1 Chronicles 29:15

For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding.

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 29:15

BSB

For we are foreigners and strangers in Your presence, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope.

AKJV

For we are strangers before you, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding.

CPDV

For we are sojourners and new arrivals before you, as all our fathers were. Our days upon the earth are like a shadow, and there is no delay.

ERV

For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as all our fathers were: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is no abiding.

NHEB

For we are strangers before you, and foreigners, as all our fathers were. Our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is no remaining.

SMT

For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as all our fathers: as a shadow our days upon the earth, and no expectation.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Chronicles 29:15

ForwearestrangersH1616Noun Masculine beforeH6440Noun MasculinetheeandsojournersH8453Noun MasculineaswereallourfathersH1Noun MasculineourdaysH3117Noun MasculineontheearthH776Noun FeminineareasashadowH6738Noun MasculineandthereisnoneabidingH4723Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 29:15

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Overview of 1 Chronicles 29:15

Summary

Mortal existence compared to fleeting shadow and transience

Event

Reflecting on temporary human existence

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC