Psalms 24:10
Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.
Original Language Analysis
מִ֤י
H4310
מִ֤י
Strong's:
H4310
Word #:
1 of 11
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
ה֣וּא
H1931
ה֣וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
2 of 11
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
הַכָּב֣וֹד
of glory
H3519
הַכָּב֣וֹד
of glory
Strong's:
H3519
Word #:
5 of 11
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
יְהוָ֥ה
The LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 11
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
צְבָא֑וֹת
of hosts
H6635
צְבָא֑וֹת
of hosts
Strong's:
H6635
Word #:
7 of 11
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
ה֤וּא
H1931
ה֤וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
8 of 11
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
Cross References
Titus 2:13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;Isaiah 54:5For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.Matthew 25:34Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:John 12:40He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.John 14:9Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?Matthew 25:31When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:Luke 9:26For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.
Historical Context
The title 'LORD of hosts' originated in Israel's holy war tradition, emphasizing that earthly armies succeeded only as God commanded heavenly forces. This title assured Israel that visible military strength mattered less than invisible divine power.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the title 'LORD of hosts' comfort you in spiritual warfare?
- What does it mean that the King of glory commands all heavenly armies?
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Analysis & Commentary
The question repeats—'Who is this King of glory?'—intensifying anticipation. The answer: 'The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory.' 'LORD of hosts' (Yahweh Sabaoth) emphasizes God's command over heavenly armies. Reformed theology sees divine sovereignty: God commands all powers—angelic, earthly, cosmic—and His glory fills all creation. The 'Selah' calls for contemplative pause, inviting meditation on this majestic truth.