Psalms 118:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Open the gates of righteousness for me; I will go through them and praise the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is asking God to open the way for him to enter into right relationship with God so he can worship and give thanks.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 118 is a hymn of thanksgiving that was likely sung by the Israelites during major religious festivals like Passover, celebrating God's deliverance and faithfulness. It reflects the cultural practice of entering the temple gates in Jerusalem, which symbolized access to God's righteousness and presence after times of trial or victory. This verse specifically expresses the psalmist's personal plea for entry to offer praise, drawing from Israel's history of worship and redemption.

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