“This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.”
The statement that such a generation seeks the face of God, Jacob seeks the God of Jacob characterizes those pursuing access as those who actively seek divine presence. The seeking of God's face suggests intimate encounter. The generational language suggests that communities of seekers persist. This verse characterizes those who pursue sanctuary access as genuine seekers of God.
Church Fathers on Psalms 24:6
A psalm of David himself, on the first day of the week. 1. A Psalm of David himself, touching the glorifying and resurrection of the Lord, which took place early in the morning on the first day of the week, which is now called the Lord's Day. 2. “The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof, the compass of the world, and all they that dwell therein” Psalm 23:1; when the Lord, being glorified, is announced for the believing of all nations; and the whole compass of the…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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