Psalms 24:8
Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
Original Language Analysis
מִ֥י
H4310
מִ֥י
Strong's:
H4310
Word #:
1 of 10
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
הַכָּ֫ב֥וֹד
of glory
H3519
הַכָּ֫ב֥וֹד
of glory
Strong's:
H3519
Word #:
4 of 10
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
The LORD
H3068
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 10
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
The LORD
H3068
יְ֝הוָ֗ה
The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
8 of 10
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Cross References
Revelation 6:2And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.Exodus 15:3The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.Colossians 2:15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.Psalms 93:1The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
Historical Context
This may have been sung antiphonally as the Ark of the Covenant entered Jerusalem (2 Sam. 6) or during festival processions. The gates of Jerusalem represented entry into God's presence, while the question-answer format created dramatic liturgical effect.
Questions for Reflection
- How does viewing Jesus as the 'LORD mighty in battle' shape your understanding of His work?
- What battles has Christ won on your behalf that you could not win yourself?
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Analysis & Commentary
The question 'Who is this King of glory?' receives the answer: 'The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.' This depicts Yahweh as divine warrior who defeats enemies and enters His city triumphant. Reformed theology sees Christological significance: Jesus' ascension after defeating sin, death, and Satan fulfills this imagery. Christ is the King of glory entering heaven's gates, having won the decisive battle at Calvary (Col. 2:15).