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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

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 45:10-11

The psalmist gave some good advice to the bride. She would be wise to make her husband her primary object of affection (cf. Genesis 2:24). This would make her even more attractive to him. She should also honor him because he was now her authority (cf. Genesis 2:18; Genesis 2:22). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 45:1-17

The poem celebrates the marriage of a king. After the prelude (Psalms 45:1) come addresses to the royal bridegroom (Psalms 45:2-9) and bride (Psalms 45:10-12), a description of the bridal procession (Psalms 45:13-15), and a final address to the king (Psalms 45:16-17). The marriage of Solomon to the Egyptian princess, of Ahab to Jezebel, of Jehoram to Athaliah, as well as later alliances, have all been suggested as the occasion in view. But while the Ps. had no doubt a historic reference, yet... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 45:1-17

The Pattern of Human Gladness Psalms 45:7 We are not accustomed to think of Christ as the pattern of human gladness, but He was so. I. The earthly life of Christ, even in its sorrows, was a life of unparalleled joy. What were the leading characteristics of the life of our Lord in their bearing in this connexion? ( a ) The consciousness of constant Divine communion. Communion with God is gladness. ( b ) Obedience to the will of God is joy. The habit of recognizing the Divine will in all... read more

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