New International Version The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. New Living Translation This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. English Standard Version This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Berean Standard Bible This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Berean Literal Bible This is the day YHWH has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. King James Bible This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. New King James Version This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. New American Standard Bible This is the day which the LORD has made; Let’s rejoice and be glad in it. NASB 1995 This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. NASB 1977 This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Legacy Standard Bible This is the day which Yahweh has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Amplified Bible This [day in which God has saved me] is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Berean Annotated Bible This is the day that the LORD {YHWH} has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Christian Standard Bible This is the day the LORD has made; let’s rejoice and be glad in it. Holman Christian Standard Bible This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. American Standard Version This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Contemporary English Version This day belongs to the LORD! Let's celebrate and be glad today. English Revised Version This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is the day the LORD has made. Let's rejoice and be glad today! Good News Translation This is the day of the LORD's victory; let us be happy, let us celebrate! International Standard Version This is the day that the LORD has made; let's rejoice and be glad in it. NET Bible This is the day the LORD has brought about. We will be happy and rejoice in it. New Heart English Bible This is the day that the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Webster's Bible Translation This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. World English Bible This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThis [is] the day YHWH has made, "" We rejoice and are glad in it. Berean Literal Bible This is the day YHWH has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Young's Literal Translation This is the day Jehovah hath made, We rejoice and are glad in it. Smith's Literal Translation This the day Jehovah made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThis is the day which the Lord hath made: let us be glad and rejoice therein. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad. New Revised Standard Version This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated This is the day that LORD JEHOVAH has made; come, we will leap for joy and rejoice in him! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917This is the day which the LORD hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Brenton Septuagint Translation This is the day which the Lord has made: let us exult and rejoice in it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…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!… Cross References This is the day that the LORD has made; 2 Corinthians 6:2 For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation! Psalm 74:16 The day is Yours, and also the night; You established the moon and the sun. Genesis 1:5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness He called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day. we will rejoice Habakkuk 3:18 yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! and be glad in it. Isaiah 25:9 And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” Revelation 19:7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. Psalm 68:3 But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy. 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.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Psalm 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. Psalm 30:5 For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning. John 16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. Psalm 126:3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Treasury of Scripture This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. the day Zechariah 3:9 For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day. Matthew 28:1-8 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre… John 20:19,20 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you… we will Psalm 84:10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. 1 Kings 8:66 On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people. 2 Chronicles 20:26-28 And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day… Jump to Previous Delight Full Glad Joy RejoiceJump to Next Delight Full Glad Joy RejoicePsalm 118 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God 19. Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed This is the day that the LORD has made; The psalm celebrates God’s decisive work of deliverance for His people. Whether sung in connection with a national victory, temple worship, or restoration, the day belonged to the Lord because He had brought it about. God governs the course of history and appoints times of judgment, rescue, and blessing. 2Co 6:2 For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you,… we will rejoice The response to God’s saving work is deliberate communal praise. Israel rejoiced through worship, songs, and public celebration, acknowledging that victory and preservation came from the Lord rather than human strength. Hab 3:18 yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice… and be glad in it. Gladness expresses grateful confidence in God’s faithfulness. The immediate celebration points beyond itself to the salvation God provides through His Messiah, giving His people enduring reason for joy. Isa 25:9 And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God;… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 2. The Psalmist Traditionally attributed to King David, though the specific author is not definitively known. The psalmist expresses a communal call to worship and gratitude. 3. Israel The nation of God's chosen people, often the primary audience and context for the Psalms. 4. The Day Represents both a literal day and a symbolic time of divine intervention or blessing. 5. The Temple While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 118 suggests a setting of worship, possibly linked to temple rituals or festivals. Teaching Points Recognizing God's SovereigntyAcknowledge that each day is a gift from God, crafted by His hands. This recognition should lead us to trust in His plans and purposes. Choosing Joy Rejoicing is a deliberate choice. Despite circumstances, we are called to find joy in the Lord and His provision for us each day. Living in the Present Focus on the opportunities and blessings of today rather than being consumed by past regrets or future anxieties. Gratitude as Worship Expressing gratitude for each day is an act of worship. It aligns our hearts with God's goodness and faithfulness. Community Rejoicing The call to rejoice is communal. Encourage others in your faith community to join in celebrating God's daily mercies. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 118:24?2. How can we rejoice in the day the Lord has made today? 3. What does Psalm 118:24 reveal about God's sovereignty over each day? 4. How does Psalm 118:24 connect with Philippians 4:4 about rejoicing? 5. In what ways can we practically "be glad" despite life's challenges? 6. How can acknowledging God's creation of the day impact our daily attitude? 7. How does Psalm 118:24 influence daily Christian living and gratitude? 8. What historical context surrounds Psalm 118:24 in the Bible? 9. How does Psalm 118:24 relate to the theme of divine providence? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 118? (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.Verse 24. - This is the day which the Lord hath made. The thanksgiving day is one which has been fore-ordained of God, and brought into existence by him for a special purpose. We will therefore carry out God's purpose, and rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 invites us to greet every dawn—especially the day of God’s saving work—with worshipful anticipation. Because the Lord Himself has crafted each day, we purpose, by His grace, to rejoice and be glad, trusting His sovereignty, celebrating His salvation, and embracing the gift of today. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thisזֶה־ (zeh-) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that is the day הַ֭יּוֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day [that] the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has made; עָשָׂ֣ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make we will rejoice נָגִ֖ילָה (nā·ḡî·lāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural Strong's 1523: To spin round, rejoice, fear and be glad in it. וְנִשְׂמְחָ֣ה (wə·niś·mə·ḥāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome Additonal Resources Psalm 118:24 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 118:24 Bible Gateway Psalm 118:24 Bible.com Psalm 118:24 NIV |
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