Psalms 118:24
Psalms 118:24 in Multiple Translations
This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the day which the Lord has made; we will be full of joy and delight in it.
The Lord made this day happen! We will celebrate and be happy for it!
This is the day, which the Lord hath made: let vs reioyce and be glad in it.
This [is] the day Jehovah hath made, We rejoice and are glad in it.
This is the day that the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
For thy testimonies are my meditation: and thy justifications my counsel.
This is the day in which we remember that Yahweh acted powerfully to defeat our enemies; we will rejoice and be glad/happy today.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 118:24
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Psalms 118:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זֶה
הַ֭/יּוֹם
עָשָׂ֣ה
יְהוָ֑ה
נָגִ֖ילָה
וְ/נִשְׂמְחָ֣ה
בֽ/וֹ
זֶה
zeh
H2088
this
Pron
הַ֭/יּוֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
עָשָׂ֣ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
נָגִ֖ילָה
gîyl
H1523
to rejoice
V-Qal-1cp
וְ/נִשְׂמְחָ֣ה
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
Conj | V-Qal-1cp
בֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 118:24
זֶה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
הַ֭/יּוֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
עָשָׂ֣ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
נָגִ֖ילָה
gîyl
H1523
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-1cp
This Hebrew word means to rejoice or be glad, often expressing strong emotions like joy or fear, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, exult, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to tremble (from fear)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:31; Proverbs 23:25; Psalms 2:11.
וְ/נִשְׂמְחָ֣ה
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
Conj | V-Qal-1cp
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
בֽ/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Psalms 118:24
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- Psalms 118:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 118:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 118:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 118:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 118:24
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 118:24
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 118:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 118:24
- Sermons on Psalms 118:24
Context — The LORD Is on My Side
22The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
23This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper! 26Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 84:10 | For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. |
| 2 | Isaiah 58:13 | If you turn your foot from breaking the Sabbath, from doing as you please on My holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight, and the LORD’s holy day honorable, if you honor it by not going your own way or seeking your own pleasure or speaking idle words, |
| 3 | Nehemiah 8:10 | Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” |
| 4 | 1 Kings 8:66 | On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 20:26–28 | On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, where they blessed the LORD. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day. Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies. So they entered Jerusalem and went into the house of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets. |
| 6 | Revelation 1:10 | On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, |
| 7 | John 20:19–20 | It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. |
| 8 | Acts 20:7 | On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Since Paul was ready to leave the next day, he talked to them and kept on speaking until midnight. |
| 9 | Matthew 28:1–8 | After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.” So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. |
| 10 | Zechariah 3:9 | See the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave on it an inscription, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day. |
Psalms 118:24 Summary
[This verse reminds us that every day is a gift from God, and we should approach each day with gratitude and joy. Just as the Psalmist says, 'This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it', we can trust that God is working all things together for good, as promised in Romans 8:28. By recognizing that each day is 'made' by the LORD, we can find joy and purpose in our daily lives, even on difficult days, and express our gratitude to Him, just as the prophet declared in Lamentations 3:22-23, that God's mercies are new every morning.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the LORD to 'make' a day?
This phrase suggests that God is the creator and sustainer of all things, including time itself, as seen in Psalm 90:2 and Isaiah 46:10, where God declares His sovereignty over the passage of time.
How can we 'rejoice and be glad' in every day, even difficult ones?
This verse encourages us to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when circumstances are challenging, just as the apostle Paul wrote in Romans 8:28, that God works all things together for good for those who love Him.
Is this verse only talking about happy, triumphant days?
No, this verse is not limited to joyful days, but rather it invites us to find joy and gratitude in every day, regardless of circumstances, because it is a gift from God, as expressed in Ecclesiastes 5:18-20, where we are encouraged to enjoy the simple things in life as a gift from God.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us to approach each day with a sense of gratitude, recognizing that every day is a new opportunity to experience God's presence and provision, as seen in Lamentations 3:22-23, where the prophet declares that God's mercies are new every morning.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can cultivate a sense of gratitude and joy in my daily life, even on difficult days?
- How does recognizing that each day is 'made' by the LORD change my perspective on time and my priorities?
- In what ways can I 'rejoice and be glad' in the present moment, regardless of my circumstances?
- What are some things I can thank God for today, and how can I express my gratitude to Him?
- How can I use this verse to encourage someone who is struggling to find joy or hope in their daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:24
This [is] the day [which] the Lord hath made,.... Famous and remarkable for the above events.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:24
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 118:24
Made; either created, or exalted and glorified, as this word is used, , or sanctified by his glorious presence and work, and by his appointment, as a time or season never to be forgotten, but to be observed with great thankfulness and rejoicing, as it follows.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 118:24
Psalms 118:24 This [is] the day [which] the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.Ver. 24. This is the day which the Lord hath made] The queen of days, as the Jews call the sabbath. Arnobius interpreteth this text of the Christian sabbath; others, of the day of salvation by Christ exalted to be the head cornerstone; in opposition to that dismal day of man’ s fall. We will rejoice] Or, let us rejoice. Dull we are, and heavy to spiritual joy; and are therefore excited thereto.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 118:24
(24) This is the day.—Either the festival for which the psalm was composed (Feast of Tabernacles?) or more generally the day of triumph won by Jehovah, as in preceding verse.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 118:24
Verse 24. This is the day which the Lord hath made] As the Lord hath called me to triumph, this is the day which he hath appointed for that purpose. This is a gracious opportunity; I will improve it to his glory.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 118:24
24. To Jehovah alone we owe this day of national rejoicing. Cp. Isaiah 25:9. “There was exceeding great gladness” is the description of the festival in Nehemiah 8:17. in it] Or, in Him. Cp. Psalms 32:11.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 118:24
This is the day which the Lord hath made - As if it were a new day, made for this very occasion; a day which the writer of the psalm did not expect to see, and which seemed therefore to have been
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 118:24
20-27. These verses contain the response (Delitzsch) of the singers within the court, who receive the festal procession.
Sermons on Psalms 118:24
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Avoid the Trap by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of David and Goliath from the Bible. He emphasizes how David, a young boy, fearlessly faced the giant Goliath, who was nine feet ta |
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(Through the Bible) Luke 19 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the church reigning with the Lord upon the earth. He mentions the idea of believers being entrusted with different levels of au |
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Hebrews Chapter 1 by Chip Brogden | In this sermon, Chip Brogdon discusses the book of Hebrews and its comparison between the old and new ways of God's revelation. He emphasizes that in the past, God spoke to people |
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Galatians Chapter 3 (Part 2) by Chip Brogden | In this webcast, Chip Brogdon continues his series of messages in the book of Galatians. He begins by addressing the question of the purpose of the law in light of salvation throug |
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Hebrews Chapter 8 by Chip Brogden | In this sermon from the book of Hebrews, the speaker discusses the flaws of the old covenant and the solutions provided by the new covenant. The old covenant relied on human effort |
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Measured by Years by Welcome Detweiler | The sermon transcript discusses the importance of accepting Jesus Christ as one's Savior. It emphasizes that our own strength and efforts cannot validate our salvation, but rather |
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Out of Love by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, Basile Schlink encourages listeners to approach each day with gratitude and a desire to bring joy to God. He emphasizes the importance of spending time in prayer an |