Psalm 110

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110

PSALM 110 :-. The explicit application of this Psalm to our Saviour, by Him (Matthew 22:42-45) and by the apostles (Acts 2:34; 1 Corinthians 15:25; Hebrews 1:13), and their frequent reference to its language and purport (Ephesians 1:20-22; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 10:12; Hebrews 10:13), leave no doubt of its purely prophetic character. Not only was there nothing in the position or character, personal or official, of David or any other descendant, to justify a reference to either, but... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:1

1. The Lord said—literally, "A saying of the Lord," (compare :-), a formula, used in prophetic or other solemn or express declarations. my Lord—That the Jews understood this term to denote the Messiah their traditions show, and Christ's mode of arguing on such an assumption ( :-) also proves. Sit . . . at my right hand—not only a mark of honor ( :-), but also implied participation of power (Psalms 45:9; Mark 16:19; Ephesians 1:20). Sit—as a king (Ephesians 1:20- :), though the position rather... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:2

2. the rod of thy strength—the rod of correction (Isaiah 9:4; Isaiah 10:15; Jeremiah 48:12), by which Thy strength will be known. This is His Word of truth (Isaiah 2:3; Isaiah 11:4), converting some and confounding others (compare Isaiah 11:4- :). out of Zion—or, the Church, in which God dwells by His Spirit, as once by a visible symbol in the tabernacle on Zion (compare Isaiah 11:4- :). rule thou, c.—over enemies now conquered. in the midst—once set upon, as by ferocious beasts (Isaiah 11:4-... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:3

3. Thy people . . . willing—literally, "Thy people (are) free will offerings"; for such is the proper rendering of the word "willing," which is a plural noun, and not an adjective (compare Exodus 25:2; Psalms 54:6), also a similar form (Judges 5:2-9). in the day of thy power—Thy people freely offer themselves (Psalms 54:6- :) in Thy service, enlisting under Thy banner. in the beauties of holiness—either as in Psalms 54:6- :, the loveliness of a spiritual worship, of which the temple service, in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:4

4. The perpetuity of the priesthood, here asserted on God's oath, corresponds with that of the kingly office just explained. after the order— ( :-) after the similitude of Melchisedek, is fully expounded by Paul, to denote not only perpetuity, appointment of God, and a royal priesthood, but also the absence of priestly descent and succession, and superiority to the Aaronic order. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:5

5. at thy right hand—as :-, upholding and aiding, which is not inconsistent with :-, where the figure denotes participation of power, for here He is presented in another aspect, as a warrior going against enemies, and sustained by God. strike through—smite or crush. kings—not common men, but their rulers, and so all under them (Psalms 2:2; Psalms 2:10). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:6

6. The person is again changed. The Messiah's conquests are described, though His work and God's are the same. As after a battle, whose field is strewn with corpses, the conqueror ascends the seat of empire, so shall He "judge," or "rule," among many nations, and subdue the head—or (as used collectively for "many") "the heads," over many lands. wound—literally, "smite," or "crush" (compare :-). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:7

7. As a conqueror, "faint, yet pursuing" [Judges 8:4], He shall be refreshed by the brook in the way, and pursue to completion His divine and glorious triumphs. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 110:1-2

1. The oracle concerning Messiah 110:1-2The psalmist wrote that he heard a conversation between Yahweh and David’s Master. Clearly this distinguishes two members of the Godhead. LORD (Yahweh) refers to God the Father and Lord (adonay) refers to God the Son, the Messiah or Anointed of God. Yahweh commanded Messiah to sit at His right hand, the traditional place of power and authority. He was to do so until Yahweh has subjugated Messiah’s enemies (cf. Joshua 5:14). Then Yahweh would permit... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 110:1-7

Psalms 110This is a prophetic messianic royal psalm that describes a descendant of David who would not only be his son but his Lord. [Note: See Chisholm, "A Theology . . .," pp. 271-73, for further discussion of this psalm’s classification in the light of the New Testament’s use of it. See also Waltke, pp. 887-96, for discussion of messianism, and the Messiah and the New Testament.] This descendant would be both a king and a priest. David was a prophet, and in this psalm he revealed new... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 110:7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 110:1-2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 110:1-7

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