Psalm Chapter 24 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?
4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
5 He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
More Psalm 24 KJV:
6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.
7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.
Key Takeaways from This Psalm:
Psalm 24:1
Verse: לַיהוָה הָאָרֶץ וּמְלוֹאָהּ
Transliteration: La-Adonai ha-aretz u-m’loah
English: “The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains.”
Focus Word: מָלְאָה (M’loah)
- Root: מ-ל-א (Mem-Lamed-Aleph)
- Meaning: “Fullness,” “contents,” “everything that fills.”
- Deeper Insight: Hebrew m’loah conveys totality and abundance. God owns all creation, reflecting His sovereignty and provision.
Biblical Scholars On This Psalm:
| Scholar & Work | View |
|---|---|
| Henry Cowles – The Psalms with Notes (distinct use) | Cowles sees this psalm as a liturgical entry song celebrating God’s universal ownership and holiness. The question “Who shall ascend?” emphasizes moral purity as the condition for worship. The arrival of the King of Glory points to a divine triumphal procession. |
| George Palmer – Hebrew Liturgical Studies | Palmer interprets this psalm as an ancient procession psalm linked to temple worship. The demand for clean hands and a pure heart reveals the ethical nature of true religion. The gates lifting up their heads symbolizes the welcoming of God’s victorious presence. |
| Frederick Fysh – Additional Psalm Analysis | Fysh highlights the cosmic scope of God’s kingship grounded in creation. Worship requires ethical preparation, not mere ceremony. The repeated cry “Who is this King of Glory?” dramatizes God’s triumphant entrance. |
| Charles H. Spurgeon – Treasury of David (distinct section) | Spurgeon views the psalm as celebrating Christ’s ascension in prophetic foreshadowing. The holy hill calls for personal holiness. The King of Glory entering triumphantly speaks of Christ’s victory. |
| James Hastings – Great Texts of the Bible | Hastings interprets the psalm as declaring God’s sovereignty over the earth and all who dwell in it. Moral qualifications for worship highlight the heart’s central role. The triumphant entry section aligns with Messianic expectation. |
| Edwin Cone Bissell – OT Introduction & Psalm Notes | Bissell sees the psalm as split into two movements: creation praise and liturgical entry. The ethical demands underscore the psalm’s seriousness. The King of Glory’s approach portrays divine majesty. |
| James Robertson – Additional OT Lectures (distinct) | Robertson reads the psalm as a call to worship rooted in moral righteousness. God’s universal sovereignty contrasts with human responsibility. The King of Glory section points to God’s redemptive victory. |
| Thomas Binney – Additional Sermons (distinct) | Binney stresses that true ascent to God requires inward purity. The world belongs to God, so worship must reflect His holiness. The gates’ lifting symbolizes joyful reception of divine presence. |
| William Garden Blaikie – Psalm Essays (distinct) | Blaikie sees this psalm as a covenant call to holiness. The moral portrait reveals God’s standards for fellowship. The climactic entrance proclaims the reign of the Lord of Hosts. |
| G. Campbell Morgan – Early OT Sermons | Morgan views the psalm as the march of the victorious King. Ethical requirements prepare the heart for divine communion. The King of Glory’s entry reveals God’s triumphant intervention in history. |
Prayer: Thank you Father that you are Righteous and that you've made the way for us in Yourself. Thank You, Lord, that as we fear you, keeping your commandments, having clean hands and pure hearts, not lifting up our souls unto vanity or swearing deceitfully that we shall receive your blessing and righteousness from the God of our salvation, The Lord Jesus Christ. Glorify yourself in our lives, we pray, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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