Psalms 24

The King of Glory

1 The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. References Lord: Exodus 9:29, Deuteronomy 10:14, 1 Chronicles 29:11, 1 Corinthians 10:26. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:12, 89:11, Exodus 19:5, Job 41:11, Daniel 4:25, Nahum 1:5 +5

2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Parallel theme: Psalms 33:6, 96:10, 136:6, Genesis 8:22, Job 38:4, Jeremiah 5:22

3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. place? References Lord: Psalms 68:18, Malachi 3:1, John 13:36. Holy: Psalms 2:6, 15:1, 65:4, Leviticus 10:3. Parallel theme: 1 Chronicles 15:1, John 20:17, Hebrews 12:28 +5

4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:20, 26:6, 51:10, 73:1, Job 17:9, Matthew 5:8, Acts 15:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Timothy 2:8, James 4:8 +5

5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Salvation: Psalms 50:23, Isaiah 12:2, 46:13. Righteousness: Philippians 3:9. Sin: Galatians 3:14, Ephesians 1:3, 1 Peter 3:9 +2

6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah. Parallel theme: Psalms 27:8, 105:4

7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11). shall come in. Glory: Psalms 97:6, 1 Kings 8:11, Haggai 2:7, 1 Corinthians 2:8, Revelation 4:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 132:8, 2 Samuel 6:17, Isaiah 26:2, Malachi 3:1, 1 Peter 3:22 +5

8 Who is this King of glory? The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. References Lord: Exodus 15:3. Kingdom: Psalms 93:1. Parallel theme: Colossians 2:15, Revelation 6:2

9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah. Kingdom: Matthew 25:34, Titus 2:13. References Lord: Isaiah 54:5. Glory: Matthew 25:31, Luke 9:26. Parallel theme: John 12:40, 14:9 +2