1 Chronicles 16:31

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

יִשְׂמְח֤וּ הַשָּׁמַ֙יִם֙ וְתָגֵ֣ל הָאָ֔רֶץ וְיֹאמְר֥וּ בַגּוֹיִ֖ם יְהוָ֥ה מָלָֽךְ׃

Transliteration

śāmaḥ [Let rejoice] haššāmayim [the heavens] and gîl [let rejoice] hāʾāreṣ [the earth], and let them ʾāmar [say] among the gôyim [nations], "YHWH [The LORD] mālak [reigns]."

Grammar Details

• *śāmaḥ*: qal imperfect 3rd person masculine plural jussive - let them rejoice
• *gîl*: qal imperfect 3rd person feminine singular jussive - let it rejoice
• *ʾāmar*: qal imperfect 3rd person masculine plural jussive - let them say
• *mālak*: qal perfect 3rd person masculine singular - he reigned/became king
• *haššāmayim*: definite article + plural noun - the heavens
• *hāʾāreṣ*: definite article + singular noun - the earth
• *gôyim*: definite article + plural noun - the nations
• *bǎ-* (prefix): preposition - among
• *wĕ-* (prefix): conjunction - and

Word Meanings

• *śāmaḥ*: rejoice/be glad
• *gîl*: rejoice/be glad/exult
• *ʾāmar*: say/speak/tell
• *mālak*: reign/rule/be king
• *šāmayim*: heavens/sky
• *ʾāreṣ*: earth/land/ground
• *gôyim*: nations/gentiles/peoples

Referenced Verses

• Ps 96:10 : 10 Say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth: The world also is established that it cannot be moved: He will judge the peoples with equity.
• Ps 97:1 : 1 Jehovah reigneth; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad.
• Ps 99:1 : 1 Jehovah reigneth; let the peoples tremble: He sitteth [above] the cherubim; let the earth be moved.
• Isa 49:13 : 13 Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for Jehovah hath comforted his people, and will have compassion upon his afflicted.
• Rev 19:6 : 6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunders, saying, Hallelujah: for the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigneth.
• Matt 6:13 : 13 And bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil [one].
• Luke 2:10 : 10 And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
• Luke 2:13-14 : 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace {G2107} among men in whom he is well pleased.
• Luke 15:10 : 10 Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
• Ps 145:1 : 1 [ A Psalm of praise; of David.] I will extol thee, my God, O King; And I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
• Ps 148:1-4 : 1 Praise ye Jehovah. Praise ye Jehovah from the heavens: Praise him in the heights. 2 Praise ye him, all his angels: Praise ye him, all his host. 3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: Praise him, all ye stars of light. 4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, And ye waters that are above the heavens.
• Isa 33:22 : 22 For Jehovah is our judge, Jehovah is our lawgiver, Jehovah is our king; he will save us.
• Isa 44:23 : 23 Sing, O ye heavens, for Jehovah hath done it; shout, ye lower parts of the earth; break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for Jehovah hath redeemed Jacob, and will glorify himself in Israel.
• Ps 98:4 : 4 Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all the earth: Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises.
• Ps 19:1 : 1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth his handiwork.
• Ps 89:5 : 5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Jehovah; Thy faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.
• Ps 93:1-2 : 1 Jehovah reigneth; He is clothed with majesty; Jehovah is clothed with strength; he hath girded himself therewith: The world also is established, that it cannot be moved. 2 Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting.