Psalm 24:9
New International Version
Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

New Living Translation
Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.

English Standard Version
Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

Berean Standard Bible
Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

King James Bible
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

New King James Version
Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in.

New American Standard Bible
Lift up your heads, you gates, And lift them up, you ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!

NASB 1995
Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift them up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!

NASB 1977
Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift them up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!

Legacy Standard Bible
Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift yourselves up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!

Amplified Bible
Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift them up, ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in.

Christian Standard Bible
Lift up your heads, you gates! Rise up, ancient doors! Then the King of glory will come in.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Lift up your heads, you gates! Rise up, ancient doors! Then the King of glory will come in.

American Standard Version
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; Yea, lift them up, ye everlasting doors: And the King of glory will come in.

Contemporary English Version
Open the ancient gates, so that the glorious king may come in.

English Revised Version
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; yea, lift them up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Lift your heads, you gates. Be lifted, you ancient doors, so that the king of glory may come in.

Good News Translation
Fling wide the gates, open the ancient doors, and the great king will come in.

International Standard Version
Lift up your heads, gates! Be lifted up, ancient doors, so the King of Glory may come in.

Majority Standard Bible
Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

NET Bible
Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!

New Heart English Bible
Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.

Webster's Bible Translation
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

World English Bible
Lift up your heads, you gates; yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O perpetual doors! And the King of Glory comes in!

Young's Literal Translation
Lift up, O gates, your heads, And be lifted up, O doors age-during, And come in doth the king of glory!

Smith's Literal Translation
Lift up, ye gates, your heads, and be lifted up, ye openings of eternity, and the King of glory shall come in.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Lift up your gates, you princes, and be lifted up, eternal gates. And the King of Glory shall enter.

New American Bible
Lift up your heads, O gates; rise up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may enter.

New Revised Standard Version
Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Lift up your heads, O you gates; and be lifted up, O everlasting doors, that the King of glory may come in.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Lift up your heads, oh, Gates! Be lifted up, oh gates of eternity, that the King of glory may enter!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Lift up your heads, O ye gates, Yea, lift them up, ye everlasting doors; That the King of glory may come in.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Lift up your gates, ye princes; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the king of glory shall come in.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Earth is the LORD's
8Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. 9Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! 10Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts—He is the King of Glory. Selah…

Cross References
Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.

Isaiah 40:3-5
A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. / Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. / And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Luke 19:38
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

John 12:13
They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

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.

Matthew 3:3
This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’”

Mark 11:9-10
The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Luke 3:4-6
as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. / Every valley shall be filled in, and every mountain and hill made low. The crooked ways shall be made straight, and the rough ways smooth. / And all humanity will see God’s salvation.’”

John 1:23
John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”

Isaiah 62:10
Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations!

Psalm 118:26
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.

1 Corinthians 2:8
None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

Ephesians 1:20-22
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,


Treasury of Scripture

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Lift up your heads
This phrase is a call to action, a command for the gates to rise in anticipation. In the Hebrew context, "lift up" (שׂאו, sa'u) implies an elevation or raising up, often used in the context of lifting one's eyes or voice to God. The "heads" here symbolize the topmost part of the gates, suggesting a readiness to welcome something or someone of great importance. Historically, city gates were not just physical barriers but also places of judgment and commerce, representing the heart of a city's life. Spiritually, this can be seen as a call for believers to prepare their hearts and minds to receive the presence of the Lord.

O gates
The "gates" (שׁערים, she'arim) in ancient times were crucial to a city's defense and were often the site of significant events, such as the arrival of a king or dignitary. In a spiritual sense, gates can represent the entry points of our lives—our hearts and minds. This phrase encourages believers to open these gates wide, allowing the King of Glory to enter. Theologically, it suggests an openness to divine influence and a readiness to embrace God's presence.

be lifted up
This repetition emphasizes the importance of the action. The Hebrew verb used here (וּשׂאוּ, u'se'u) is a call for the gates to rise higher, indicating an expectation of something grand. In a spiritual context, it suggests an elevation of one's spiritual state, a readiness to transcend the mundane and embrace the divine. It is a call to rise above earthly concerns and focus on the heavenly.

O ancient doors
The "ancient doors" (פּתחי עוֹלָם, pitchei olam) refer to the long-standing, enduring entrances that have witnessed the passage of time. These doors symbolize the eternal truths and the timeless nature of God's kingdom. Historically, ancient doors would have been massive and formidable, signifying strength and permanence. Spiritually, this can be seen as an invitation to open oneself to the eternal and unchanging truths of God, allowing His timeless wisdom to enter our lives.

that the King of Glory
The "King of Glory" (מֶלֶךְ הַכָּבוֹד, Melech haKavod) is a majestic title for God, emphasizing His supreme authority and splendor. In the Hebrew tradition, "glory" (כָּבוֹד, kavod) conveys a sense of weightiness and honor, often associated with God's manifest presence. This title underscores God's sovereignty and the honor due to Him. Historically, kings were seen as the ultimate authority, and this phrase elevates God above all earthly rulers, highlighting His divine majesty and power.

may come in
The phrase "may come in" (יָבוֹא, yavo) signifies the entrance or arrival of someone significant. In the context of this psalm, it is the anticipated arrival of God's presence into the city, or metaphorically, into the hearts of believers. This is an invitation for God to dwell among His people, bringing His glory and transforming power. Theologically, it speaks to the readiness and willingness required from believers to welcome God's presence into their lives, allowing Him to reign supreme.

Verse 9. - Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. A repetition of ver. 7, the first part of the choir reiterating its challenge.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Lift up
שְׂא֤וּ (śə·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

your heads,
רָֽאשֵׁיכֶ֗ם (rā·šê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 7218: The head

O gates!
שְׁעָרִ֨ים ׀ (šə·‘ā·rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

Be lifted up,
וּ֭שְׂאוּ (ū·śə·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

O ancient
עוֹלָ֑ם (‘ō·w·lām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

doors,
פִּתְחֵ֣י (piṯ·ḥê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way

that the King
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Glory
הַכָּבֽוֹד׃ (hak·kā·ḇō·wḏ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

may enter!
וְ֝יָבֹא (wə·yā·ḇō)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go


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