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Psalms 24

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1A Psalm by David. The earth is Yahweh’s, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell in it. 2For he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the floods. 3Who may ascend to Yahweh’s hill? Who may stand in his holy place? 4He who has clean hands and a pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, and has not sworn deceitfully. 5He shall receive a blessing from Yahweh, righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6This is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek your face—even Jacob. Selah. 7Lift up your heads, you gates! Be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in. 8Who is the King of glory? Yahweh strong and mighty, Yahweh mighty in battle. 9Lift up your heads, you gates; yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in. 10Who is this King of glory? Yahweh of Armies is the King of glory! Selah.

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Overview

Psalms 24 is a powerful declaration of the sovereignty of God and the holiness required to enter His presence. The psalm begins by affirming that the earth and everything in it belongs to the Lord, emphasizing His ownership over all creation (#God, #Creation). This sets the stage for the question posed in verse 3: "Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?" This inquiry highlights the need for purity and righteousness to approach God, as it states that only those with clean hands and a pure heart can stand before Him (#Holiness, #Purity). The psalmist contrasts the righteous with the wicked, underscoring the importance of integrity and truth in one’s relationship with God.

The latter part of the psalm shifts to a triumphant proclamation of the King of Glory. It calls for the gates to be lifted up and the ancient doors to be opened, inviting the King of Glory to enter. This imagery not only reflects the majesty of God but also foreshadows the coming of Christ, who is the ultimate King of Glory (#Jesus, #Messiah). The repeated question, "Who is this King of Glory?" is answered with the declaration that the Lord Almighty is the King of Glory. This psalm serves as a reminder of God’s greatness and the reverence we must have as we approach Him in worship and prayer.

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  1. Leviticus 25:23v1Leviticus 25:23 states that the land belongs to God and the Israelites are merely sojourners. Psalm 24:1 reinforces this by declaring that the earth is the Lord's and everything in it, emphasizing God's sovereignty over creation.
  2. Psalms 15:1v3Both passages pose the question of who may dwell in the presence of the Lord, emphasizing the need for purity and righteousness.
  3. Psalms 73:1v3Psalm 73:1 declares the goodness of God to the pure in heart, which aligns with Psalm 24:3-4, where those with clean hands and a pure heart are described as able to stand in God's holy place.
  4. Ezekiel 44:2v7Ezekiel 44:2 speaks of the gate that remains shut because the LORD, the God of Israel, has entered through it. Psalm 24:7-10 describes the entrance of the King of Glory, emphasizing the holiness and majesty of God's presence.
  5. Revelation 21:27v3Revelation 21:27 emphasizes that nothing impure will enter the New Jerusalem, paralleling Psalm 24:3-4 which describes the purity required to stand in God's holy place, underscoring the holiness required to dwell with God.

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