1 Chronicles 16:25
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised. He also is to be feared above all gods.
World English Bible Updated
In The King James Version
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
In Context
24Declare his glory among the nations, and his marvelous works among all the peoples.
26For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
Cross References
Exodus 15:11Who is like you, LORD, among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
Psalms 76:7You, even you, are to be feared. Who can stand in your sight when you are angry?
Psalms 89:7a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones, to be feared above all those who are around him?
Psalms 145:3Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised! His greatness is unsearchable.
Jeremiah 5:22Don’t you fear me?’ says the LORD; ‘Won’t you tremble at my presence, who have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it can’t pass it? Though its waves toss themselves, yet they can’t prevail. Though they roar, they still can’t pass over it.’
Jeremiah 10:7Who shouldn’t fear you, King of the nations? For it belongs to you. Because among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is no one like you.
Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 16:8-37
David's Psalm of Praise. ( b. c. 1045.) 7 Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the Lord into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. 8 Give thanks unto the Lord , call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. 9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. 10 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord . 11 Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually. 12 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his… Read the whole commentary →