Psalm 24:3

Translations

Modern

Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place?

Traditional

Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?

Literal

Who will ascend onto the hill of YHWH, or who will stand in His holy place?

Latin

Quis ascendet in montem Domini? aut quis stabit in loco sancto ejus?

Original

Hebrew

English

Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place?

Notes

Psalms 24:3

These questions encourage people to stop focusing on their issues with the wicked and to reflect on themselves (see Psalm 15:1).
God's holy place is the holy mountain, referring to both Jerusalem and heaven.

Psalms 24:3–6

The citizens of the King’s realm include all who seek him. The Lord invites them to enter his presence.

Psalms 24:1–10

The shepherd from Psalm 23, who is also the King of the world, takes control of Zion.

Psalms 20:1–24:10

This series of psalms shows a journey from confidence and commitment (Psalms 20–21), through anguish and abandonment (Psalm 22), and finally to comfort, insight, and hope (Psalms 23–24).

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

David Clean, Unclean, and Holy God’s Presence in the Psalms Holiness by Relationship Pure Worship

Related verses

Psalm 15:1
A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain?
Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.
Psalm 2:6
“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”
Psalm 65:4
Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts! We are filled with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple.
Malachi 3:1
“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.
Hebrews 12:22–24
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels
Psalm 132:13–14
For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:
Psalm 68:18
You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there.
2 Samuel 6:12–17
Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing.
Leviticus 10:3
Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD meant when He said: ‘To those who come near Me I will show My holiness, and in the sight of all the people I will reveal My glory.’” But Aaron remained silent.
Psalm 78:68–69
But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.
1 Chronicles 15:1
David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.

Glossary

Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning David Glory Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Access to God: A Privilege of Saints Church: Holy Place God: Access To Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: Necessary to God's Worship Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Penitent: Promises To Purity of Heart Righteous: Described Righteousness: Fruits of Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Psalm 24:3

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