Psalm 24

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:1

The fulness thereof; all the creatures, and especially the inhabitants wherewith it is replenished. God’s general dominion over and interest in all persons and places seems to be here premised and asserted, either, 1. To show his right to choose any nation whom he pleased to be his peculiar people; which privilege being conferred upon the Israelites, was a great stumbling-block to the heathen nations. Or, 2. To set forth the singular kindness and mercy of God to Israel, who chose them out of... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:2

Justly have I said that the earth is the Lord’s, for he made it, and laid the foundation of it, and that in a wonderful manner. By the seas and floods he means the whole collection of waters, as well the sea and rivers running into it, as that great abyss of waters which is contained in the bowels of the earth, of which see Genesis 7:11; Genesis 49:25; 2 Peter 3:5. This is here mentioned as an evidence of God’s wise, and powerful, and gracious providence, that he hath built so vast a building... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:3

The hill of the Lord, to wit, Zion or Moriah, the place of God’s sanctuary and special presence. This is here subjoined, either, 1. By way of opposition; though God is the God of the whole world, yet he is in a peculiar manner the God of Israel, and to be worshipped no where but in their holy place. Or, 2. As an inference. Having asserted and proved God’s authority and dominion over all mankind, and consequently their obligations to serve and worship him, he now proposeth a most necessary and... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:4

Whose actions and conversations are holy and unblamable. It is here very observable, that the character of a right and acceptable worshipper of God is not taken from his nation and relation to Abraham, nor from all those costly and laborious rites and ceremonies of the law, in which the generality of the Israelites pleased themselves, but in moral and spiritual duties, which most of them grossly neglected. A pure heart; purged from hypocrisy and inward filthiness, and careful to approve itself... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:5

The blessing, i.e. the blessings which God hath promised to his church and people, to wit, grace and glory, and all other good things, as they are summed up, Psalms 84:11. He and he only shall be truly blessed. From the Lord; which is added significantly, by way of opposition to the blessings which men received, either from the priests or from other men, which were oftentimes given unto unworthy persons, and in that case were without any effect or benefit; whereas God’s blessings are given only... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:6

The generation; the true progeny which God regards; whereby he reflects upon them, who boasted and trusted to their carnal generation or descent from Jacob. That seek him, to wit, God, mentioned in the end of Psalms 24:5, or his face, as it is more fully expressed in the next clause; i.e. that make it their care and study to know him, and his mind and will, and to please and serve him, as this phrase is usually understood. Thy face, i.e. his face, by a familiar change of the person; of which... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:7

The question was put, Who shall ascend into God’s hill and holy place? Psalms 24:3; to which answer hath been given, and the persons described, Psalms 24:4-6. But because there still were impediments in the way, and there were gates and doors to this holy place, to shut out those who would ascend thither, therefore he poetically speaks to those gates to open and let in the King of glory, who would make way for his subjects and followers. Here is a representation of a triumphant entrance of a... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:8

This seems to be a prolepsis, or removal of an objection. You will say, What is the cause of this imperious call? and why or for whom must those gates be opened in so solemn and extraordinary a manner? The Lord strong and mighty: this contains an answer to the question; He is no ordinary person, no meaner and no other than Jehovah, who hath given so many proofs of his almightiness, who hath subdued all his enemies, and is now returned in triumph. Here is in this and the foregoing verse a sacred... read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:9

The same verse is repeated again, partly to shame and awaken the dulness of mankind, who are so hardly brought to a serious preparation for such solemnities; and partly to signify the great worth and importance of the matter, contained under these expressions. read more

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:10

Under whose command are all the hosts of heaven and earth, angels and men, and ah other creatures. read more

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:1

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:2

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:3

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:4

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:5

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:6

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:7

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:8

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:9

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 24:10

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