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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 45:10-17

This latter part of the psalm is addressed to the royal bride, standing on the right hand of the royal bridegroom. God, who said to the Son, Thy throne is for ever and ever, says this to the church, which, upon the account of her espousals to the Son, he here calls his daughter. I. He tells her of the duties expected from her, which ought to be considered by all those that come into relation to the Lord Jesus: ?Hearken, therefore, and consider this, and incline thy ear, that is, submit to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:14

She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework ,.... Not in her sins, and trader the sense and guilt of them; as souls are brought to Christ, at first conversion, under the drawings of the Father's grace; nor in the rags of her own righteousness; but in the robe of righteousness, and garments of salvation, the change of raiment Christ has put upon her, having before this caused her iniquities to pass from her; or in the shining robes of immortality and glory: for this... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 45:14

She shall be brought unto the king - When an Asiatic princess is brought to her spouse, she is inclosed in a palakee, and no part of her person is visible. She is attended by her principal friends and companions, who follow the palakee, and the ceremony is accompanied with great rejoicing; and thus they enter into the palace of the king. This part of this parabolical Psalm may refer to the glories of a future state. The Christian Church shall be brought to the King eternal in the great... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

The psalm consists of two main portions—an address to the bridegroom in eight verses ( Psalms 45:2-9 ), and an address to the bride in six ( Psalms 45:10-15 ); with an introduction and a conclusion, the latter comprised in two verses, the former in one verse only. Title of the psalm. The psalm has an unusually long and complicated title. First, it is addressed, like so many others, to the precentor, or chief musician, the head of the tabernacle choir. Next, it is said to be "upon... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

The glories of the eternal King. This psalm is one of those which set forth in glowing terms the glory and majesty of the King of kings, the Anointed One, who should come into the world. "It is a psalm of the theocratic kingdom, the marriage song of the King." £ It is a song of the highest order, which, according to its title, was for the chief musician; set to "Shoshannim," a word which, we are told in the margin (Revised Version), means "lilies." This, however, does not throw much... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:14

She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework; i.e. in garments richly embroidered. Such were known to the Hebrews from the time of the Exodus ( Exodus 28:4 , Exodus 28:39 ), and were worn by princeases in David's day ( 2 Samuel 13:18 ). Brides were commonly "led" into the presence of the bridegroom . The virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee (comp. Psalms 45:9 ). A virgin train follows the bride as she is led to the palace of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:14

She shall be brought unto the king - She shall be conducted to the king in the marriage procession, and be presented to him, clad in this magnificent raiment. The entire imagery is that of an Oriental marriage procession, where the bride is conducted forth to her future husband, attended by her virgin companions, or (as we should say) “bridesmaids.”In raiment of needlework - The word used here means properly “something variegated” or “versicolored,” and would here denote a garment of divers... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:14-15

Psalms 45:14-15. She shall be brought unto the king He alludes to the custom of conducting the bride to the bridegroom’s house; in raiment of needlework The image of God, the divine nature, the robe of righteousness, the garment of salvation. The virgins, her companions Her bride-maidens, attending upon her, called the honourable women, Psalms 45:9. (where see the note,) and here virgins, because of their spiritual purity and chastity, 2 Corinthians 11:2. With gladness and rejoicing... 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

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