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A Psalm of David.
The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
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For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
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“Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?”
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“He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
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He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
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This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob.” Selah
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Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory shall come in.
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“Who is this King of Glory?” “The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle!”
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Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory shall come in.
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“Who is he, this King of Glory?” “The LORD of hosts, he is the King of Glory!” Selah
🕊️🙏📖 Summary of Psalm 24 – “The LORD, the King of Glory”
Psalm 24 is a royal psalm full of majesty, believed to have been written by David when the Ark of the Covenant was brought into Jerusalem. This psalm contains three main parts: the confession that the LORD is the Owner of all the earth, the picture of the righteous person who may draw near to Him, and the call to welcome the LORD as the King of Glory.
This is a psalm of worship, emphasizing the holiness, righteousness, and glory of God who reigns over all creation.
📌 1. The LORD, Owner and Creator (verses 1–2)
➡️ “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof.”
➡️ The LORD founded the earth upon the seas — His power in creation rules over all nature.
🎯 All that is on the earth does not belong to man, but to the LORD.
📌 2. Who Is Worthy to Draw Near to the LORD? (verses 3–6)
➡️ Only those with clean hands and a pure heart, who do not swear falsely.
➡️ They shall receive blessing and righteousness from the LORD.
➡️ They are called the generation that seeks His face.
🎯 Drawing near to the LORD requires integrity of heart and purity of life — not outward ritual alone.
📌 3. The Call to Welcome the King of Glory (verses 7–10)
➡️ “Lift up your heads, O ye gates!”
➡️ Who is the King of Glory? “The LORD, mighty and strong, the LORD mighty in battle!”
➡️ The repeated call confirms it — the LORD is the King who enters in glory.
🎯 The LORD is worthy to be welcomed and exalted with reverence, because He is the King who fights and prevails.
📖 Main Teaching
- The LORD is Owner and King over all creation
- Closeness to the LORD requires holiness and honesty of heart
- The blessing of the LORD comes to those who truly seek Him
- The LORD is the King of Glory, worthy to be welcomed and worshiped
- True worship involves the whole life — not only symbols or songs
✨ Spiritual Meaning (New Testament)
📖 1 Corinthians 10:26
“For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.”
➡️ Paul directly quotes Psalm 24:1 to affirm God’s ownership over all creation.
📖 Matthew 5:8
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
➡️ The qualification for entering the LORD’s presence in Psalm 24 is fulfilled in Jesus’ teaching.
📖 Hebrews 10:22
“Let us draw near to God with a true heart and full assurance of faith.”
➡️ Those with clean hands and a pure heart are a picture of those who live in Christ.
📖 Revelation 3:20
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock…”
➡️ The LORD still seeks a place to enter and rule in the hearts of His people — the King of Glory desires to be welcomed personally.
🕊️ “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof.” – Psalm 24:1
🕊️ “Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD?” – Psalm 24:3
🕊️ “He that hath clean hands and a pure heart.” – Psalm 24:4
🕊️ “Lift up your heads, O ye gates…” – Psalm 24:7
🕊️ “The LORD of hosts, he is the King of Glory!” – Psalm 24:10
