Psalm 24:5 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 24:3-6

From this world, and the fulness thereof, the psalmist's meditations rise, of a sudden to the great things of another world, the foundation of which is not on the seas, nor on the floods. The things of this world God has given to the children of men and we are much indebted to his providence for them; but they will not make a portion for us. And therefore, I. Here is an enquiry after better things, Ps. 24:3. This earth is God's footstool; but, if we had ever so much of it, we must be here but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 24:5

He shall receive the blessing from the Lord ,.... Or "who receives" F12 ישא "qui accipit", Cocceius. ; the future for the present; and so is a continuation of the description of a person proper to enter and abide in the church of God, as Psalm 24:6 seems to require; even one who has received every spiritual blessing in Christ in general, special grace out of his fulness; particularly the blessing of pardon, as also adoption, and a right to eternal life; though it may be that the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 24:5

He shall receive the blessing - Perhaps alluding to Obed-edom, at whose house the ark had been lodged, and on whom God had poured out especial blessings. And righteousness - Mercy: every kind of necessary good. It is the mercy of God that crowns the obedience and fidelity of good men. For what made them good and faithful? God's mercy. What crowns their fidelity? God's mercy. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 24:5

Verse 5 5.He shall receive blessing. The more effectually to move the minds of the Israelites, David declares that nothing is more desirable than to be numbered among the flock of God, and to be members of the church. We must here consider that there is an implied contrast between true Israelites and those of them who were degenerate and bastards. The more license the wicked give themselves, the more presumptuous are they in pretending to the name of God, as if he were under obligation to them,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 24:1-6

Who can dwell with God? The twenty-third psalm concludes with the hope of dwelling in the house of the Lord for ever, and this psalm asks, "Who is qualified to dwell with God in his holy place?" Composed on the bringing of the ark to Mount Zion. Psalms 24:1-6 are introductory. I. GOD 'S EXALTED NATURE . ( Psalms 24:1 , Psalms 24:2 .) Relation of land to water in Genesis 1:9 . God's creative universal power was connected in the mind of the psalmist with: 1 . His... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 24:1-10

David's authorship is allowed by most critics; and the most probable period of the composition is the time when David determined to bring up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom to the tabernacle which he had prepared for it on Mount Zion ( 2 Samuel 6:12 ). The psalm is made up of three strophes: Psalms 24:1 , Psalms 24:2 ; Psalms 24:3-6 ; and Psalms 24:7-10 . The first and second arc closely connected; the third is a little detached. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 24:1-10

The King of glory. Christ as the King of glory is represented here in three aspects. I. AS THE LORD OF THE EARTH . ( Psalms 24:1 , 21.) The kingdoms of this world are limited. Some are larger than others, but the largest has its bounds ( Esther 1:1 ; Daniel 4:1 ). Christ's kingdom is unlimited. Go where you will, pass from one country to another, visit different peoples, with different customs and laws, you can never get beyond its bounds. Like the sky, it covers... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 24:5

He shall receive the blessing from the Lord ; rather, blessing , without the article. On the pure in thought, word, and act, God's blessing is sure to rest (see Matthew 5:8 ). And righteousness from the God of his salvation . To the man who comes to God with an honest and true heart, God will give additional graces, such as justification, assurance, perseverance, unwavering hope, perfect charity. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 24:5

He shall receive the blessing from the Lord - literally, “He shall bear away a blessing from Yahweh.” The blessing here referred to means His favor and friendship. He shall be recognized and treated as His. In other words, God bestows His favor on those who possess the character here referred to.And righteousness from the God of his salvation - He shall be regarded and treated as righteous. Or, he shall obtain the divine approval as a righteous person. The idea of the psalmist would seem to be,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:5

Psalms 24:5. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord That is, the blessings which God hath promised to his people, namely, grace and glory, and all other good things, Psalms 84:11. He, and only he, shall be truly blessed. And righteousness The fruit or reward of his righteousness, the work being often put for the reward of it: or kindness, or mercy, and those benefits which flow therefrom. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 24:3-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 24:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 24:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 24:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 24:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 24:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 24:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 24:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 24:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 24:5

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