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Selected Verse: Psalms 24:9 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Ps 24:9 |
King James |
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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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Lift up your heads ... - The repetition here is designed to give force and emphasis to what is uttered. The response in Psa 24:5 is slightly varied from the response in Psa 24:8; but the same general sentiment is expressed. The design is to announce in a solemn manner that the symbol of the divine presence and majesty was about to be introduced into the place of its permanent abode, and that this was an event worthy to be celebrated; that even the gates of the city should voluntarily open themselves to admit the great and glorious King who was to reign there forever. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
Lift up - The same verse is repeated again, to awaken the dulness of mankind, who are so hardly brought to a serious preparation for such solemnities; and to signify the great importance of the matter, contained under these expressions. |
8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.