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Psalms 118:19-24

19 1Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD.
20 This is the gate of the LORD; 2the righteous shall enter through it.
21 I thank you that 3you have answered me 4and have become my salvation.
22 5The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.[a]
23 This is the LORD's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

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Psalms 118:19-24 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 118

Kimchi says their Rabbins are divided about this psalm. Some understand it of David; others of the Messiah: but, with us Christians, there ought to be no doubt of its belonging to the Messiah; since our Lord has quoted a passage out of it, and applied it to himself, Ps 118:22,23; see Mt 21:42; and so has the Apostle Peter, Ac 4:11. Nor did the Jews of those times object thereunto, which doubtless they would have done, had the psalm respected any other but the Messiah; yea, the common people that attended Christ when he entered into Jerusalem, and the children in the temple, took their "hosanna" from hence, Ps 118:26; see Mt 21:9,15. It is generally thought to be written by David, after he was established in the kingdom, and had brought the ark of the Lord into the city. It concludes the great "Hallel", or hymn sung at the Jewish festivals; particularly at the feasts of tabernacle and the passover.

Cross References 5

  • 1. Isaiah 26:2; [Psalms 24:7, 9]
  • 2. Revelation 21:27; Revelation 22:14; [Isaiah 35:8]
  • 3. Psalms 116:1
  • 4. [See ver. 14 above]
  • 5. Cited Matthew 21:42; Mark 12:10, 11; Luke 20:17; [Isaiah 28:16]; Acts 4:11; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:4-7

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Hebrew the head of the corner
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