Psalms 24 · Verse 8

Psalms 24:8

Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.
Psalms 24:8, King James Version

Psalms 24:8 in other translations

BSBWho is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
WEBWho is the King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
ASVWho is the King of glory? Jehovah strong and mighty, Jehovah mighty in battle.
YLTWho is this--‘the king of glory?' Jehovah--strong and mighty, Jehovah, the mighty in battle.
DARBYWho is this King of glory? Jehovah strong and mighty, Jehovah mighty in battle.
BBEWho is the King of glory? The Lord of strength and power, the Lord strong in war.
WebsterWho is this King of glory? the LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

What does Psalms 24:8 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 24:7-10

7-10. The entrance of the ark, with the attending procession, into the holy sanctuary is pictured to us. The repetition of the terms gives emphasis.

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 8 Who is this King of glory? - This is the answer of those who are within. Who is this glorious King, for whom ye demand entrance? To which they reply: - The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle - It is Jehovah, who is come to set up his abode in his imperial city: He who has conquered his enemies, and brought salvation to Israel. To make the matter still more solemn, and give those without an opportunity of describing more particularly this glorious Personage, those within hesitate to obey the first summons: and then it is repeated, Psa 24:9. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in - To which a more particular question is proposed: - Who is He, This King of glory? To which an answer is given that admitted of no reply. The Lord of hosts - he who is coming with innumernble armies, He is this King of glory. On which, we may suppose, the portcullis was lifted up, the gates thrown open, and the whole cavalcade admitted. This verse seems to have been spoken before the ark appeared: Who is this (זה zeh) King of glory? when its coming was merely announced. In the tenth verse the form is a little altered, because the ark, the symbol of the Divine Presence, had then arrived. Who is He, (מי הוא mi hu), this King of glory? Here He is, to answer for himself. "The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him." Though this Psalm has all the appearance of being an unfinished piece, yet there is a vast deal of dignity and majesty in it; and the demands from without, the questions from those within, and the answers to those questions, partake of the true sublime; where nature, dignity, and simplicity, are very judiciously mingled together. The whole procedure is natural, the language dignified, and the questions and answers full of simplicity and elevated sentiments. Several, both among ancients and moderns, have thought this Psalm speaks of the resurrection of our Lord, and is thus to be understood. It is easy to apply it in this way: Jesus has conquered sin, Satan, and death, by dying. He now rises from the dead; and, as a mighty Conqueror, claims an entrance into the realms of glory, the kingdom which he has purchased by his blood; there to appear ever in the presence of God for us, to which he purposes to raise finally the innumerable hosts of his followers; for in reference to these, He is the Lord of hosts; and, in reference to his victory, He is the Lord mighty in battle.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 24:7-10

The splendid entry here described, refers to the solemn bringing in of the ark into the tent David pitched for it, or the temple Solomon built for it. We may also apply it to the ascension of Christ into heaven, and the welcome given to him there. Our Redeemer found the gates of heaven shut, but having by his blood made atonement for sin, as one having authority, he demanded entrance. The angels were to worship him…

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Psalms 24:8 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

מִ֥יmiwho?H4310
זֶה֮zeh[is] thisH2088
מֶ֤לֶךְMe.lekh[the] king ofH4428
הַכָּ֫ב֥וֹדha.Ka.Vod<the> gloryH3519
יְ֭הוָהYah.wehYahwehH3068
עִזּ֣וּז'i.ZuzstrongH5808
וְגִבּ֑וֹרve.gi.Borand mightyH1368
יְ֝הוָ֗הYah.wehYahwehH3068
גִּבּ֥וֹרgi.Bormighty ofH1368
מִלְחָמָֽה\׃mil.cha.MahbattleH4421

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Cross references for Psalms 24:8

  • Exodus 15:3

    The Lord is a man of war: the Lord is his name.

  • Revelation 19:11-21

    And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. …

  • Revelation 6:2

    And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

  • Psalms 45:3-6

    Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall under thee. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

  • Psalms 93:1

    The Lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.

  • Isaiah 63:1-6

    Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat? I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come. …

  • Colossians 2:15

    And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

  • Isaiah 9:6

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

  • Psalms 50:1

    A Psalm of Asaph. The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.

  • Isaiah 19:24-25

    In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the land: Whom the Lord of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.

  • Psalms 76:3-6

    There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah. Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey. The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands. At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
The Lord strong.
45:3-6; 50:1; 93:1; Isa 9:6; 19:24-25; 63:1-6; Col 2:15; Re 6:2
Re 19:11-21

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Context

  • Psalms 24:7

    Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

  • Psalms 24:8

    Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

  • Psalms 24:9

    Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

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Psalms 24:8 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
¿Quién es este Rey de gloria? Jehová el fuerte y valiente, Jehová el poderoso en batalla.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Qui est ce roi de gloire? L’ Éternel fort et puissant, l’ Éternel puissant dans la bataille.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Wer ist dieser König der Herrlichkeit? Jehova, stark und mächtig! Jehova, mächtig im Kampf!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Dulcis et rectus Dominus; propter hoc legem dabit delinquentibus in via.