1 Chronicles 16:26 · KJV
“For all the gods of the people {are} idols: but the LORD made the heavens.”
— 1 Chronicles 16:26
For great {is} the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also {is} to be feared above all gods.
Glory and honour {are} in his presence; strength and gladness {are} in his place.
1 Chronicles 16 — Context
Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
25For great {is} the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also {is} to be feared above all gods.
26For all the gods of the people {are} idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
27Glory and honour {are} in his presence; strength and gladness {are} in his place.
28Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
Cross References
Isaiah 44:24
Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I {am} the LORD that maketh all {things}; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
Isaiah 42:5
Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
Psalms 102:25
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens {are} the work of thy hands.
Leviticus 19:4
Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I {am} the LORD your God.
Isaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these {things}, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that {he is} strong in power; not one faileth.
Jeremiah 10:10-14
But the LORD {is} the true God, he {is} the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. {true...: Heb. God of truth} {living God: Heb. living Gods} {everlasting...: Heb. king of eternity}
Psalms 115:4-8
Their idols {are} silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
Revelation 14:7
Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.