1 Chronicles 16:25 Meaning and Explanation
“For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.”
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Read Full Chapter →The LORD is great and greatly to be praised, to be revered above all so-called gods.
What Does 1 Chronicles 16:25 Mean?
The psalm gives the reason for universal praise. The Lord is great, worthy of praise that matches His greatness, and to be held in awe far above anything else that claims worship.
Our praise should rise to the measure of who God is, and since His greatness is boundless, our worship can never overreach. To fear the Lord above all gods is to give Him the supreme place in the heart that belongs to Him alone. Nothing in heaven or earth rivals Him; therefore nothing should rival Him for our reverence and love.
1 Chronicles 16:25 in the Original Language
gadol (גָּדוֹל), 'great' -- vast and exalted in majesty, surpassing all comparison.
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What does 1 Chronicles 16:25 mean?
The LORD is great and greatly to be praised, to be revered above all so-called gods.