Psalms 24:5
He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Original Language Analysis
יִשָּׂ֣א
He shall receive
H5375
יִשָּׂ֣א
He shall receive
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
1 of 7
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
מֵאֵ֣ת
H853
מֵאֵ֣ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 7
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְהוָ֑ה
from the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
from the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 7
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וּ֝צְדָקָ֗ה
and righteousness
H6666
וּ֝צְדָקָ֗ה
and righteousness
Strong's:
H6666
Word #:
5 of 7
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
Cross References
Philippians 3:9And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:Isaiah 46:13I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.1 Peter 3:9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.Psalms 50:23Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.Galatians 3:14That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
Historical Context
Temple worshipers sought God's blessing through sacrifice and obedience. This verse promised that qualifying worshipers would receive divine favor—both material (covenant blessings) and spiritual (righteousness). Christ perfectly fulfilled the qualifications, earning blessings He shares with believers.
Questions for Reflection
- How does 'receiving' righteousness differ from 'achieving' it?
- What blessings have you received from the 'God of your salvation'?
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Analysis & Commentary
The qualified worshiper (v.4) 'shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.' Blessing and righteousness are received, not earned—pure grace. The phrase 'God of his salvation' (Elohei yisho) emphasizes personal relationship with the saving God. Reformed theology sees imputation here: God credits righteousness to those who meet the standard through faith in Christ. We receive what Christ earned, demonstrating sola gratia—salvation by grace alone.