Psalm 24:6

Translations

Modern

Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O God of Jacob. Selah

Traditional

This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.

Literal

This is the generation of those seeking Him, those seeking Your face, O God of Jacob. Selah

Latin

Hæc est generatio quærentium eum, quærentium faciem Dei Jacob.

Original

Hebrew

English

Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O God of Jacob. Selah

Notes

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

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My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.
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Romans 4:16
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John 1:47
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Psalm 22:30
Posterity will serve Him; they will declare the Lord to a new generation.
Isaiah 53:10
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Selah: A musical or liturgical term of uncertain meaning

Glossary

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Topics

Desire: Spiritual Penitent: Promises To Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Seeking God: Saints: Characterised By Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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