Psalm 45:6-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:7

Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness , therefore , etc. God will only commit rule and authority over his Church to one who will rule justly—one who loves righteousness and hates iniquity. Messiah is alone perfect in righteousness, and therefore entitled to rule. Therefore God , thy God , hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows . Some moderns translate, "Therefore, O God, thy God hath anointed thee," etc.; but the rendering of the Authorized... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:6

Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever - This passage is quoted by the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews in proof that the Messiah is exalted above the angels, and it is, beyond all question, adduced by him as having original reference to the Messiah. See the passage explained at length in the notes at Hebrews 1:8. I do not perceive, after an interval of nearly twenty years since those notes were written, that it is necessary to alter or to add anything to what is there said in explanation... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:7

Thou lovest righteousness ... - See this verse explained in the notes at Hebrews 1:9, where it is applied to the Messiah. The word “God” is rendered in the margin “O God”; “O God, thy God, hath anointed thee,” etc. According to this construction, the thought would be carried on which is suggested in Psalms 45:6, of a direct address to the Messiah as God. This construction is not necessary, but it is the most obvious one. The Messiah - the Lord Jesus - though he is described as God himself (John... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:6

Psalms 45:6. Thy throne, O God, &c. It is evident that the speech is still continued to the same person whom he calls king, Psalms 45:1; Psalms 45:11; and here God, to assure us that he doth not speak of Solomon, but of a far greater king, who is not only a man, but the mighty God, Isaiah 9:6. For though the name Elohim, or God, be sometimes given in Scripture to some creatures, yet, in those cases, it is always clogged with some diminishing expression, signifying that they are... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:7

Psalms 45:7. Thou lovest righteousness, &c. Thou not only doest that which is good, and avoidest that which is evil, which even bad princes and men may do, and often actually do for political and prudential reasons; but thou doest these things from a pure and internal principle, from a sincere and most fervent love of righteousness, and an implacable hatred of all wickedness. The Lord Jesus has made it appear, by the holiness of his life, the merit of his death, and the great design of... 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 45:6

Thy throne, O God. Quoted in Hebrews 1:8 , Hebrews 1:9 . Several attempts are made by certain commentators to get rid of this reference to Christ's Godhead; but not only would Hebrews 1:8 , Hebrews 1:9 have to go, but Isaiah 9:6 , and Jeremiah 23:6 ; Jeremiah 33:16 as well. kingdom. Compare Psa 20:21 , Psa 20:24 .Luke 1:31-33 , &c. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:7

wickedness = lawlessness. Hebrew. rasha'. App-44 . anointed. Hence His name Messiah (Greek. Christ) = the anointed one. fellows = companions. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 45:6

"Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever:The sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness:Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed theeWith the oil of gladness above thy fellows."We have no respect for the devices which men use in order to soften these words, or change their meaning. We know what the meaning is, because the inspired author of the Book of Hebrews has told us. The Hebrew passage reads:"Who maketh his angels winds, And his... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 45:6

Psalms 45:6. Thy throne, O God, &c.— In Heb 1:8 this verse is immediately applied to Christ. The word here rendered God, is אלהים elohim, in the plural; concerning which, see the note on the 1st verse of the 1st chapter of Genesis. In agreement with this verse, St. Paul says of him, that He is over all, God blessed for ever, Rom 9:5 and we are told, Luk 1:33 that of his kingdom there shall be no end. The sceptre of his kingdom is a right sceptre; i.e. "His laws are all righteous and good."... read more

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