1-chronicles 16:31

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigns.

American King James Version (AKJV)

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigns.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

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

Webster's Revision

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

World English Bible

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice! Let them say among the nations, "Yahweh reigns!"

English Revised Version (ERV)

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let them say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

Definitions for 1-chronicles 16:31

Let - To hinder or obstruct.

Clarke's 1-chronicles 16:31 Bible Commentary

Let the heavens be glad - "Let the supreme angels be glad, and the inhabitants of the earth rejoice." - T. In this place the Targumist uses the Greek word αγγελοι, angels, in Hebrew letters thus, אנגלי angeley.