Midvash

Psalms 24

The earth is the Lord's

he earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.a 2For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths.b 3Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?c

4Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.d 5They will receive the Lord’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior. 6Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. Interludee 7Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.f

8Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle.g 9Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. 10Who is the King of glory? The Lord of Heaven’s Armies— he is the King of glory. Interludeh

Commentary
Psalm 24 is a majestic hymn of ascent, likely composed for the procession of the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem. It opens with a universal declaration of God's ownership over the earth, then narrows to the moral qualifications for approaching Him on His holy hill. The psalm culm
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Bible Dictionary· Psalms 24(7)

BattleFoundationHeavenPlaceRightSeasWorship

Bible Characters· Psalms 24(1)

Jacob

References· Psalms 24

a
v.1 — The earth is the Lord's: 1 Corinthians 10:26; Psalms 89:11, 1 Corinthians 10:26, 1 Chronicles 29:11, Job 41:11, Deuteronomy 10:14, Exodus 9:29, Exodus 19:5, Psalms 50:12, Nahum 1:5, Daniel 4:25
b
v.2 — Jeremiah 5:22, Genesis 1:9-10, Psalms 136:6, Psalms 104:5-6, Job 38:4, Jeremiah 10:11-16, Psalms 33:6, Psalms 96:10, 2 Peter 3:5-7, Job 38:8-11
c
v.3 — His foretold exaltation: Acts 1:11, Philippians 2:9; Psalms 15:1, Hebrews 12:28, Psalms 2:6, Psalms 65:4, Malachi 3:1, Psalms 132:13-14, Hebrews 12:22-24, Psalms 68:18, 2 Samuel 6:12-17, Leviticus 10:3
d
v.4 — Matthew 5:8, Psalms 51:10, James 4:8, Job 17:9, Psalms 73:1, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Psalms 26:6, Isaiah 33:15-16, 1 Timothy 2:8, Acts 15:9
e
v.6 — Psalms 105:4, Psalms 27:8, Psalms 22:30, Psalms 73:15, Romans 4:16, John 1:47, 1 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 53:10
f
v.7 — Isaiah 26:2, Psalms 118:19-20, Revelation 4:11, Psalms 97:6, 1 Corinthians 2:8, Ephesians 4:8-10, Haggai 2:7, Malachi 3:1, Numbers 10:35-36, 1 Kings 8:11
g
v.8 — Exodus 15:3, Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 6:2, Colossians 2:15, Psalms 45:3-6, Isaiah 63:1-6, Psalms 93:1, Isaiah 9:6, Psalms 50:1, Psalms 76:3-6
h
v.10 — Titus 2:13, Matthew 25:34, Isaiah 54:5, Matthew 25:31, John 12:40, Luke 9:26, John 14:9, Zechariah 2:8-11, Psalms 2:6-12, Isaiah 6:3-5

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