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For all the gods of the peoples are idols: But Yahweh made the heavens.

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Creator vs. Nonentities

This verse draws the sharpest possible line between God and all other supposed deities. Commentators explain that while the "gods of the peoples" are described as 'elilim'—a term implying worthlessness or nonexistence—Jehovah is identified by His ultimate act of power: He "made the heavens." This is a declaration of God's unique and absolute reality against all false worship.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 16:4–42

18th Century

Theologian

The writer of Chronicles inserted this passage between two sentences of the parallel passage in Samuel. It contains a detailed account of the worsh…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 16:23–33

19th Century

Bishop

See Psalm 96. This psalm, in the Psalter, consists of five strophes or stanzas of six lines each—an artistic arrangement that has been violated her…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 16:26

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Psalms 95:4)

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 16:7–36

17th Century

Minister

Let God be glorified in our praises. Let others be edified and taught, that strangers to Him may be led to adore Him. Let us ourselves triumph and …