1 Chronicles 16:8

8 Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

1 Chronicles 16:8 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
English Standard Version (ESV)
8 Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!
New Living Translation (NLT)
8 Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.
The Message Bible (MSG)
8 Thank God! Call out his Name! Tell the whole world who he is and what he's done!
American Standard Version (ASV)
8 O give thanks unto Jehovah, call upon his name; Make known his doings among the peoples.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
8 "Give thanks to the LORD. Call on his name. Make known among the nations what he has done.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
8 Give thanks to the Lord; call on His name; proclaim His deeds among the peoples.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
8 Give thanks to the Lord. Worship him. Tell the nations what he has done.

1 Chronicles 16:8 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 16:8

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 16:7)

1 Chronicles 16:8 In-Context

6 and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests were to blow the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.
7 That day David first appointed Asaph and his associates to give praise to the LORD in this manner:
8 Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
9 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver 34; Psalms 107:1; Psalms 118:1; Psalms 136:1
  • 2. S 2 Kings 19:19
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