Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.” New Living Translation Cry out, “Save us, O God of our salvation! Gather and rescue us from among the nations, so we can thank your holy name and rejoice and praise you.” English Standard Version Say also: “Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather and deliver us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. Berean Standard Bible Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’ Berean Literal Bible And say, ‘Save us, O God of our salvation, and Gather us together, and snatch us up from the Gentiles, to give thanks to Your holy name, to glory in Your praise.’ King James Bible And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise. New King James Version And say, “Save us, O God of our salvation; Gather us together, and deliver us from the Gentiles, To give thanks to Your holy name, To triumph in Your praise.” New American Standard Bible Then say, “Save us, God of our salvation, And gather us and save us from the nations, To give thanks to Your holy name, And glory in Your praise.” NASB 1995 Then say, “Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us and deliver us from the nations, To give thanks to Your holy name, And glory in Your praise.” NASB 1977 Then say, “Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us and deliver us from the nations, To give thanks to Thy holy name, And glory in Thy praise.” Legacy Standard Bible Then say, “Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us and deliver us from among the nations, To give thanks to Your holy name And revel in Your praise.” Amplified Bible Then say, “Save us, O God of our salvation; Gather us together and rescue us from the nations, That we may give thanks to Your holy name, And glory in Your praise.” Berean Annotated Bible Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God {Elohe} of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise. Christian Standard Bible And say, “Save us, God of our salvation; gather us and rescue us from the nations so that we may give thanks to your holy name and rejoice in your praise. Holman Christian Standard Bible And say: “Save us, God of our salvation; gather us and rescue us from the nations so that we may give thanks to Your holy name and rejoice in Your praise. American Standard Version And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us together and deliver us from the nations, To give thanks unto thy holy name, And to triumph in thy praise. Contemporary English Version Say to him, "Save us, LORD God! Bring us back from among the nations. Let us celebrate and shout in praise of your holy name. English Revised Version And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together and deliver us from the nations, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise. GOD'S WORD® Translation Say, 'Rescue us, O God our Savior. Gather us and save us from the nations so that we may give thanks to your holy name and make your praise our glory.' Good News Translation Say to him, "Save us, O God our Savior; gather us together; rescue us from the nations, so that we may be thankful and praise your holy name." International Standard Version Call out, "Save us, God, you who delivers us! Gather us and rescue us from the nations! We will thank your holy name and rejoice as we praise you! NET Bible Say this prayer: "Deliver us, O God who delivers us! Gather us! Rescue us from the nations! Then we will give thanks to your holy name, and boast about your praiseworthy deeds." New Heart English Bible Say, "Save us, God of our salvation. Gather us together and deliver us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, to triumph in your praise." Webster's Bible Translation And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’ World English Bible Say, “Save us, God of our salvation! Gather us together and deliver us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, to triumph in your praise.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd say, Save us, O God of our salvation, "" And gather us, and deliver us from the nations, "" To give thanks to Your Holy Name, "" To triumph in Your praise. Berean Literal Bible And say, ‘Save us, O God of our salvation, and Gather us together, and snatch us up from the Gentiles, to give thanks to Your holy name, to glory in Your praise.’ Young's Literal Translation And say, Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us, and deliver us from the nations, To give thanks to Thy holy name, To triumph in Thy praise. Smith's Literal Translation And say ye, Save us, God of our salvation, and gather us together and deliver us from the nations, to confess to thy holy name, to glory in thy praise. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd say ye: Save us, O God our saviour: and gather us together, and deliver us from the nations, that we may give glory to thy holy name, and may rejoice in singing thy praises. Catholic Public Domain Version And say: ‘Save us, O God our savior! And gather us together, and rescue us from the nations, so that we may confess to your holy name, and may exult in your songs. New American Bible And say, “Save us, O God, our savior, gather us and deliver us from among the nations, That we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in praising you.” New Revised Standard Version Say also: “Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather and rescue us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSave us, O LORD, save us and gather us together, and bring us back from among the nations, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praises. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Save us, LORD JEHOVAH! Save us and gather us and bring us from among the nations to thank the name of your holiness and to glory in your praises! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And say ye: 'Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us together and deliver us from the nations, That we may give thanks unto Thy holy name, That we may triumph in Thy praise.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us, and rescue us from among the heathen, that we may praise thy holy name, and glory in thy praises. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Psalm of Thanksgiving…34Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. 35Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’ 36Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!”… Cross References Then cry out: Psalm 107:28 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress. Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; Psalm 106:47 Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise. Psalm 79:9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name. Psalm 85:4 Restore us, O God of our salvation, and put away Your displeasure toward us. gather and deliver us from the nations, Ezekiel 36:24 For I will take you from among the nations and gather you out of all the countries, and I will bring you back into your own land. Deuteronomy 30:3-4 then He will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you and gather you from all the nations to which the LORD your God has scattered you. / Even if you have been banished to the farthest horizon, He will gather you and return you from there. Isaiah 11:12 He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. that we may give thanks to Your holy name, Psalm 30:4 Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name. Psalm 97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name. Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. that we may glory in Your praise.’ Psalm 105:3 Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Psalm 34:3 Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together. Psalm 44:8 In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah Psalm 106:47 Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise. Treasury of Scripture And say you, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise. Save us Psalm 14:7 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Psalm 53:6 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Psalm 79:9,10 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake… that we may give Psalm 105:45 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD. Isaiah 43:21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. Ephesians 1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. glory 1 Chronicles 16:9,10 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works… Psalm 44:8 In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah. Isaiah 45:25 In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. Jump to Previous Deliver Gather Glory Heathen Holy Nations Praise Salvation Save Thanks Together TriumphJump to Next Deliver Gather Glory Heathen Holy Nations Praise Salvation Save Thanks Together Triumph1 Chronicles 16 1. David's festival sacrifice4. He orders a choir to sing thanksgiving 7. The psalm of thanksgiving 37. He appoints ministers, porters, priests, and musicians, to attend the ark Then cry out: This phrase emphasizes the importance of vocal prayer and supplication. In the context of 1 Chronicles 16, David is leading the Israelites in worship and thanksgiving to God. The act of crying out signifies urgency and dependence on God, reflecting a heart posture of humility and recognition of God's sovereignty. ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe king of Israel who organized the worship and thanksgiving to God, including the psalm from which this verse is taken. 2. Israel The nation chosen by God, often in need of deliverance and salvation, as expressed in this verse. 3. The Ark of the Covenant The sacred chest that represented God's presence, which David brought to Jerusalem, prompting this celebration. 4. Nations Refers to the surrounding peoples and enemies from whom Israel sought deliverance. 5. Jerusalem The city where the Ark was brought and where this psalm of thanksgiving was sung. Teaching Points Cry Out for SalvationRecognize our need for God's saving power in our lives, both spiritually and in our daily struggles. God of Our Salvation Acknowledge God as the ultimate source of deliverance and salvation, reinforcing our dependence on Him. Unity and Gathering Emphasize the importance of community and unity in the body of Christ, as Israel sought to be gathered. Thanksgiving and Praise Cultivate a heart of gratitude and worship, giving thanks for God's past, present, and future deliverance. Witness to the Nations Understand our role in glorifying God among the nations, sharing His salvation with others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 16:35?2. How does 1 Chronicles 16:35 encourage us to seek God's deliverance today? 3. What does "gather us and deliver us" reveal about God's role in salvation? 4. How can we apply "give thanks to Your holy name" in daily worship? 5. Which other scriptures emphasize God's deliverance and gathering of His people? 6. How does praising God in 1 Chronicles 16:35 strengthen our faith and community? 7. What does 1 Chronicles 16:35 reveal about God's role in salvation and deliverance? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 16:35 emphasize the importance of gratitude in worship? 9. What historical context surrounds the plea for salvation in 1 Chronicles 16:35? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 16? 11. What are the main themes of the Bible's books? 12. Could the dramatic defeat of multiple enemies be a later exaggeration or symbolic story rather than a literal event (2 Chronicles 20)? 13. Who are the 24 Elders in Revelation? 14. Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark's journey and the people's offerings? What Does 1 Chronicles 16:35 Mean Then cry out- The verse opens with an invitation to immediate, vocal dependence on the Lord. David includes this line in the thanksgiving song sung when the ark was brought to Jerusalem (1 Chron 16:7–36). - Calling out is consistently encouraged: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you” (Psalm 50:15); “Call to Me and I will answer you” (Jeremiah 33:3). - By telling the congregation to “cry out,” David underscores that help is sought first and foremost from God, not human strength or alliances. Save us, O God of our salvation - The nation addresses God by His proven character: “the God of our salvation.” He has already rescued them from Egypt (Exodus 14:13) and countless enemies (Psalm 27:1), so their plea rests on history, not wishful thinking. - Salvation here is both immediate (safety from military threats) and ultimately prophetic, pointing to the Messiah through whom “Salvation is of the LORD” (Jonah 2:9). - Personal application: every believer can echo this line whenever sin, fear, or danger threatens, confident that “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13). Gather and deliver us from the nations - Though spoken during David’s reign, the words anticipate future scattering. Moses foresaw such dispersion and promised, “the LORD your God will… gather you again from all the peoples” (Deuteronomy 30:3). - The phrase mirrors Psalm 106:47 almost word for word, confirming a theme of God’s shepherd-like commitment to retrieve His people. - For the church, gathering has a present dimension (“He Himself is our peace… breaking down the dividing wall” – Ephesians 2:14) and a future one when Christ “will send His angels… and gather His elect” (Matthew 24:31). That we may give thanks to Your holy name - Deliverance always has a purpose: worship. “Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name” (Psalm 30:4). - God’s “name” represents His revealed character—holy, set apart, utterly trustworthy. - Bullet points of genuine thanksgiving: • Remember what He has done. • Recount it aloud to others (Psalm 105:1). • Respond with obedient lives (Colossians 3:17). That we may glory in Your praise - The final clause shifts from gratitude to exuberant boasting—in the Lord, not ourselves (Psalm 34:2). - “Glory” here means to delight, exult, or make much of God. It’s the positive counterpart to human pride: we abandon self-glory so His fame shines. - New-covenant fulfillment: believers are “a chosen people… that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you” (1 Peter 2:9). summary 1 Chronicles 16:35 is a model prayer woven into corporate worship. It teaches God’s people to: • Cry out first to Him. • Trust His proven power to save. • Long for complete restoration—both now and in the promised kingdom. • Respond with thankful, God-centered praise that magnifies His holy name. (35, 36) See Psalm 106:47-48.(35) And say ye.--Not in Psalm 106:47. The compiler or interpolator has added it here in order to connect 1Chronicles 16:34 (Psalm 106:1) with 1Chronicles 16:35 (Psalm 106:47). It was doubtless suggested by Psalm 96:10 : "Say ye among the nations, The Lord reigneth." . . . Hebrew Then cry out:וְאִמְר֕וּ (wə·’im·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Save us, הוֹשִׁיעֵ֙נוּ֙ (hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor O God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of our salvation; יִשְׁעֵ֔נוּ (yiš·‘ê·nū) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 3468: Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare gather וְקַבְּצֵ֥נוּ (wə·qab·bə·ṣê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 6908: To gather, collect and deliver us וְהַצִּילֵ֖נוּ (wə·haṣ·ṣî·lê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the nations, הַגּוֹיִ֑ם (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts that we may give thanks לְהֹדוֹת֙ (lə·hō·ḏō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan to Your holy קָדְשֶׁ֔ךָ (qāḏ·še·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity name, לְשֵׁ֣ם (lə·šêm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name that we may glory לְהִשְׁתַּבֵּ֖חַ (lə·hiš·tab·bê·aḥ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct Strong's 7623: To address in a, loud tone, loud, to pacify in Your praise.’ בִּתְהִלָּתֶֽךָ׃ (biṯ·hil·lā·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8416: Praise, song of praise Links 1 Chronicles 16:35 NIV1 Chronicles 16:35 NLT 1 Chronicles 16:35 ESV 1 Chronicles 16:35 NASB 1 Chronicles 16:35 KJV 1 Chronicles 16:35 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 16:35 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 16:35 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 16:35 French Bible 1 Chronicles 16:35 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:35 Say Save us God of our salvation! 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