Psalm 2:7-12 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 2:7-9

We have heard what the kings of the earth have to say against Christ's kingdom, and have heard it gainsaid by him that sits in heaven; let us now hear what the Messiah himself has to say for his kingdom, to make good his claims, and it is what all the powers on earth cannot gainsay. I. The kingdom of the Messiah is founded upon a decree, an eternal decree, of God the Father. It was not a sudden resolve, it was not the trial of an experiment, but the result of the counsels of the divine wisdom... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 2:10-12

We have here the practical application of this gospel doctrine concerning the kingdom of the Messiah, by way of exhortation to the kings and judges of the earth. They hear that it is in vain to oppose Christ's government; let them therefore be so wise for themselves as to submit to it. He that has power to destroy them shows that he has no pleasure in their destruction, for he puts them into a way to make themselves happy, Ps. 2:10. Those that would be wise must be instructed; and those are... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 2:7

I will declare the decree ,.... These are the words of Jehovah's Anointed and King, exercising his kingly office, according to the decree and commandment of the Father: for these words refer not to the following, concerning the generation of the Son, which does not depend on the decree and arbitrary will of God, but is from his nature; but these words relate to what go before. The Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and Oriental versions, place this clause at the end of Psalm 2:6 ; some render it,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 2:8

Ask of me ,.... Jehovah is either here again introduced speaking, or these words are a continuation of the Son's account of what his Father said unto him; which do not suppose any superiority in the one, or inferiority in the other; but are only expressive of the Father's great respect and affection for his Son, as such a way of speaking among men shows, Esther 5:3 ; and of the great interest the Son had in his Father, who could ask nothing but he had it; and shows the perfect harmony,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 2:9

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron ,.... Not his inheritance and possession among the Gentiles, the chosen ones given him by the Father; these he delights in, takes care of, protects, and preserves: but the stubborn and rebellious ones among the Heathen, and in each of the parts of the world, who will not have him to reign over them; who treat his person with contempt, reject his government, disobey his Gospel, and despise his commands; towards these Christ will use severity, and will... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 2:10

Be wise now therefore, O ye kings ,.... This address is made not so much to the kings of the earth in David's time, as to those who would be under the Gospel dispensation, and times of the Messiah; and particularly who would rise up, and set themselves against the Lord and his Anointed, Psalm 2:2 ; and with these are to be understood their subjects: for if they are to serve the Lord, and be subject to Christ, then much more those that are under them; and they are rather spoken to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 2:11

Serve the Lord with fear ,.... Not the creature, neither more, nor besides, nor with the Creator; God and mammon cannot both be served; nor any fictitious and nominal deities, the idols of the Gentiles, who are not gods by nature; but the true Jehovah, the one and only Lord God, he only is to be worshipped and served, even Father, Son, and Spirit. Here it may be understood either of the Lord Christ, the Son of God, who is to be served by the kings and judges of the earth, he being King of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 2:12

Kiss the Son ,.... The Son of God, spoken of in Psalm 2:7 ; the word used is so rendered in Proverbs 31:2 ; and comes from another which signifies to "choose", and to "purify", or "to be pure"; hence some render it "the elect" or "chosen One", or "the pure One" F11 בר εκλεκτον , Aquila; "purum", Cocceius; so Kimchi & Ben Melech. ; and both agree with Christ, who is God's elect, chosen to be the Redeemer and Saviour of his people, and who is pure free from sin, original and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:7

I will declare the decree - These words are supposed to have been spoken by the Messiah. I will declare to the world the decree, the purpose of God to redeem them by my blood, and to sanctify them by my Spirit. My death shall prove that the required atonement has been made; my resurrection shall prove that this atonement has been accepted. Thou art my Son - Made man, born of a woman by the creative energy of the Holy Ghost, that thou mightest feel and suffer for man, and be the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:8

Ask of me, and I shall give thee - Here a second branch of Christ's office as Savior of the world is referred to; viz., his mediatorial office. Having died as an atoning sacrifice, and risen again from the dead, he was now to make intercession for mankind; and in virtue and on account of what he had done and suffered, he was, at his request, to have the nations for his inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for his possession. He was to become supreme Lord in the mediatorial... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 2:7-9

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 2:10-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 2:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 2:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 2:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 2:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 2:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 2:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:8

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