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Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift <i>them</i> up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, you gates, And lift <i>them</i> up, you ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift them up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift <i>them</i> up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift <i>yourselves</i> up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift them up, ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, you gates! Rise up, ancient doors! Then the King of glory will come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, you gates! Rise up, ancient doors! Then the King of glory will come in. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O ye gates; Yea, lift them up, ye everlasting doors: And the King of glory will come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Open the ancient gates, so that the glorious king may come in. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O ye gates; yea, lift them up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Lift your heads, you gates. Be lifted, you ancient doors, so that the king of glory may come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Fling wide the gates, open the ancient doors, and the great king will come in. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, gates! Be lifted up, ancient doors, so the King of Glory may come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, you gates; yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O perpetual doors! And the King of Glory comes in!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Lift up, O gates, your heads, And be lifted up, O doors age-during, And come in doth the king of glory!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Lift up, ye gates, your heads, and be lifted up, ye openings of eternity, and the King of glory shall come in.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 23:9>Lift up your gates, you princes, and be lifted up, eternal gates. And the King of Glory shall enter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O gates; rise up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may enter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O you gates; and be lifted up, O everlasting doors, that the King of glory may come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, oh, Gates! Be lifted up, oh gates of eternity, that the King of glory may enter!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Lift up your heads, O ye gates, Yea, lift them up, ye everlasting doors; That the King of glory may come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Lift up your gates, ye princes; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the king of glory shall come in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/24-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2504" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/24.htm">The Earth is the LORD's</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: śə·’ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">Lift up</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rā·šê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">your heads,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: šə·‘ā·rîm (N-mp) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">O gates!</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: ū·śə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">Be lifted up,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lām (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">O ancient</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: piṯ·ḥê (N-mpc) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">doors,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">that the King</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: hak·kā·ḇō·wḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">of Glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wə·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">may enter!</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts—He is the King of Glory. Selah…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Revelation 3:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-38.htm">Luke 19:38</a></span><br />“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-3.htm">Matthew 3:3</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Mark 11:9-10</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-4.htm">Luke 3:4-6</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-23.htm">John 1:23</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-10.htm">Isaiah 62:10</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-26.htm">Psalm 118:26</a></span><br />Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-8.htm">1 Corinthians 2:8</a></span><br />None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-22</a></span><br />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,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Lift up your heads, O you gates; even lift them up, you everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.</p><p class="hdg">No reference for this verse </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/psalms/24-8.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Lift</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/psalms/31-18.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/psalms/74-6.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/psalms/25-6.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/87-2.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/psalms/24-10.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/44-14.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/psalms/25-1.htm">Lift</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">God's Lordship in the world</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/24-3.htm">The citizens of his spiritual kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">An exhortation to receive him</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Lift up your heads, O gates!</b><br>This phrase is a call to the gates of Jerusalem, personified as living entities, to open wide for the entrance of the King of Glory. In ancient times, city gates were not only physical barriers but also symbolic of the city's strength and security. The lifting of heads suggests a readiness and anticipation for something significant. Biblically, gates often represent access and authority (<a href="/genesis/22-17.htm">Genesis 22:17</a>, <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a>). The imagery here can be seen as a metaphor for the human heart, urging believers to open themselves to God's presence.<p><b>Be lifted up, O ancient doors,</b><br>The term "ancient doors" refers to the longstanding and enduring nature of these entrances, possibly alluding to the eternal nature of God's kingdom. Historically, city gates were massive and imposing, often the site of important civic activities. The lifting up of these doors signifies an act of reverence and honor. This can also be seen as a prophetic call to the spiritual realm, acknowledging the eternal reign of God and the coming of Christ, who is the fulfillment of ancient prophecies (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>).<p><b>that the King of Glory may enter!</b><br>The "King of Glory" is a title that emphasizes God's majesty and splendor. In the context of the psalm, it refers to Yahweh, the God of Israel, who is worthy of all honor and praise. This phrase anticipates the coming of Jesus Christ, who is recognized in the New Testament as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords (<a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>). The entry of the King of Glory into the city can be seen as a type of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem (<a href="/matthew/21.htm">Matthew 21:1-11</a>), as well as His ultimate return in glory. The call for the gates to open is an invitation for divine presence and blessing, urging believers to prepare their hearts for the indwelling of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_of_glory.htm">King of Glory</a></b><br>This title refers to God, emphasizing His majesty and sovereign power. In Christian theology, it is often associated with Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate revelation of God's glory.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gates_and_ancient_doors.htm">Gates and Ancient Doors</a></b><br>These are metaphorical representations of the barriers or entrances that must be opened to allow the presence of God to enter. In the historical context, they could refer to the gates of Jerusalem or the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the temple was located, often seen as the dwelling place of God among His people. It holds significant spiritual symbolism as the city of God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, King David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his heart for God and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the spiritual center of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the temple is the place where God's presence was believed to dwell, making the opening of gates a symbolic act of welcoming God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/welcoming_god's_presence.htm">Welcoming God's Presence</a></b><br>Just as the gates and doors are called to open for the King of Glory, believers are encouraged to open their hearts and lives to God's presence. This involves a conscious decision to invite Him into every aspect of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_sovereignty.htm">Recognizing God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The title "King of Glory" reminds us of God's supreme authority and power. Acknowledging His sovereignty should lead to a posture of worship and reverence in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_readiness.htm">Spiritual Readiness</a></b><br>The call to lift up gates and doors symbolizes the need for spiritual readiness. Believers should prepare their hearts through prayer, repentance, and obedience to receive God's work and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_fulfillment.htm">Christ as the Fulfillment</a></b><br>In the New Testament context, Jesus is seen as the fulfillment of this Psalm. Recognizing Him as the King of Glory who enters our lives brings a deeper understanding of His role as Savior and Lord.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_eastern_gate_important.htm">Why is Jerusalem's Eastern Gate significant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_at_the_bible's_city_gate.htm">What events occurred at the city gate in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/(psalm_24_7)_why_personify_gates_evidence.htm">(Psalm 24:7) Why does the text personify gates to 'lift up their heads,' and is there any historical or archaeological evidence this metaphorical language was taken literally?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_meaning_of_'king_of_glory'.htm">What is the meaning of 'King of Glory'?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in</span>. A repetition of ver. 7, the first part of the choir reiterating its challenge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/24-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Lift up</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂא֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(śə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your heads,</span><br /><span class="heb">רָֽאשֵׁיכֶ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O gates!</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁעָרִ֨ים ׀</span> <span class="translit">(šə·‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Be lifted up,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֭שְׂאוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·śə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O ancient</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹלָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><br /><span class="word">doors,</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּתְחֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(piṯ·ḥê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, entrance way</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that the King</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֣לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Glory</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכָּבֽוֹד׃</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kā·ḇō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may enter!</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝יָבֹא</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/24-9.htm">Psalm 24:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/24-9.htm">Psalm 24:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/24-9.htm">Psalm 24:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/24-9.htm">Psalm 24:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/24-9.htm">Psalm 24:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/24-9.htm">Psalm 24:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/24-9.htm">Psalm 24:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/24-9.htm">Psalm 24:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/24-9.htm">Psalm 24:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/24-9.htm">Psalm 24:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/24-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 24:9 Lift up your heads you gates (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/24-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 24:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 24:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/24-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 24:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 24:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>