Psalms 118:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is the gate that belongs to the LORD, and only those who do what's right can enter through it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes a special entrance that belongs to God, where only righteous people are welcome to come in.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was likely sung during religious festivals as worshippers approached the temple in Jerusalem. The 'gate of the LORD' refers to the temple gates, where people would come to worship and offer sacrifices. Only those who were ceremonially clean and living righteously were permitted to enter the sacred space.

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