KJV ORIGINAL
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Lift up your heads, you gates; yes, lift them up high, you ancient doors, so the King of glory can come in!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling for the gates and doors to open wide because the glorious King is coming to enter.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written for ceremonies when the Ark of the Covenant was brought into Jerusalem or the temple, representing God's presence among His people. Ancient city gates had to be lifted high enough for processions of royalty to pass through with their banners and symbols of power. The 'everlasting doors' may refer to the temple gates that would open to welcome God's presence.
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