1 Chronicles 16:36

1Ch_16:36

And all the people said, Amen.

The peoples amen

I. Indicating--

1. Attention.

2. Appreciation.

3. Interest in the service.

II. A solemn sealing.

III. A real duty. (J. Wolfendale.)

The Biblical Illustrator, edited by Joseph S. Exell (c. 1880s–1900s) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

He willeth all the people both in heart and mouth to consent to these praises.

Geneva Bible (1599) marginal notes — public domain. Text via Bolls.life.

all the people said, Amen--(Compare Psa 72:19-20; Psa 106:48). In the former, the author of the doxology utters the "amen" himself, while in the latter the people are exhorted to say "amen." This may arise from the fact that the latter psalm originally concluded with the injunction to say "amen." But in this historical account of the festival, it was necessary to relate that the people obeyed this injunction on the occasion referred to, and therefore the words "let them praise," were altered into "and they praised" [BERTHEAU].

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown — Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871) — public domain (CC PDM 1.0). Text via the HelloAO Bible API.

36. said, Amen, and praised the Lord] Render, said, Amen, and, Praise to the LORD!

The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (gen. ed. J. J. S. Perowne; Cambridge University Press, 1878–1918) — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

And sing. Hebrew, "and Alleluia," or, "all....said, (or shall say) truth and praise be to the Lord."

George Leo Haydock (1774–1849), Haydock's Catholic Family Bible and Commentary, 1859 edition — public domain. Excludes Psalms (Douay-Rheims chapter numbering differs from Protestant) and Deuterocanonical books (Catholic canon only).

The people"s "Amen.

With this incident should be compared the public response of the people at the seasons for the renewal of the covenant. (Jos_24:16-24, etc.) In the united cry of the people, when David"s psalm closed, we have their acceptance of all that had been said in their behalf. The word "amen" means "firm, faithful, verily;" and the proper signification of the word is when one person confirms the word of another, and expresses his wish for the success and accomplishment of the other"s vows and declarations. For Scripture use of the word, see the following representative passages: Num_5:22; Deu_27:15; 1Ki_1:36; Psa_41:13 Psa_106:48; Jer_28:6; Mat_6:13; Rev_22:20. The following early authorities confirm the fact that the word "Amen" was repeated aloud as a response by the Christian congregations: Justin Martyr, A.D. 138, notices that the people present say the "Amen" after prayer and thanksgiving. Dionysius of Alexandria, A.D. 232, speaks of one who had often listened to the thanksgiving, and joined in the "Amen" which followed. Cyril of Jerusalem, A.D. 320, says that the Lord"s Prayer is sealed with an "Amen." And Jerome, A.D. 331, speaks of the thundering sound of the "Amen" of the Roman congregations. It is very interesting to note that all the hymns found in the third book of "Chaldaean Magic" close with an Accadian word Kakama, which is represented in Assyrian as amanu, and is precisely the "Amen" with which we are accustomed to close our prayers and hymns. The word was used in the services of the synagogue. "The formula of consecration in the Holy Eucharist is in most ancient liturgies ordered to be said aloud, and the people respond aloud, Amen." "In most Greek liturgies also, when the priest in administering says, "Soma Christou," the receivers answer, "Amen." We may dwell on

I THE COMMON WORSHIP. Whenever a congregation of people gathers together for worship in connection with religious ceremonial, only some of them can take actual part by voice or by act. All may share in sympathy, interest, and common feeling. This is illustrated in David"s bringing up the ark. All shared, but only a few were actually engaged in the ceremonial.

II THE REPRESENTATIVE VOICE or voices, of priest or of singers, of minister or of clerk. Such voices and actors should be conceived as

(1) set forth by the people to act for them;

(2) understanding the wants, conditions, and feelings of the people; and

(3) speaking for the people.

III THE GREAT AMEN. This is to be regarded as solemnly sealing, acknowledging and accepting what has been said or done in the people"s name. It is curious that it should come to be spoken by the minister, not the people.

Impress the interest

(1) to God of the people"s Amen;

(2) to the representative speaker; and

(3) to the people themselves.

Show the importance of regarding it as a solemn duty to attend so fully to Divine service, that, in uttering our Amen, we intelligently and solemnly take what is said, or what is done, and make it ours our own. R.T.

The Pulpit Commentary (1880–1919), ed. H.D.M. Spence-Jones & Joseph S. Exell — public domain. Text from a community e-Sword module.

from everlasting to everlasting

This refers to two extremes and means for all time. AT: "for all eternity" (See: Merism)

All the people

This is a generalization that refers to the group of people assembled to worship Yahweh. AT: "The people" or "Everyone who was there" (See: Hyperbole and Generalization)

translationWords

Israel

eternity

amen

unfoldingWord translationNotes — © Distant Shores Media and the Door43 World Missions Community, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: git.door43.org/Door43/en_tn.