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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:11

So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty - That is, in consequence of your love to him, and your entire devotion of yourself to him. The word “desire” here is equivalent to having pleasure in; as meaning that his affliction would thus be fixed on her. In this way - by forgetting her own home, and devoting herself to him - she would secure his affection. In the married life, mere “beauty” will not secure permanently the love of a husband. The heart, as given to him, and as faithful to him,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:10

Psalms 45:10. Hearken, &c. The prophet, having hitherto spoken to the bridegroom, addresses himself now to the bride or queen. O daughter He speaks like an elder person, and as her spiritual father and counsellor; Consider, and incline thine ear He useth several words signifying the same thing, to show his serious and earnest desire of her good, and the great importance and difficulty of practising the following counsel. Forget also Comparatively; thine own people, and thy... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:11

Psalms 45:11. So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty So shalt thou be amiable in the eyes of thy husband, and truly acceptable and dear to him, who, having purchased and betrothed thee to himself, justly requires thy whole heart, thy undivided love; and his affection, and the complacency which he will take in thee, will abundantly recompense thee for the loss of thy father’s house. For he is thy Lord As he is thy husband, and also as he is thy King and God, he is thy Lord, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

Psalms 45:0 A royal wedding songThis song was written to be sung at the wedding of some Israelite king. The anticipation of such an occasion causes the writer’s heart to overflow with joy (1).First the writer addresses his comments to the king. Handsome in appearance, gracious in speech and strong in purpose, this one has been supremely blessed by God to fight for truth and justice (2-5). Since he is God’s representative, the king will have an enduring kingdom. Since he fights for all that is... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:10

consider = see plainly, or observe. Forget also thine own people. As did Rebekah (Genesis 24:58 ), and Rachel (Genesis 31:14 ), and Asenath (Genesis 41:45 ), and Ruth ( Psa 1:16 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 45:10

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BRIDE"Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear;Forget also thine own people, and thy father's house."At this point, through Psalms 45:15, the inspired psalmist instructs the Bride; and, as we shall see, these are the very instructions that the Messiah himself gave the Bride upon the occasion of his First Advent."Forget thine own people ... thy father's house" (Psalms 45:10). Is not this exactly what Jesus said?"If any man cometh unto me and hateth not his... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 45:11

"So will the king desire thy beauty;For he is thy lord, and reverence thou him.""Reverence thou him." The meaning here is "bow down before him," "worship him," "adore him." "He is thy lord." Certainly, Leupold was correct in his opinion that, "This profitable lesson the church of the Old Testament needed as much as the church of the New Testament needs it now. It is always the first requirement of the Church."[21]"So will the king desire your beauty." Addis found what he thought to be a... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 45:10-12

Psalms 45:10-12. Hearken, O daughter, &c.— The prophet here addresses himself to the bride, that is, the church, Psalms 45:13. Thine own people, and thy father's house, means, "the religion of the country in which thou wast educated, whether Gentile or Jewish." See Luke 19:26.; Ephesians 5:31-32. "Thus shalt thou be amiable in the eyes of Christ, as being a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing." The version of the Liturgy of the Church of England adds the word... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:10

10, 11. She is invited to the union, for forming which she must leave her father's people. She representing, by the form of the allegory, the Church, this address is illustrated by all those scriptures, from :- on, which speak of the people of God as a chosen, separate, and peculiar people. The relation of subjection to her spouse at once accords with the law of marriage, as given in Genesis 3:16; Genesis 18:12; Ephesians 5:22; 1 Peter 3:5; 1 Peter 3:6, and the relation of the Church to Christ... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 45:1-17

Psalms 45This royal psalm glorified a king as he prepared for his wedding. The writer related the counsel that the bride had received as she anticipated the wedding. He then predicted that people would honor the king forever because of the descendants born to him. The psalmist also appears to have spoken prophetically of Christ (cf. Ephesians 5:32-33; Hebrews 1:8-9). [Note: Kidner, p. 170.] "Psalms 45 is another example of a royal psalm which reflects the historical situation of ancient Israel,... read more

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