Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. Both riches and honorThis phrase acknowledges that material wealth and social esteem are not merely the result of human effort or chance but are gifts from God. The Hebrew words for "riches" (עֹשֶׁר, osher) and "honor" (כָּבוֹד, kavod) emphasize abundance and glory, respectively. In the ancient Near Eastern context, these were seen as signs of divine favor. Theologically, this underscores the belief that God is the ultimate source of all blessings, aligning with the biblical principle that every good and perfect gift is from above ( James 1:17). come from You
This phrase highlights the divine origin of all blessings. The Hebrew verb used here, בּוֹא (bo), means "to come" or "to enter," suggesting that riches and honor are not self-generated but are bestowed by God. This reflects a worldview where God is actively involved in the distribution of resources and status, reminding believers of their dependence on Him for all things. and You are the ruler over all
This declaration affirms God's sovereignty. The Hebrew word for "ruler" (מָשַׁל, mashal) implies dominion and authority. In the historical context of ancient Israel, where kingship was a central institution, this statement elevates God as the supreme King above all earthly rulers. It serves as a reminder that human authority is subordinate to divine authority, encouraging believers to trust in God's ultimate governance. In Your hands are power and might
The imagery of God's "hands" signifies His active involvement and control over creation. The Hebrew words for "power" (כֹּחַ, koach) and "might" (גְּבוּרָה, geburah) convey strength and force. This phrase reassures believers of God's ability to accomplish His purposes and to intervene in human affairs. It is a call to recognize God's omnipotence and to rely on His strength rather than human capabilities. to exalt and give strength to all
This part of the verse emphasizes God's role in elevating and empowering individuals. The Hebrew verb for "exalt" (רוּם, rum) means to lift up or raise, while "give strength" (חָזַק, chazaq) implies fortification and encouragement. Historically, this reflects the biblical narrative of God raising up leaders like David and Solomon. Spiritually, it assures believers that God is attentive to their needs and is willing to empower them for His purposes. It is an invitation to seek God's help and to trust in His provision for strength and elevation in life's endeavors. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe speaker of this verse, King David, is addressing God in a prayer of praise and thanksgiving as he prepares for the construction of the temple. 2. IsraelThe nation of Israel is the context in which this prayer is offered, as David is gathering resources for the temple that his son Solomon will build. 3. Temple PreparationThis event marks the preparation for the building of the temple, a significant moment in Israel's history, symbolizing God's dwelling among His people. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is the ultimate ruler over all creation. Our lives, resources, and abilities are under His control and authority. Source of BlessingsUnderstand that both material and spiritual blessings come from God. We should acknowledge Him as the source of all that we have. Dependence on GodEmbrace a posture of dependence on God for strength and exaltation. Our achievements and status are gifts from His hand. Gratitude and WorshipCultivate a heart of gratitude and worship, acknowledging God's power and provision in our lives. StewardshipPractice responsible stewardship of the resources and opportunities God provides, using them for His glory and purposes. Bible Study Questions 1. How does recognizing God as the source of all riches and honor change your perspective on wealth and success? 2. In what ways can you demonstrate dependence on God's power and might in your daily life? 3. How can you cultivate a heart of gratitude for the blessings you have received from God? 4. What are some practical ways you can be a good steward of the resources God has entrusted to you? 5. How do the themes of God's sovereignty and provision in 1 Chronicles 29:12 connect with other scriptures you know? Can you identify any personal experiences that reflect these truths? Connections to Other Scriptures James 1:17This verse echoes the idea that every good and perfect gift comes from God, reinforcing the belief that all blessings, including riches and honor, originate from Him. Daniel 2:21This scripture highlights God's sovereignty over all kingdoms and His power to give wisdom and strength, similar to the themes in 1 Chronicles 29:12. Psalm 62:11This verse emphasizes that power belongs to God, aligning with the declaration of God's might and authority in 1 Chronicles 29:12. People David, Gad, Isaac, Jehiel, Jesse, Nathan, Ophir, Samuel, Solomon, ZadokPlaces Hebron, Jerusalem, OphirTopics Exalt, Glory, Hands, Honor, Honour, Lies, Power, Reignest, Riches, Rule, Ruler, Rulest, Ruling, Strength, Strengthen, Strong, WealthDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Chronicles 29:12 1265 hand of God
1305 God, activity of
1330 God, the provider
4287 universe
5267 control
5326 government
5476 property
8416 encouragement, promises
8780 materialism, and sin
8809 riches
8811 riches, attitudes to 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 8428 example 1 Chronicles 29:10-19 5686 fathers, examples 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 1105 God, power of
1335 blessing
5369 kingship, divine 1 Chronicles 29:11-13 5289 debt Library The Waves of Time
'The times that went over him.'--1 CHRON. xxix. 30. This is a fragment from the chronicler's close of his life of King David. He is referring in it to other written authorities in which there are fuller particulars concerning his hero; and he says, 'the acts of David the King, first and last, behold they are written in the book of Samuel the seer ... with all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over all Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.' Now I have ventured …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureThat we Ought to Offer Ourselves and all that is Ours to God, and to Pray for All
The Voice of the Disciple Lord, all that is in the heaven and in the earth is Thine.(1) I desire to offer myself up unto thee as a freewill offering, and to continue Thine for ever. Lord, in the uprightness of mine heart I willingly offer(2) myself to Thee to-day to be Thy servant for ever, in humble submission and for a sacrifice of perpetual praise. Receive me with this holy Communion of Thy precious Body, which I celebrate before Thee this day in the presence of the Angels invisibly surrounding, …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ The History Books
[Illustration: (drop cap T) Assyrian idol-god] Thus little by little the Book of God grew, and the people He had chosen to be its guardians took their place among the nations. A small place it was from one point of view! A narrow strip of land, but unique in its position as one of the highways of the world, on which a few tribes were banded together. All around great empires watched them with eager eyes; the powerful kings of Assyria, Egypt, and Babylonia, the learned Greeks, and, in later times, …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &C.
Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &c. [1273] Seeing the chief end of all religion is to redeem men from the spirit and vain conversation of this world and to lead into inward communion with God, before whom if we fear always we are accounted happy; therefore all the vain customs and habits thereof, both in word and deed, are to be rejected and forsaken by those who come to this fear; such as taking off the hat to a man, the bowings and cringings of the body, and such other salutations of that …
Robert Barclay—Theses Theologicae and An Apology for the True Christian Divinity Enoch, the Deathless
BY REV. W. J. TOWNSEND, D.D. Enoch was the bright particular star of the patriarchal epoch. His record is short, but eloquent. It is crowded into a few words, but every word, when placed under examination, expands indefinitely. Every virtue may be read into them; every eulogium possible to a human character shines from them. He was a devout man, a fearless preacher of righteousness, an intimate friend of God, and the only man of his dispensation who did not see death. He sheds a lustre on the …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known The Exile --Continued.
We have one psalm which the title connects with the beginning of David's stay at Adullam,--the thirty-fourth. The supposition that it dates from that period throws great force into many parts of it, and gives a unity to what is else apparently fragmentary and disconnected. Unlike those already considered, which were pure soliloquies, this is full of exhortation and counsel, as would naturally be the case if it were written when friends and followers began to gather to his standard. It reads like …
Alexander Maclaren—The Life of David Covenanting a Duty.
The exercise of Covenanting with God is enjoined by Him as the Supreme Moral Governor of all. That his Covenant should be acceded to, by men in every age and condition, is ordained as a law, sanctioned by his high authority,--recorded in his law of perpetual moral obligation on men, as a statute decreed by him, and in virtue of his underived sovereignty, promulgated by his command. "He hath commanded his covenant for ever."[171] The exercise is inculcated according to the will of God, as King and …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links 1 Chronicles 29:12 NIV1 Chronicles 29:12 NLT1 Chronicles 29:12 ESV1 Chronicles 29:12 NASB1 Chronicles 29:12 KJV
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