King James Version
What Does 1 Chronicles 16:12 Mean?
“Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;”
Context
10
Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
11
Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
12
Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
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O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
14
He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(12) The second strophe of Psalms 105
**Marvellous works.**—*Wonders,* as in 1Chronicles 16:9.
**His wonders.**—*His portents; *τέρατα of the New Testament.
**The judgments of his mouth.**—His judicial utterances, which execute themselves. (Comp. Genesis 1:3; Exodus 12:12.)
**Of his mouth.**—Psalm 105:5 has a different form of the pronoun.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 1 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
1 Chronicles 16:12 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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