1 Chronicles 16:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 16:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 16:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 16:8 — KJV
“Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.”
— 1 Chronicles 16:8 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 16:8 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 16:8
“O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:8: give, thanks, lord
“And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. call...: or, proclaim”
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“Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:8: give, thanks, lord
“Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name. give...: or, confess”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:8: give, thanks, lord
“Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:8: give, thanks, lord
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