Psalm 24

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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.