Hebrew · MEH-lekh ha-kah-VODE
Melech HaKavod
מֶלֶךְ הַכָּבוֹד
The King of Glory
Symbol: The gates lifting for the entering King — glory too heavy for doors
“Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.”
Psalm 24:7
Psalm 24's processional name: the King strong and mighty, whose glory demands that even gates surrender.
What the name means
Kavod means weight — glory is the heavy reality of God's presence arriving.
The King of glory enters where He is welcomed: lift the gates of your heart and let Him in.
Every lesser throne falls before Him — career, comfort, fear, appetite. He comes as King.
How to pray this name
- Open every 'gate' of your life deliberately: lift your head and invite the King in.
- Worship before asking — a King is enthroned on praise before He is petitioned.
Melech HaKavod, King of Glory, every gate of my life is open to You. Come in and reign. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
The King of Glory enters my life — His presence is my honor and my crown.
Study further
Psalm 24:8-10 · Psalm 29:2 · 1 Corinthians 2:8 · Revelation 19:16