<< Psalm 24 >> Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition) | |
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?
[1] Who shall
The order is:
(1) the declaration of title, "the earth is the Lord's" Ps 24:1,2.
(2) Who shall rule the earth? (Ps 24:3-6). It is a question of worthiness, and no one is worthy but the Lamb. Cf. Dan 7:13,14 Rev 5:3-10 Mt 25:31.
(3) The King of glory takes the throne of earth Ps 24:7-10.
See Psa 40., next in order of the Messianic Psalms.
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.
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.