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1 Chronicles 29:11

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 29:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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 29:11 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 29

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8And they with whom [precious] stones were found gave them to the treasure of the house of Jehovah, under the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
9Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
10Wherefore David blessed Jehovah before all the assembly; and David said, Blessed be thou, O Jehovah, the God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.
11Thine, 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.
12Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou rulest over all; and in thy hand is power and might; and in thy hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.
13Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.
14But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty, etc.] That is, either God is possessed of all greatness and immensity, of dignity of nature, and of all perfections; of almighty power, of excellent glory, of superiority to all beings and of honour, and majesty, and all that grandeur, might, and honour in men, and victory over others; the majestic appearance they make, and exaltation above others they have, are all of God: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth [is thine]; they are both made by him, and all that is in them, and therefore he has the sole right unto them: thine is the kingdom, O Lord; of nature and Providence; he has the…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“is the greatness: Dan 4:30, Dan 4:34, Dan 4:35; Mat 6:13; Ti1 1:17, Ti1 6:15, Ti1 6:16; Jde 1:25; Rev 4:10, Rev 4:11; Rev 5:12, Rev 7:9-12, Rev 19:1 the victory: Sa1 15:29; Psa 98:1 majesty: Job 37:22; Psa 29:4, Psa 45:3, Psa 45:4, Psa 104:1; Isa 2:10; Heb 1:3 all that: Gen 1:1, Gen 14:19, Gen 14:22; Psa 115:15, Psa 115:16; Isa 42:5, Isa 66:1; Jer 10:10-12, Jer 27:5; Dan 4:32, Dan 4:34, Dan 4:35 thine is the: Psa 97:1, Psa 99:1, Psa 145:1, Psa 145:12, Psa 145:13; Dan 4:3; Rev 11:15 exalted: Neh 9:5; Psa 21:13, Psa 46:10, Psa 47:9, Psa 57:5, Psa 57:11, Psa 97:9; Isa 2:11, Isa 12:4 1 Chronicles 29:12”
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