F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17
the King’s Wedding Song Psalms 45:1-17 Though this psalm was probably composed to celebrate Solomon’s marriage with Pharaoh’s daughter, we must remember that it is distinctly applied to our Lord in Hebrews 1:8 . See also Ephesians 5:23 ; Revelation 19:7 . What wonder that the psalmist’s heart overflowed! It was bubbling up with good matter! His work was for a King! See Psalms 45:1 , R.V., margin. The Warrior, Psalms 45:2-5 . The Word of God rides forth to war, followed by the armies of... read more
Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Psalms 45:10-15
Psalms THE PORTRAIT OF THE BRIDE Psa_45:10 - Psa_45:15 . The relation between God and Israel is constantly represented in the Old Testament under the emblem of a marriage. The tenderest promises of protection and the sharpest rebukes of unfaithfulness are based upon this foundation. ‘Thy Maker is thy Husband’; or, ‘I am married unto thee, saith the Lord.’ The emblem is transferred in the New Testament to Christ and His Church. Beginning with John the Baptist’s designation of Him as the... read more