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Psalms 24:6

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 24:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “This is the generation of them that seek after him, That seek thy face, [even] Jacob. Selah” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

This is the generation of them that seek after him, That seek thy face, [even] Jacob. Selah
Psalms 24:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
9Lift up your heads, O ye gates; Yea, lift them up, ye everlasting doors: And the King of glory will come in.
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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
“This [is] the generation of them that seek him, etc.] The persons above described are such, who in every age are the generation of the children of God, and are accounted by him for a generation; they are such that seek him, in the first place, with their whole hearts, and in Christ, where they find him; that seek thy face, O Jacob. By the “face” of God is meant the favour of God, the discoveries of his love, the light of his countenance, than which nothing is more desirable to gracious souls, or more sought after by them; and by Jacob is meant the God of Jacob; and so Apollinarius has it in his metaphrase; (see <191001>Psalm 10:1); unless Christ should be intended, one of whose names is…”
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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
“Jacob--By "Jacob," we may understand God's people (compare Isa 43:22; Isa 44:2, &c.), corresponding to "the generation," as if he had said, "those who seek Thy face are Thy chosen people."”
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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 generation - The true progeny which God regards. Face - His grace and favour, which is often called God's face. Psalms 24:7”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“This is: Psa 22:30, Psa 73:15; Isa 53:10; Rom 4:16; Pe1 2:9 that seek: Psa 27:8, Psa 105:4; Joh 1:47 O Jacob: or, O God of Jacob Psalms 24:7”
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