Lit. 'Oracle of Jehovah to my lord.' The Psalmist seems to hear God addressing the king, whom Jehovah invites to a seat at His right hand, the place of honour. Our Lord applies this v. in the Messianic sense in which it was evidently understood by His countrymen.... [ Continue Reading ]
A fragment of an ode of victory to a priestking—'Worthy,' says Luther,' to be set in a frame of gold and diamonds.' A truly Messianic Ps., finding its fulfilment in the triumphs of Christ in the world, and quoted Matthew 22:43; Mark 12:36; Luke 20:42; Acts 2:34; Hebrews 1:13; Hebrews 5:6 : see Intro... [ Continue Reading ]
SEND] better, 'stretch.. (saying), Rule thou,' etc.... [ Continue Reading ]
THY PEOPLE, etc.] better, 'Thy people offer themselves in the day of thy mustering,' i.e. of the army for battle. IN THE BEAUTIES OF HOLINESS] Many scholars, with slight change in Heb., render, 'on the mountains of holiness,' i.e. on the holy mountains. 'From the womb of the morning comes to thee th... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD] i.e. Jehovah. The v. describes the victory of the king. SHALL STRIKE] RM 'hath stricken.'... [ Continue Reading ]
The Hebrew is difficult, but the meaning is clear. Dead bodies cover the field; heads of men are smitten over a wide area (in the pursuit). 7. The victor king stoops to drink of the brook by the way, and with renewed strength (head uplifted) continues the pursuit of the flying enemy.... [ Continue Reading ]