1 Chronicles · Chapter 16 · Gratitude
1 Chronicles 16:34 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever."
KJV · King James Version
"O give thanks3034 unto the LORD3068; for he is good2896; for his mercy2617 endureth for ever5769."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses unto, the, lord, mercy, while the WEB renders these as yahweh, loving, kindness, endures. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
1 Chronicles 16:34 in 1 Chronicles 16
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Chronicles 16:34 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Chronicles 16. Read the full chapter →
- v.32 Let the sea roar, and its fullness! Let the field exult, and all that is in it!
- v.33 Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth.
- v.34 Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
- v.35 Say, “Save us, God of our salvation! Gather us together and deliver us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, to triumph in your praise.”
- v.36 Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting. All the people said, “Amen,” and praised Yahweh.
Book background
About the Book of 1 Chronicles
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Historical narrative
- Author
- Ezra (traditional)
- Date written
- c. 450–400 BC
- Audience
- Post-exile Jewish community
- Chapters
- 29
1 Chronicles begins with extensive genealogies from Adam to David, then recounts David's reign with strong emphasis on his preparations for the temple. Unlike 2 Samuel, Chronicles softens David's failures and highlights his role as worship leader, encouraging the post-exile community to recover their identity around the temple.
Setting: Written after the return from Babylon; retells history through a priestly lens.
Key themes: lineage · worship · temple · Davidic kingship · continuity
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 1 Chronicles 16:34
1 Chronicles 16:34 contains 15 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
Oh give thanks to Yahweh
OGTTY
- 2
for he is good
FHIG
- 3
for his loving kindness endures forever.
FHLKEF
Frequently asked
FAQ about 1 Chronicles 16:34
What does 1 Chronicles 16:34 say?
1 Chronicles 16:34 reads: "Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever." — from the Old Testament, 1 Chronicles (Historical narrative). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 1 Chronicles 16:34 in?
1 Chronicles 16:34 is in the book of 1 Chronicles, traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional) and written around c. 450–400 BC. 1 Chronicles is historical narrative in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Post-exile Jewish community. Best known for David's preparations for the temple.
What is 1 Chronicles 16:34 about?
1 Chronicles 16:34 is primarily a Bible verse about Gratitude. Within 1 Chronicles, 1 Chronicles begins with extensive genealogies from Adam to David, then recounts David's reign with strong emphasis on his preparations for the temple. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 1 Chronicles 16:34 in WEB and KJV?
1 Chronicles 16:34 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "O give thanks3034 unto the LORD3068; for he is good2896; for his mercy2617 endureth for ever5769.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 1 Chronicles 16:34?
1 Chronicles 16:34 is 15 words in the WEB translation (82 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise 1 Chronicles 16:34?
To memorise 1 Chronicles 16:34, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 1 Chronicles 16:34 matter in 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles begins with extensive genealogies from Adam to David, then recounts David's reign with strong emphasis on his preparations for the temple. Unlike 2 Samuel, Chronicles softens David's failures and highlights his role as worship leader, encouraging the post-exile community to recover their identity around the temple. 1 Chronicles 16:34 sits within this larger story — 1 Chronicles as a whole emphasises lineage, worship, temple.
How can I apply 1 Chronicles 16:34 today?
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James 1:17
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Job 1:21
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