1 Chronicles 16:11 bbe — Let your search be for the Lord and for his strength; let your hearts ever be turned to him.

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"Let your search be for the Lord and for his strength; let your hearts ever be turned to him."

— 1 Chronicles 16:11, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 16:11 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
WEB
“Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
NET
“Seek the LORD and the strength he gives! Seek his presence continually!”
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1 Chronicles 16 — Context

O give praise to the Lord; give honour to his name, talking of his doings among the peoples.

Let your voice be sounded in songs and melody; let all your thoughts be of the wonder of his works.

Have glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who are searching after the Lord be glad.

Let your search be for the Lord and for his strength; let your hearts ever be turned to him.

Keep in mind the great works which he has done; his wonders, and the decisions of his mouth;

O you seed of Israel his servant, you children of Jacob, his loved ones.

He is the Lord our God: he is judge of all the earth.

1 Chronicles 16:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 16:11 say?

1 Chronicles 16:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let your search be for the Lord and for his strength; let your hearts ever be turned to him.”

Where is 1 Chronicles 16:11 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 16:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 16, verse 11.

Who wrote 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.

What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?

1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.

What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 16:11.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 16:11 in?

1 Chronicles 16:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 16:11?

1 Chronicles 16:11 reads (BBE): “Let your search be for the Lord and for his strength; let your hearts ever be turned to him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Chronicles 16:11 bbe — Let your search be for the Lord and for his strength; let your hearts ever be turned to him.

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