Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let the trees of the forest sing, let them sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. New Living Translation Let the trees of the forest sing for joy before the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. English Standard Version Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. Berean Standard Bible Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. King James Bible Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth. New King James Version Then the trees of the woods shall rejoice before the LORD, For He is coming to judge the earth. New American Standard Bible Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy in the presence of the LORD; For He is coming to judge the earth. NASB 1995 Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD; For He is coming to judge the earth. NASB 1977 Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD; For He is coming to judge the earth. Legacy Standard Bible Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before Yahweh; For He is coming to judge the earth. Amplified Bible Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD; For He comes to judge and govern the earth. Christian Standard Bible Then the trees of the forest will shout for joy before the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the trees of the forest will shout for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. American Standard Version Then shall the trees of the wood sing for joy before Jehovah; For he cometh to judge the earth. Contemporary English Version Then every tree in the forest will sing joyful songs to the LORD. He is coming to judge all people on earth. English Revised Version Then shall the trees of the wood sing for joy before the LORD, for he cometh to judge the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the trees in the forest will sing with joy in the presence of the LORD when he comes to judge the earth. Good News Translation The trees in the woods will shout for joy when the LORD comes to rule the earth. International Standard Version Then let the trees in the forest sing out in praise, for the LORD is coming to judge the world. Majority Standard Bible Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. NET Bible Then let the trees of the forest shout with joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth! New Heart English Bible Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. Webster's Bible Translation Then shall the trees of the wood sing at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth. World English Bible Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen trees of the forest sing, "" From the presence of YHWH, "" For He has come to judge the earth! Young's Literal Translation Then sing do trees of the forest, From the presence of Jehovah, For He hath come to judge the earth! Smith's Literal Translation Then shall the trees of the forest shout from the face of Jehovah, for he came to judge the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen shall the trees of the wood give praise before the Lord: because he is come to judge the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the trees of the forest will give praise before the Lord. For he comes to judge the earth. New American Bible Then let all the trees of the forest exult before the LORD, who comes, who comes to rule the earth. New Revised Standard Version Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen shall the trees of the forest sing praises at the presence of the LORD because he comes to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with justice, and reprove the peoples in faithfulness; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then the trees of the forest shall sing before LORD JEHOVAH, who comes to judge the Earth! He shall judge the world by justice, and he shall rebuke the nations in faithfulness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then shall the trees of the wood sing for joy, Before the LORD, for He is come to judge the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then shall the trees of the wood rejoice before the Lord, for he is come to judge the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Psalm of Thanksgiving…32Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. 33Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. 34Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.… Cross References Psalm 96:12-13 Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy / before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness. Psalm 98:7-9 Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it. / Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy / before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity. Isaiah 55:12 You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Romans 8:19-22 The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. ... Psalm 148:7-13 Praise the LORD from the earth, all great sea creatures and ocean depths, / lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word, / mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, ... Isaiah 44:23 Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel. Isaiah 49:13 Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones. Psalm 65:12-13 The pastures of the wilderness overflow; the hills are robed with joy. / The pastures are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are decked with grain. They shout in triumph; indeed, they sing. Psalm 69:34 Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them. Psalm 93:3-4 The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. / Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic. Psalm 97:6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. Psalm 104:31-34 May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works. / He looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smolder. / I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. ... Isaiah 35:1-2 The wilderness and the dry land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. / 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 42:10-12 Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. Revelation 5:13 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!” Treasury of Scripture Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he comes to judge the earth. the trees Psalm 96:12,13 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice … Ezekiel 17:22-24 Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar, and will set it; I will crop off from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will plant it upon an high mountain and eminent: … because Psalm 98:9 Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. 2 Thessalonians 1:8,10 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: … 2 Peter 3:14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. Jump to Previous Earth Forest Joy Judge Presence Sing Sounding Trees WoodJump to Next Earth Forest Joy Judge Presence Sing Sounding Trees Wood1 Chronicles 16 1. David's festival sacrifice4. He orders a choir to sing thanksgiving 7. The psalm of thanksgiving 37. He appoints ministers, porters, priests, and musicians, to attend the ark Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy This phrase uses poetic imagery to convey the idea of creation rejoicing. In biblical literature, nature often personifies joy and praise to God, as seen in Psalms 96:12 and Isaiah 55:12. The trees singing symbolize the entire creation's response to God's presence and actions. This reflects the belief that all creation is under God's dominion and participates in His glory. The imagery of trees singing can also be seen as a metaphor for the nations or peoples of the earth, as trees often symbolize strength and endurance in scripture. before the LORD for He is coming to judge the earth Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe king of Israel who organized the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and established worship practices, including this song of thanksgiving. 2. Ark of the Covenant The sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. 3. Jerusalem The city where the Ark was brought, symbolizing the central place of worship and God's dwelling among His people. 4. The Forest Represents all of creation, which is called to rejoice in anticipation of God's righteous judgment. 5. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the righteous judge of all the earth. Teaching Points Creation's AnticipationCreation itself is depicted as rejoicing in anticipation of God's righteous judgment. This reminds us that God's justice is not only for humanity but encompasses all of creation. God's Righteous Judgment The verse emphasizes the certainty of God's coming judgment, which is a cause for joy for those who are in right standing with Him. It encourages believers to live righteously in anticipation of His return. Worship and Thanksgiving The context of this verse is a song of thanksgiving. It teaches us the importance of worship and gratitude in our relationship with God, acknowledging His sovereignty and justice. Hope in God's Justice In a world often marked by injustice, this verse offers hope that God will ultimately set things right. Believers are encouraged to trust in His perfect timing and justice. Engagement with Creation The imagery of trees singing for joy invites us to consider our relationship with the natural world and our role in stewarding it as part of God's creation. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thenאָ֥ז (’āz) Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore the trees עֲצֵ֣י (‘ă·ṣê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood of the forest הַיָּ֑עַר (hay·yā·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3293: A copse of bushes, a forest, honey in the comb will sing for joy יְרַנְּנ֖וּ (yə·ran·nə·nū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7442: To give a ringing cry before מִלִּפְנֵ֣י (mil·lip̄·nê) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He is coming בָ֖א (ḇā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to judge לִשְׁפּ֥וֹט (liš·pō·wṭ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate the earth. הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links 1 Chronicles 16:33 NIV1 Chronicles 16:33 NLT 1 Chronicles 16:33 ESV 1 Chronicles 16:33 NASB 1 Chronicles 16:33 KJV 1 Chronicles 16:33 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 16:33 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 16:33 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 16:33 French Bible 1 Chronicles 16:33 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:33 Then the trees of the forest will (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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