1 Chronicles 16:25

25 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.

1 Chronicles 16:25 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
English Standard Version (ESV)
25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and he is to be held in awe above all gods.
New Living Translation (NLT)
25 Great is the LORD ! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods.
The Message Bible (MSG)
25 And why? Because God is great - well worth praising! No god or goddess comes close in honor.
American Standard Version (ASV)
25 For great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised: He also is to be feared above all gods.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
25 "The LORD is great! He should be highly praised. He should be feared more than all [other] gods
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
25 For the Lord is great and is highly praised; He is feared above all gods.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
25 The LORD is great. He is really worthy of praise. People should have respect for him as the greatest God of all.

1 Chronicles 16:25 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 95:25

(See Gill on Psalms 95:3)

1 Chronicles 16:25 In-Context

23 Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.
24 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
25 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
26 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
27 Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 18:3; Psalms 48:1
  • 2. Psalms 76:7; Psalms 89:7
  • 3. Exodus 18:11; Deuteronomy 32:39; 2 Chronicles 2:5; Psalms 135:5; Isaiah 40:25
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