Psalms 104:31

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

יְהִ֤י כְב֣וֹד יְהוָ֣ה לְעוֹלָ֑ם יִשְׂמַ֖ח יְהוָ֣ה בְּמַעֲשָֽׂיו׃

Transliteration

Yəhî kəbôd YHWH lə'ôlām; yiśmaḥ YHWH bəma'ăśāyw.

Grammar Details

*yəhî*: qal jussive, 3rd person masculine singular - may it be/let it be
*kəbôd*: noun, masculine singular construct - glory of
*YHWH*: proper name - the LORD
*lə'ôlām*: preposition with noun, masculine singular - forever/for eternity
*yiśmaḥ*: qal imperfect, 3rd person masculine singular - he rejoices
*bəma'ăśāyw*: preposition with noun, masculine plural construct with 3rd person masculine singular suffix - in his works

Word Meanings

*yəhî*: may it be/let it be/may it continue
*kəbôd*: glory/honor/splendor
*lə'ôlām*: forever/for eternity/perpetually
*yiśmaḥ*: rejoice/be glad/delight
*ma'ăśāyw*: works/deeds/actions/creations

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
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Referenced Verses

Gen 1:31 : 31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
Rev 5:12-13 : 12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. 13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
Isa 65:18-19 : 18 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy. 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying.
Jer 32:41 : 41 Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.
Zeph 3:17 : 17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
Luke 15:5-6 : 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
Luke 15:22-24 : 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again ; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
Rom 11:36 : 36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
Gal 1:5 : 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Eph 3:21 : 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
2 Tim 4:18 : 18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Heb 13:21 : 21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Pet 5:11 : 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Exod 31:17 : 17 It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.
Ps 102:16 : 16 When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
Isa 62:5 : 5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.
2 Pet 3:18 : 18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

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