Psalms 24:1 «A Psalm of David. » The earth [is] the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. _A Psalm of David_] The Greek addeth, of the first day of the week (because wont to be sung in the temple on that day), which is now the Christian sabbath, in memory of Chris... [ Continue Reading ]
For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Ver. 2. _For he hath founded it upon the seas_] The solid earth he hath founded upon the liquid waters. This Aristotle acknowledgeth to be a miracle; as also that the waters, which are naturally above the earth, overflow it n... [ Continue Reading ]
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? Ver. 3. _Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord_] _Montem caelestem significat,_ saith Vatablus, he meaneth into heaven; for the prophet's purpose is to show, that although God made all, yet he will not save all;... [ Continue Reading ]
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. Ver. 4. _He that hath clean hands_] The clean in hands, that is, of innocent and unblamable conversation; _debet esse purus corde, ore, opere,_ saith Kimchi; he must not touch that unclea... [ Continue Reading ]
He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Ver. 5. _He shall receive the blessing of the Lord_] _i.e._ _Omnimodam felieitatem,_ all manner of mercies, saith Vatablus; he shall be as happy as heart can wish; for great is the gain of godliness. See m... [ Continue Reading ]
This [is] the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah. Ver. 6. _This is the generation of them that seek him_] These are the true seekers, far different from those that so style themselves today; being no better indeed than the Jesuits' by-blows _bastards_, as one witti... [ Continue Reading ]
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Ver. 7. _Lift up your heads, O ye gates, &c._] Here he calleth unto hell gates, say the Papists; to the heavens, say others, to give way to Christ's ascension thereinto, as the firstfruits,... [ Continue Reading ]
Who [is] this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Ver. 8. _Who is this King of glory?_] The gates are brought in as asking this question, saith R. David. This is the angels' admiration at the coming in of Christ's humanity into heaven, saith Diodati. Rather, it is... [ Continue Reading ]
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift [them] up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Ver. 9. _Lift up your heads, &c._] See Psalms 24:7. And learn, that in matters of moment we must be more than ordinarily earnest and importunate with ourselves and others.... [ Continue Reading ]
Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he [is] the King of glory. Selah. Ver. 10. _Who is this King of glory?_] The best are _acute obtusi_ in the mystery of Christ crucified; and must therefore by study and inquiry grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 Peter 3:18,... [ Continue Reading ]