1 Chronicles 29:2

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for [things to be made] of gold, and the silver for [things] of silver, and the brass for [things] of brass, the iron for [things] of iron, and wood for [things] of wood; onyx stones, and [stones] to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Now I have used all my strength to prepare for the house of my God the gold needed for the articles of gold, the silver for the articles of silver, the bronze for the articles of bronze, the iron for the articles of iron, the wood for the articles of wood, onyx stones, gemstones to be set, brilliant stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, as well as marble in abundance.

Berean Standard Bible:

Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.

American Standard Version:

Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, and the silver for the things of silver, and the brass for the things of brass, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, stones for inlaid work, and of divers colors, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now I have prepared{H3559} with all my might{H3581} for the house{H1004} of my God{H430} the gold{H2091} for things to be made of gold{H2091}, and the silver{H3701} for things of silver{H3701}, and the brass{H5178} for things of brass{H5178}, the iron{H1270} for things of iron{H1270}, and wood{H6086} for things of wood{H6086}; onyx{H7718} stones{H68}, and stones to be set{H4394}, glistering{H6320} stones{H68}, and of divers colours{H7553}, and all manner of precious{H3368} stones{H68}, and marble{H7893} stones{H68} in abundance{H7230}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Chronicles 22:3

  • And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in abundance without weight;

1 Chronicles 22:5

  • And David said, Solomon my son [is] young and tender, and the house [that is] to be builded for the LORD [must be] exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will [therefore] now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.

2 Chronicles 31:20

  • And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought [that which was] good and right and truth before the LORD his God.

2 Chronicles 31:21

  • And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did [it] with all his heart, and prospered.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

  • Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Isaiah 54:11

  • ¶ O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, [and] not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires.

Isaiah 54:12

  • And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones.

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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 29:2

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H3559
    There are 210 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כּוּן
    Transliteration: kûwn
    Pronunciation: koon
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous); certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed.
  2. Strong's Number: H3581
    There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כֹּחַ
    Transliteration: kôach
    Pronunciation: ko'-akh
    Description: or (Daniel 11:6) כּוֹחַ; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard; ability, able, chameleon, force, fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth.
  3. Strong's Number: H1004
    There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בַּיִת
    Transliteration: bayith
    Pronunciation: bah'-yith
    Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).
  4. Strong's Number: H430
    There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
    Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
    Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
    Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.
  5. Strong's Number: H2091
    There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: זָהָב
    Transliteration: zâhâb
    Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
    Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather.
  6. Strong's Number: H3701
    There are 343 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כֶּסֶף
    Transliteration: keçeph
    Pronunciation: keh'-sef
    Description: from כָּסַף; silver (from its pale color); by implication, money; money, price, silver(-ling).
  7. Strong's Number: H5178
    There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נְחֹשֶׁת
    Transliteration: nᵉchôsheth
    Pronunciation: nekh-o'-sheth
    Description: for נְחוּשָׁה; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver); brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel.
  8. Strong's Number: H1270
    There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בַּרְזֶל
    Transliteration: barzel
    Pronunciation: bar-zel'
    Description: perhaps from the root of בִּרְזוֹת; iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement; (ax) head, iron.
  9. Strong's Number: H6086
    There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עֵץ
    Transliteration: ʻêts
    Pronunciation: ates
    Description: from עָצָה; a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks); [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood.
  10. Strong's Number: H7718
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שֹׁהַם
    Transliteration: shôham
    Pronunciation: sho'-ham
    Description: from an unused root probably mean to blanch; a gem, probably the beryl (from its pale green color); onyx.
  11. Strong's Number: H68
    There are 1276 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֶבֶן
    Transliteration: ʼeben
    Pronunciation: eh'-ben
    Description: from the root of בָּנָה through the meaning to build; a stone; [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s).
  12. Strong's Number: H4394
    There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִלֻּא
    Transliteration: milluʼ
    Pronunciation: mil-loo'
    Description: from מָלֵא; a fulfilling (only in plural), i.e. (literally) a setting (of gems), or (technically) consecration (also concretely, a dedicatory sacrifice); consecration, be set.
  13. Strong's Number: H6320
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פּוּךְ
    Transliteration: pûwk
    Pronunciation: pook
    Description: from an unused root meaning to paint; dye (specifically, stibium for the eyes); fair colours, glistering, paint(-ed) (-ing).
  14. Strong's Number: H7553
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רִקְמָה
    Transliteration: riqmâh
    Pronunciation: rik-maw'
    Description: from רָקַם; variegation of color; specifically, embroidery; broidered (work), divers colours, (raiment of) needlework (on both sides).
  15. Strong's Number: H3368
    There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָקָר
    Transliteration: yâqâr
    Pronunciation: yaw-kawr'
    Description: from יָקַר; valuable (objectively or subjectively); brightness, clear, costly, excellent, fat, honourable women, precious, reputation.
  16. Strong's Number: H7893
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שַׁיִשׁ
    Transliteration: shayish
    Pronunciation: shah'-yish
    Description: from an unused root meaning to bleach, i.e. whiten; See שֵׁשׁ.; white, i.e. marble.;
  17. Strong's Number: H7230
    There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רֹב
    Transliteration: rôb
    Pronunciation: robe
    Description: from רָבַב; abundance (in any respect); abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age).