the rod of Thy strength = Thy strong staff. Genitive of Character, App-17 . The reference is to the ancestral staff, marking the priest as well as the prince, and handed down here to Messiah, David's son. Zion. See App-68 . Compare Romans 11:25-27 . enemies = foes. read more
shall be. Supply Ellipsis ( App-6 ) thus: "[shall offer] themselves for voluntary offerings, in the day that Thou warrest". willing = freewill offerings, as in Exodus 35:29 ; Exodus 36:3 . 1Ch 29:9 , 1 Chronicles 29:14 , 1 Chronicles 29:17 . Ezra 3:5 ; Ezra 8:28 . the beauties of holiness. Some codices, with two early printed editions, read "in (or on) the holy mountains". from the womb, &c. Supply Ellipsis ( App-6 ): "[as the dew] from the womb before the morning I have begotten thee... read more
sworn. Corresponding with "said" (Psalms 110:1 ). Thou: i.e. Messiah (David's son and Lord), not David himself, who was not of the tribe of Levi. Thou art, &c. Quoted in Hebrews 5:6 ; Hebrews 7:17 . After the order . Compare Genesis 14:18 . Hebrews 5:6 , Hebrews 5:10 ; Hebrews 6:20 ; Hebrews 7:1-28 . Melchizedek. His priesthood was unique, and did not pass to another, as did Aaron ' s. Hence, Christ's priesthood, being in Resurrection life and Ascension glory, will continue for ever,... read more
The LORD*. One of the 134 places where the Sopherim changed Jehovah to Adonai. See App-32 . read more
heathen = nations. Compare Joel 3:9-17 . Zechariah 14:1-4 . He shall fill, &c. = "Let Him judge among the peoples [a region] full of corpses. heads = head (Revelation 19:11-21 ): i.e. the Antichrist. many countries = a great land. read more
of = from. The verse begins with this word (Hebrew = M = from), and thus corresponds with the "from" of Psalms 110:3 (member M, above). the head = [his] head. read more
PSALM 110THE MESSIAH TO BE BOTH KING AND PRIESTAccording to the superscription this is "A Psalm of David," and there is absolutely no doubt whatever of the truth of this. This writer is a worshipper of Jesus Christ, the head of our holy religion, in whom are "hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge," and therefore we accept His words regarding this psalm as true.Regarding the first two lines of this psalm, Our Lord said that, "David in the Spirit here addresses the Messiah (Son of... read more
"Jehovah will send forth the rod of thy strength out of Zion:Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.""The rod of thy strength." The marginal reading here has "sceptre of thy strength," indicating that it is the King who is spoken of, Jesus, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords."Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies." This is a very important verse because of the light it casts upon the nature of the reign of Jesus Christ. Dramatically contrary to the false millennial conception of Christ's... read more
"Thy people offer themselves willinglyIn the day of thy power, in holy array:Out of the womb of the morningThou hast the dew of thy youth.""Thy people offer themselves willingly." Christ's rule will be over those people alone who willingly and wholeheartedly submit themselves to his authority."Out of the womb of the morning, ..." As Rawlinson said, "The intention of this last clause is very doubtful."[1] Delitzsch rendered the passage thus:"Out of the womb of the morning's dawn Cometh the dew... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 110:1
Title. A Psalm. Hebrew. mizmor. App-65 . of David. Relating to the true David, and interpreted of Him and by Him. See note below. The LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . Quoted in Matthew 22:41-46 . Acts 2:34 , Acts 2:35 .Hebrews 1:13 . said. Hebrew. ne'um Jehovah = "the Greekcle (or oracular utterance) of Jehovah". It is almost always used of the immediate direct utterance of Jehovah Himself; seldom of that of the prophet; (Numbers 24:3 , Numbers 24:15 ); David (2 Samuel 23:1 ). my Lord =... read more