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Psalms 24:5

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 24:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He shall receive a blessing from Jehovah, And righteousness from the God of his salvation.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He shall receive a blessing from Jehovah, And righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Psalms 24:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 24

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2For he hath founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the floods.
3Who shall ascend into the hill of Jehovah? And who shall stand in his holy place?
4He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; Who hath not lifted up his soul unto falsehood, And hath not sworn deceitfully.
5He shall receive a blessing from Jehovah, And righteousness from the God of his salvation.
6This is the generation of them that seek after him, That seek thy face, [even] Jacob. Selah
7Lift up your heads, O ye gates; And be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors: And the King of glory will come in.
8Who is the King of glory? Jehovah strong and mighty, Jehovah mighty in battle.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, etc.] Or “who receives” f380; 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 (<192406>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 following clause is explanative of this; and righteousness from the God of his salvation; from Christ, who is God his Saviour, the author of salvation; and who has brought in an everlasting righteousness, which is in him, and is a…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“righteousness--the rewards which God bestows on His people, or the grace to secure those rewards as well as the result.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The blessing - Grace and glory, and all other good things. Psalms 24:6”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“receive: Psa 50:23, Psa 67:6, Psa 67:7, Psa 72:17, Psa 115:12, Psa 115:13, Psa 128:1-5; Num 6:24-27; Isa 33:15-17; Mat 5:3-12; Joh 7:17; Rom 4:6-9; Gal 3:9, Gal 3:14; Eph 1:3; Pe1 3:9 righteousness: Isa 46:13, Isa 51:5, Isa 51:6, Isa 51:8, Isa 54:17, Isa 61:10; Rom 3:22, Rom 5:17, Rom 5:18; Co1 1:30; Co2 5:21; Gal 5:5; Phi 3:9 God: Psa 68:19, Psa 88:1; Isa 12:2, Isa 45:17; Tit 2:10-14, Tit 3:4-6 Psalms 24:6”
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