Psalm 45:1-64:11 WEB

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 45:1

Title. For the sons of Korah = By, &c. The third of nine so ascribed. See Title, Psalms 42:0 , and App-63 . Maschil = giving instruction. The fourth of thirteen so named. See Title, Psalms 32:0 , and App-65 . A Song. Hebrew shir, as in Psalms 18:0 . See App-65 . loves. Probably plural of majesty = significant love. If in connection with the marriage of Hezekiah (2 Kings 21:1 and Isaiah 62:4 ), its place here is accounted for between Psalms 4:0 4Â-48. Significant, because of its... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 45:1

PSALM 45THE PROPHETIC PROTHALAMION FOR CHRIST AND HIS BRIDETHE NEW JERUSALEM IS THE WIFE OF THE LAMB (Revelation 21:9)THE HOLY CHURCH IS THE NEW JERUSALEM (Revelation 19:9)This psalm is called, "A Royal Wedding Song,"[1] "The Celebration of the Marriage of a King,"[2] "A Nuptial Song of a King,"[3] "An Ode for a Royal Marriage,"[4] "The Epithalamium of Jesus Christ and the Christian Church,"[5] "A Wedding Benediction,"[6] etc.There are two radically different views among modern scholars... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 45:1

Psalms 45:0. The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom. The duty of the church, and the benefits thereof. To the chief musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil. A Song of Loves. Title. שׁשׁנים על al Shoshannim. Upon Shoshannim] Houbigant and others render it, upon the lilies; which seems to be the true meaning of the original word. Parkhurst observes, that Christ, the divine light, and true believers, who are the sons of light, and who are accordingly described as clothed in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:1

1. An animated preface indicative of strong emotion. Literally, "My heart overflows: a good matter I speak; the things which I have made," &c. inditing—literally, "boiling up," as a fountain overflows. my tongue is the pen—a mere instrument of God's use. of a ready writer—that is, it is fluent. The theme is inspiring and language flows fast. read more

Thomas Constable

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

The psalmist claimed to be full of joy and inspiration as he composed this song. He said what he did out of a full heart. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 45:1-9

1. Praise for the bridegroom 45:1-9 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

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

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 45:1

(1) Inditing.—A most unhappy rendering of a word, which, though only used here, must, from the meaning of its derivative (a “pot,” or “cauldron”), have something to do with a liquid, and means either to “boil over” or to “bubble up.” The LXX. and Vulg. have apparently thought of the bursting out of a fountain: eructavit. Symmachus has, “been set in motion.” The “spring,” or “fountain,” is a common emblem of inspired fancy:—“Ancient founts of inspiration well through all my fancy yet.”TENNYSON:... read more

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 45:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 45:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:1

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 45:1-9

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

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

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 45:1

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