KJV ORIGINAL
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, so the King of glory can come in!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is a triumphant call for the gates and doors to open wide because the glorious King is coming to enter.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely sung during processions when the Ark of the Covenant was brought into Jerusalem or the temple. The imagery reflects the practice of opening city gates for a victorious king returning from battle. Many scholars believe this was used during religious ceremonies celebrating God's presence coming to dwell among His people.
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