Psalms · Chapter 118 · Life
Psalms 118:24 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!"
KJV · King James Version
"This is the day3117 which the LORD3068 hath made6213; we will rejoice1523 and be glad8055 in it."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses which, lord, hath, while the WEB renders these as that, yahweh, has. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Psalms 118:24 in Psalms 118
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 118:24 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 118. Read the full chapter →
- v.22 The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
- v.23 This is Yahweh’s doing. It is marvelous in our eyes.
- v.24 This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!
- v.25 Save us now, we beg you, Yahweh! Yahweh, we beg you, send prosperity now.
- v.26 Blessed is he who comes in Yahweh’s name! We have blessed you out of Yahweh’s house.
Book background
About the Book of Psalms
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Hebrew poetry
- Author
- David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
- Date written
- c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
- Audience
- All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
- Chapters
- 150
The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.
Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.
Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Psalms 118:24
Psalms 118:24 contains 16 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
This is the day that Yahweh has made
TITDTY
- 2
We will rejoice and be glad in it!
WWRABG
Frequently asked
FAQ about Psalms 118:24
What does Psalms 118:24 say?
Psalms 118:24 reads: "This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!" — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Psalms 118:24 in?
Psalms 118:24 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.
What is Psalms 118:24 about?
Psalms 118:24 is primarily a Bible verse about Life, with related themes including Gratitude. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Psalms 118:24 in WEB and KJV?
Psalms 118:24 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "This is the day3117 which the LORD3068 hath made6213; we will rejoice1523 and be glad8055 in it.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Psalms 118:24?
Psalms 118:24 is 16 words in the WEB translation (72 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise Psalms 118:24?
To memorise Psalms 118:24, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Psalms 118:24 matter in Psalms?
The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other. Psalms 118:24 sits within this larger story — Psalms as a whole emphasises worship, lament, trust.
How can I apply Psalms 118:24 today?
Many readers use Psalms 118:24 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Psalms 118:24 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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