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Psalm 24:8
Who is the King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
6This is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek your face—even Jacob. Selah.
7Lift up your heads, you gates! Be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.
8Who is the King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
10Who is this King of glory? The LORD of Armies is the King of glory! Selah.
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The repeated “mighty” ties the King's glory to strength in battle, giving this song of welcome a force that may unsettle you or reassure you.
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Exodus 15:3The LORD is a man of war. The LORD is his name.Both name the LORD in the language of warfare: Exodus calls him a man of war, and the psalm praises his battle might.
Revelation 19:11–21I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.Both portray strength in warfare: the psalm praises the LORD in battle, while Revelation describes a rider who judges and makes war.
Revelation 6:2Then a white horse appeared, and he who sat on it had a bow. A crown was given to him, and he came out conquering, and to conquer.Both use martial imagery, though the psalm names the LORD and this verse leaves the conquering rider unnamed.
1 Peter 2:3if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.Both speak of the Lord's character, though Peter names graciousness and the psalm praises strength in battle.
Colossians 2:15Having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.Both describe power over opposition: the psalm praises the LORD's battle might, and Colossians speaks of triumph over principalities and powers.
Psalm 45:3–6Strap your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and your majesty.Both join might with glory or majesty, using battle language in Psalm 24 and a sword in Psalm 45.
Isaiah 63:1–6Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? Who is this who is glorious in his clothing, marching in the greatness of his strength? “It is …Both ask who an arriving figure is, then answer with language of might, glory, and strength.
Psalm 93:1The LORD reigns! He is clothed with majesty! The LORD is armed with strength. The world also is established. It can’t be moved.Both proclaim the LORD's kingship and strength, joining his royal majesty with his might.
Isaiah 9:6For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, …Both join ruling authority with divine might: the psalm names the LORD as King, and Isaiah names the promised child Mighty God.
Luke 1:49For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.Both praise divine might, with Luke describing great things done for the speaker and the psalm naming strength in battle.
Psalm 89:8LORD, God of Armies, who is a mighty one, like you? LORD, your faithfulness is around you.Both use a question to proclaim the LORD's might, with Psalm 89 also naming his faithfulness.
Psalm 50:1A Psalm by Asaph. The Mighty One, God, the LORD, speaks, and calls the earth from sunrise to sunset.Both name the LORD as mighty, while Psalm 50 describes him speaking and calling the earth.
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You do not have to supply the strength this song praises. At the gates, the acclaim belongs to YHWH, the King who is mighty in battle.
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