Psalms 24:5

"He shall receive a blessing from the LORD, righteousness from the God of his salvation."

Key Reflection

This verse speaks of divine favor and righteousness bestowed upon those who possess righteous character. It implies that such individuals are recognized by God as His rightful recipients, both in terms of blessings and moral approval, reflecting their alignment with God's salvific purposes.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

He shall receive the blessing from the Lord -literally, “He shall bear away a blessing from Yahweh.” The blessing here referred to means His favor and friendship. He shall be recognized and treated as His. In other words, God bestows His favor on those who possess the character here referred to. And righteousness from the God of his salvation -He shall be regarded and treated as righteous. Or, he shall obtain the divine approval as a righteous person. The idea of the psalmist would seem to be, not that he would obtain this as if it were a gift, but that he would obtain the divine “approval” of his character as righteous; he would be recognized and dealt with as a righteous man.

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