The Lord — God the father. Said — Decreed it from eternity, and in due time published this decree, and actually executed it; which he did when he raised up Christ from the dead, and brought him into his heavenly mansion. Unto — Unto his son the Messiah, whom David designedly calls his Lord, to admon... [ Continue Reading ]
The rod — Thy strong or powerful rod, and the rod is put for his scepter, or kingly power: but as the kingdom of Christ is not carnal, but spiritual, so this scepter is nothing else but his word. Zion — From Jerusalem.... [ Continue Reading ]
People — Thy subjects, shall offer thee as their king and Lord, not oxen or sheep, but themselves, their souls and bodies, as living sacrifices, and as freewill — offerings, giving up themselves to the Lord, 2 Corinthians 8:5, to live to him, and to die for him. The day — When thou shalt take into t... [ Continue Reading ]
Sworn — That this priesthood might be made sure and irrevocable.... [ Continue Reading ]
The Lord — God the son; the Lord, who is at thy right — hand. Strike — Shall destroy all those kings who are obstinate enemies to him.... [ Continue Reading ]
Judge — Condemn and punish them. The places — Or, the place of battle. Dead bodies — Of his enemies. Heads — All those princes who oppose him. But this and the like passages are not to be understood grossly, but spiritually, according to the nature of Christ's kingdom.... [ Continue Reading ]
Drink — He shall have a large portion of afflictions, while he is in the way or course of his life, before he comes to that honour of sitting at his father's right — hand. Waters in scripture frequently signify sufferings. To drink of them, signifies to feel or bear them. Therefore — He shall be exa... [ Continue Reading ]