Psalms 24:3
Psalms 24:3 in Multiple Translations
Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place?
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
Who shall ascend into the hill of Jehovah? And who shall stand in his holy place?
Who may go up into the hill of the Lord? and who may come into his holy place?
Who is allowed to go up the Lord's mountain? Who is permitted to stand in his holy place?
Who shall ascende into the mountaine of the Lord? and who shall stand in his holy place?
Who goeth up into the hill of Jehovah? And who riseth up in His holy place?
Who may ascend to the LORD’s hill? Who may stand in his holy place?
Who shall ascend upon the hill of the LORD? and who shall stand in his holy place?
Neither let my enemies laugh at me: for none of them that wait on thee shall be confounded.
Who will be allowed to go up on Zion Hill in Jerusalem, in order to stand and worship in Yahweh’s holy temple?
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 24:3
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Psalms 24:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִֽי
יַעֲלֶ֥ה
בְ/הַר
יְהוָ֑ה
וּ/מִי
יָ֝קוּם
בִּ/מְק֥וֹם
קָדְשֽׁ/וֹ
מִֽי
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
יַעֲלֶ֥ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בְ/הַר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וּ/מִי
mîy
H4310
who?
Conj | Part
יָ֝קוּם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
בִּ/מְק֥וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Prep | N-ms
קָדְשֽׁ/וֹ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 24:3
מִֽי
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
יַעֲלֶ֥ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
בְ/הַר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וּ/מִי
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Conj | Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
יָ֝קוּם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
בִּ/מְק֥וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Prep | N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
קָדְשֽׁ/וֹ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms | Suff
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
Study Notes — Psalms 24:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 24:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 24:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 24:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 24:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 24:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 24:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 24:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 24:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 24:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 24:3
- Sermons on Psalms 24:3
Context — The Earth Is the LORD’s
1The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.
2For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.
3Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place?
4He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully. 5He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 15:1 | O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 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. |
| 4 | Psalms 2:6 | “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” |
| 5 | 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 in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Psalms 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. |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | Psalms 132:13–14 | For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. |
| 10 | 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. When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn. As the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the LORD, and she despised him in her heart. So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. |
Psalms 24:3 Summary
This verse is asking who is worthy to come into God's presence. It's like asking who can go to a very special and holy place where God lives. To answer this question, we need to look at the next verse, Psalms 24:4, which says that only those with clean hands and a pure heart can stand in God's holy place, similar to what Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:8, where He says that the pure in heart will see God. This means that we need to have a right relationship with God and live a life that is pleasing to Him, as described in Psalms 15:1-5, in order to come into His presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to ascend the hill of the LORD?
Ascending the hill of the LORD refers to coming into the presence of God, which requires a certain level of spiritual purity, as seen in Psalms 24:4, where it says that only those with clean hands and a pure heart can stand in His holy place, similar to what is described in Isaiah 6:1-5, where the prophet Isaiah encounters God's holiness.
What is the significance of the hill of the LORD?
The hill of the LORD is a reference to the place where God dwells, which can be a physical place like the temple in Jerusalem, as mentioned in Psalms 15:1, but also a spiritual place where believers can meet with God, as described in Hebrews 12:22-24, where believers are said to have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God.
Who can stand in God's holy place?
According to Psalms 24:4, only those who have clean hands and a pure heart can stand in God's holy place, which emphasizes the importance of moral purity and a right relationship with God, as also taught in Matthew 5:8, where Jesus says that the pure in heart will see God.
Why is it important to ask who may ascend the hill of the LORD?
Asking who may ascend the hill of the LORD is important because it acknowledges that approaching God is a serious matter that requires careful consideration of one's spiritual state, as warned in Hebrews 10:31, where it says that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some things in my life that might prevent me from ascending the hill of the LORD, and how can I address them?
- How can I cultivate clean hands and a pure heart, as described in Psalms 24:4, in my daily life?
- What does it mean for me to stand in God's holy place, and how can I make this a reality in my relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I prepare myself to meet with God, whether in prayer, worship, or simply in my daily activities?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 24:3
Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord?.... Though the Lord has a claim in general to the whole world, and all its fulness; yet there is a particular part of it, or spot in it, which is his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 24:3
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? Who shall ascend? - i:e., Who shall really and spiritually ascend in worship into His earthly house now, and into His heavenly house hereafter?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 24:3
The hill of the Lord, to wit, Zion or Moriah, the place of God’ s sanctuary and special presence. This is here subjoined, either, 1. By way of opposition; though God is the God of the whole world, yet he is in a peculiar manner the God of Israel, and to be worshipped no where but in their holy place. Or, 2. As an inference. Having asserted and proved God’ s authority and dominion over all mankind, and consequently their obligations to serve and worship him, he now proposeth a most necessary and important question, especially in those times, when all nations except Israel were under deep ignorance and errors herein, namely, where, and how, and by whom God will be served, and his favour and blessing may be enjoyed? The place is here described, and the qualification of the persons in the following verses. Who shall stand, to wit, to minister before him, as this word is commonly used with rcspect either to men, as , compared with ,19; or to God, as 18:7 . Standing is the posture of ministers or servants. So the sense is, Who shall serve God, to wit, with God’ s acceptation, and to his own advantage?
In his holy place; in the place which he hath sanctified for his service.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 24:3
Psalms 24:3 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; but that there is a select number, culled and called out of the many, who shall be everlastingly happy; and these are here characterized, as they are also, Psalms 15:1-5, wherewith this psalm hath great affinity, and is thought to have been composed at the same time, that is, saith R. David, post negotium Ornani Iebusaei, after the business with Araunah the Jebusite, when God by fire from heaven had pointed out the place where the temple should be built, 1 Chronicles 21:26; 1 Chronicles 22:1. And who shall stand in his holy place?] Stand with the Lamb upon Mount Zion? Tautologia haec est Hebraeis perquam familiaris. Who is a true member of the Church militant? and shall be no less of the Church triumphant?
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 24:3
(3, 4) For the elaboration of this answer, see Psalms 15 and Isaiah 33:15; Isaiah 33:18. “The answer is remarkable, as expressing in language so clear that a child may understand it, the great doctrine that the only service, the only character which can be thought worthy of such a habitation, is that which conforms itself to the laws of truth, honesty, humility, justice, love. Three thousand years have passed, Jerusalem has fallen, the Jewish monarchy and priesthood and ritual and religion have perished; but the words of David still remain, with hardly an exception, the rule by which all wise and good men would measure the worth and value of men, the greatness and strength of nations” (Stanley, Canterbury Sermons).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 24:3
Verse 3. Who shall ascend] Who is sufficiently holy to wait in his temple? Who is fit to minister in the holy place?
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 24:3
3–6. The moral conditions required for access to the presence of so great a God. His Holiness corresponds to His Majesty. Psalms 15:1 ff. and Isaiah 33:14 ff. are parallel in substance as well as form.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 24:3
Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? - Mount Zion; called the hill of the Lord, because it was the place designated for His worship, or the place of His abode. See the notes at Psalms 15:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 24:3
3. Who shall ascend, etc.—See on Psalms 15:1, which is parallel.
Sermons on Psalms 24:3
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When God Stepped Down From Heaven by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes a powerful revival that took place in a parish church. The sermon begins with a man in distress, surrounded by four young girls who |
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When God Stepped Down - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the preacher recounts a powerful revival that took place in a parish during the Lewis revival. The revival was sparked by a young man who read a portion of Psalm 24 |
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The Sin of Going to Church Unprepared by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a supportive church community in order to overcome sin and achieve victory in life. He encourages individuals to se |
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God Indwelling Us by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the transformative power of Calvary and the change it brings about in people's lives. He emphasizes the mercy and love of God, who has the a |
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(Europe 2008) Session 4 - Assuming the Ministry of Christ by B.H. Clendennen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following Jesus wholeheartedly. He highlights how the disciples left everything behind to follow Jesus and how they watche |
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Woe, Lo, and Go - Part 3 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a vision and being filled with compassion. He refers to the story of Isaiah, who had a vision of God and recognized |
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Our Canadian Christian Heritage Under Fire #5 - We Need Revival in Canada by Ian Goligher | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the need for revival in our lives and in our churches. He emphasizes that even though the opportunities to spread the gospel may be limited, |