1 Chronicles 16:26
For all the gods of the people are idols: but the Lord hath made the heavens.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
In Context
25For great is the Lord, and greatly praised; and he is to be feared above all gods.
27Majesty and honor are in his presence, strength and gladness are in his place.
Cross References
Job 9:8Who spread out the heavens by himself alone, and treadeth upon the hillocks of the sea;
Psalms 115:4Their idols are sliver and gold, the work of the hands of man.
Isaiah 42:5Thus hath said God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and the things which come out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to those that walk thereon:
Isaiah 44:24Thus hath said the Lord, thy Redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that hath made all things; that hath stretched forth the heavens by myself alone; that hath spread abroad the earth from my own self;
Jeremiah 10:12He made the earth by his power, he established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding he stretched out the heavens.
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 →