Psalms 118:24This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!
The setting
Temple courts, Jerusalem. Pilgrims arriving for Passover, carrying palm branches and singing...
The emotion here: exhausted from battle but choosing celebration
The original word
yom (יוֹם) — not just 24 hours, but this appointed time, this moment
Why it matters
This psalm was sung by pilgrims climbing the 15 steps to the Temple
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 118:24
The Hebrew verb 'made' implies God CRAFTED this day specifically for you
Common misconceptionMost people think this means 'stay positive.' But the psalmist just survived mortal danger. He's saying 'I almost died yesterday, but I'm alive TODAY.'
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 118:24
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 118:24 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 118:24 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include joy, present moment, celebration. Notable phrases: This is the day that Yahweh has made; rejoice and be glad. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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