Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Then the people rejoiced because they had given voluntarily, since with a devoted heart they had freely given to the LORD.
New American Standard Bible
Then the people rejoiced because they had offered so willingly, for they made their offering to the Lord
King James Version
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
Holman Bible
Then the people rejoiced because of their leaders’ willingness to give, for they had given to the Lord with a whole heart.
A Conservative Version
Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to LORD. And David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
American Standard Version
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
Amplified
Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole and blameless heart they had offered freely to the Lord. King David also rejoiced greatly.
Bible in Basic English
Then the people were glad because their offerings were freely given, for with a true heart they freely gave what they had to the Lord; and David the king was full of joy.
Darby Translation
And the people rejoiced because they offered willingly, for with perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah; and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
Julia Smith Translation
And the people will rejoice for their showing themselves willing, for with the whole heart they showed themselves willing to Jehovah: and also David the king rejoiced with great gladness.
King James 2000
Then the people rejoiced, for they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And the people rejoiced over their freewill offering, for with a whole heart they had willingly offered to Yahweh, and King David also rejoiced with great joy.
Modern King James verseion
And the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah. And David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the people rejoiced that they were so willing: for with a pure heart they were willing unto the LORD. And thereto David the king rejoiced with great gladness.
NET Bible
The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the Lord with a willing attitude; King David was also very happy.
New Heart English Bible
Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
The Emphasized Bible
So the people rejoiced because they willingly offered, for, with a perfect heart, offered they willingly unto Yahweh, - moreover also, David the king, rejoiced with great joy.
Webster
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
World English Bible
Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Yahweh: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the people rejoice because of their offering willingly, for with a perfect heart they have offered willingly to Jehovah; and also David the king hath rejoiced -- great joy.
Themes
Giving » To God, general references to
Joy » Liberality in God's service should cause
Joy » Holy--exemplified » David
Joy » Instances of » Of the israelites » When they made gifts to the house of God
Liberality » Instances of » Israelites' offerings for the temple
Missionaries » With a willing heart
Silver » Given by david and his subjects for making the temple
The First Temple » David » Free-will offering of the people for the building
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For willingness to offer our property for God's service
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For willingness to offer our property for God's service
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 29:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Offerings For The Temple
8 Whoever owned precious stones gave them to the treasury of the Temple of the LORD, in care of Jehiel the Gershonite. 9 Then the people rejoiced because they had given voluntarily, since with a devoted heart they had freely given to the LORD. 10 King David also rejoiced greatly. Then David blessed the LORD in the presence of the entire assembly. David said, How blessed you are, LORD, the God of our ancestor Israel, from eternity to eternity!
Cross References
1 Kings 8:61
Now let your heart be completely devoted to the LORD our God, to live according to his statutes and to keep his commands, as we are doing today."
Deuteronomy 16:10-11
Then observe the Festival of Weeks in the presence of the LORD your God by giving your tribute and the freewill offering of your hands in proportion to the manner in which the LORD your God blessed you.
Judges 5:9
My heart is for the commanders of Israel, to those who work willingly among the people. Bless the LORD!
1 Chronicles 29:17
And I know, God, that it is you who searches the heart and you who finds pleasure in righteousness. With a righteous heart I have freely given all these things, and now I have seen all of these people of yours giving freely and joyfully to you!
Psalm 110:3
Your soldiers are willing volunteers on your day of battle; in majestic holiness, from the womb, from the dawn, the dew of your youth belongs to you.
Proverbs 23:15-16
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will greatly rejoice.
Luke 15:6
Then he goes home, calls his friends and neighbors together, and says to them, "Rejoice with me, because I've found my lost sheep!'
John 15:11
I've told you this, so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.
2 Corinthians 8:3
I can testify that by their own free will they have given to the utmost of their ability, yes, even beyond their ability.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you do not have.
2 Corinthians 9:7-8
Each of you must give what you have decided in your heart, not with regret or under compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.
Philippians 4:10
Now I rejoice in the Lord greatly, because once again you have shown your concern for me. Of course, you were concerned for me but you did not have an opportunity to show it.
1 Thessalonians 3:6-9
But Timothy has just now returned from visiting you and has told us the good news about your faith and love. He also told us that you always have fond memories of us and want to see us, just as we want to see you.
Philippians 2:15-17
so that you may be blameless and innocent, God's children without any faults among a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my dear brothers whom I long for, my joy and my victor's crown, this is how you must stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.