1 Chronicles 29:11 bbe — Yours, O Lord, is the strength and the power and the glory, and the authority and the honour: for everything in heaven…

Bible in Basic English

"Yours, O Lord, is the strength and the power and the glory, and the authority and the honour: for everything in heaven and on earth is yours; yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are lifted up as head over all."

— 1 Chronicles 29:11, Bible in Basic English

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  • ASV

    “Thine, O Jehovah, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Jehovah, and thou art exalted as head above all. ”

1 Chronicles 29 — Context

8

And those who had stones of great price gave them to the store of the house of the Lord, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.

9

Then the people were glad because their offerings were freely given, for with a true heart they freely gave what they had to the Lord; and David the king was full of joy.

10

So David gave praise to the Lord before all the people; and David said, Praise be to you, O Lord the God of Israel, our father for ever and ever.

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Yours, O Lord, is the strength and the power and the glory, and the authority and the honour: for everything in heaven and on earth is yours; yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are lifted up as head over all.

12

Wealth and honour come from you, and you are ruler over all, and in your hand is power and strength; it is in your power to make great, and to give strength to all.

13

So now, our God, we give you praise, honouring the glory of your name.

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But who am I and what is my people, that we have power to give so freely in this way? for all things come from you, and what we have given you is yours.

1 Chronicles 29:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 29:11 say?
1 Chronicles 29:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Yours, O Lord, is the strength and the power and the glory, and the authority and the honour: for everything in heaven and on earth is yours; yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are lifted up as head over all.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 29:11 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 29:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 29, 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 29:11.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 29:11 in?
1 Chronicles 29:11 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 29:11?
1 Chronicles 29:11 reads (BBE): “Yours, O Lord, is the strength and the power and the glory, and the authority and the honour: for everything in heaven and on earth is yours; yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are lifted up as head over all.” 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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