1 Chronicles 16:29 bbe — Give to the Lord the glory of his name; take with you an offering and come before him; give worship to the Lord in holy…

Bible in Basic English

"Give to the Lord the glory of his name; take with you an offering and come before him; give worship to the Lord in holy robes."

— 1 Chronicles 16:29, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 16 — Context

26

For all the gods of the nations are false gods; but the Lord made the heavens.

27

Honour and glory are before him: strength and joy are in his holy place.

28

Give to the Lord, O you families of the peoples, give to the Lord glory and strength.

29

Give to the Lord the glory of his name; take with you an offering and come before him; give worship to the Lord in holy robes.

30

Be in fear before him, all the earth: the world is ordered so that it may not be moved.

31

Let the heavens have joy and let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, The Lord is King.

32

Let the sea be thundering with all its waters; let the field be glad, and everything which is in it;

1 Chronicles 16:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 16:29 say?
1 Chronicles 16:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Give to the Lord the glory of his name; take with you an offering and come before him; give worship to the Lord in holy robes.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 16:29 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 16:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 16, verse 29.
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 16:29.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 16:29 in?
1 Chronicles 16:29 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 16:29?
1 Chronicles 16:29 reads (BBE): “Give to the Lord the glory of his name; take with you an offering and come before him; give worship to the Lord in holy robes.” 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.
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