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Psalms 24:7
Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the gates and ancient doors, commanding them to prepare for the arrival of the King of Glory.
The words — The text uses שְׂא֤וּ (se'u, "lift up") for the gates' heads and הִנָּשְׂאוּ (hi.na.se'u, "be lifted up") for the ancient doors, distinguishing the active command from the passive response.
The thread — This command to open gates for a divine king parallels Isaiah 26:2 and Psalms 118:19, while Revelation 4:11 shifts to a heavenly throne room context.
Why it lands — The verse demands immediate physical and spiritual preparation to receive a sovereign who is defined by strength and battle, not by ceremonial entry.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 26:2 Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter—one that remains faithful.
- Psalms 118:19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD.
- Revelation 4:11 “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”
- Psalms 97:6 The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory.
- 1 Corinthians 2:8 None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
- Ephesians 4:8 This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.”
- Haggai 2:7 I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts.
- Malachi 3:1 “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.
- Numbers 10:35 Whenever the ark set out, Moses would say, “Rise up, O LORD! May Your enemies be scattered; may those who hate You flee before You.”
- 1 Kings 8:11 so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.