresence and omnipotence, where His divine attributes are always manifest. For the believer, this serves as a reminder that God's glory is ever-present and accessible, encouraging a life lived in constant awareness of His divine presence.

strength and joy
The words "strength" (עֹז, oz) and "joy" (שִׂמְחָה, simchah) are powerful descriptors of God's dwelling. "Strength" denotes might, power, and security, attributes that provide assurance and protection to those who seek refuge in Him. "Joy" reflects a state of gladness and delight, which is a natural response to being in God's presence. In the scriptural context, these attributes are not only present in God's dwelling but are also imparted to His people. Theologically, this suggests that those who abide in God experience His strength and joy, which are transformative and sustaining. This duality of strength and joy encapsulates the holistic nature of God's provision, offering both physical and spiritual sustenance.

fill His dwelling
The phrase "fill His dwelling" conveys the idea of completeness and abundance. The Hebrew verb מָלֵא (male) means to fill or to be full, indicating that God's dwelling is saturated with His attributes. In the historical context of the tabernacle and later the temple, God's dwelling was the central place of worship and divine encounter for the Israelites. This imagery extends to the New Testament understanding of believers as the temple of the Holy Spirit, where God's presence fills and empowers His people. Theologically, this signifies that God's dwelling is not limited to a physical location but is present wherever His people are. The fullness of strength and joy in His dwelling assures believers of God's constant provision and presence, encouraging them to live in the fullness of His grace and power.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Splendor
ה֤וֹד (hō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1935: Splendor, majesty, vigor

and majesty
וְהָדָר֙ (wə·hā·ḏār)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor

are before Him;
לְפָנָ֔יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

strength
עֹ֥ז (‘ōz)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5797: Strength, might

and joy
וְחֶדְוָ֖ה (wə·ḥeḏ·wāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2304: Rejoicing

fill His dwelling.
בִּמְקֹמֽוֹ׃ (bim·qō·mōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition


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