시편 Chapter 24

Translation: ESV

1

The earth is the LORD's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein,

Key Message

The whole world and everything in it belongs to God, and this declaration of sovereignty is the theological foundation of all worship.

▸The first verse of Psalm 24 is a majestic proclamation declaring that God the Creator is the owner of the whole world.

The first verse of Psalm 24 is a majestic proclamation declaring that God the Creator is the owner of the whole world. 'The earth and its fullness' — the entire material world; 'the world and those who dwell therein' — humanity and all life; everything belongs to the LORD. This is a declaration of ownership and a declaration of sovereignty. Paul quotes this verse in 1 Corinthians 10:26 to teach that all food belongs to God and may therefore be eaten with thanksgiving.

Related Verses

For 'the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof.'
3

Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place?

Key Message

Drawing near to God's presence is both a privilege requiring serious self-examination of one's life and a responsibility.

▸The central question of the temple entrance liturgy.

4

He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.

Key Message

The qualification to approach God is the purity of both external conduct and inner motive — this is the condition of true worship.

▸Four characteristics of the one who may ascend the LORD's hill: clean hands (right conduct), a pure heart (pure inner life), not lifting up the soul to what is false (right motives), and not swearing deceitfully (honesty in speech).

7

Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

Key Message

The LORD who is King of Glory entering his dwelling place is an event that all creation must receive with wonder.

▸The climax of Psalm 24 — a majestic cry toward the temple gates to open for the King of Glory.

10

Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah

Key Message

The King of Glory is the LORD of hosts — the Owner of the whole world entering his own temple is the heart of worship.

▸The dialogue of verses 7-10 ends with the final declaration 'the LORD of hosts.