Psalm 45:5 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 45:1-5

Some make Shoshannim, in the title, to signify an instrument of six strings; others take it in its primitive signification for lilies or roses, which probably were strewed, with other flowers, at nuptial solemnities; and then it is easily applicable to Christ who calls himself the rose of Sharon and the lily of the valleys, Song 2:1. It is a song of loves, concerning the holy love that is between Christ and his church. It is a song of the well-beloved, the virgins, the companions of the bride... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:5

Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies ,.... Meaning either the Jews, who were the implacable enemies of Christ, and who would not have him to reign over them; in the midst of whom were sent his arrows, of the sword, famine, and pestilence, and which were very sharp, and made sad havoc among them, and caused such a time of tribulation as was not before, or has been since, Matthew 24:21 ; or else the doctrines of the Gospel. The Scriptures are the quiver out of which... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 45:5

Thine arrows are sharp - The arrows here may mean the convictions produced in the hearts of men by the preaching of the Gospel. The King is God himself; his enemies are sinners of all sorts. The people, the Jews, thousands of whom were pricked in their hearts under the preaching of Peter and others. All fall before Christ; those who received the word rose again by repentance and faith; those who did not, fell down-all down! read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 45:5

Verse 5 5.Thy arrows are sharp, etc. Here the Psalmist again refers to warlike power, when he says that the arrows of the king shall be sharp, so that they shall pierce the hearts of his enemies; by which he intimates that he has weapons in his hand with which to strike, even at a distance, all his enemies, whoever they may be, who resist his authority. In the same sense also he says that the people shall fall under him; as if it had been said, Whoever shall engage in the attempt to shake the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:1-6

The Kingship of Christ. The unerring instinct of the Church has interpreted this psalm of the Messiah. Each Jewish king, in a sense, foreshadowed the true King. Of Solomon it might be said, in a special manner, that he was a type of the true King; but take him "in all his glory," and he was only a type dim and imperfect. "A greater than Solomon is here." Mark— I. THE PERFECTNESS OF HIS CHARACTER . Christ's excellence is moral. All that was "fair" in others was but the broken... 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 45:5

Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee . The original is more graphic. It runs, "Thy arrows are sharp—the peoples fall under thee—(they are) in the heart of the king's enemies." All the enemies of Messiah shall one day be chastised, and fall before him. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:5

Thine arrows are sharp in the heart ... - literally, “Thine arrows are sharp - the people under thee shall fall - in the heart of the enemies of the king.” The process of “thought” in the verse seems to be this: First. The “arrows” are seen as sharp or penetrating. Second. The “people” are seen falling as those arrows are shot forth. Third. It is seen that those who fall are the “enemies of the king,” and that the arrows have pierced the “heart.” The word “sharp” is applied to the arrows as... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:5

Psalms 45:5. Thine arrows are sharp, &c. The allusion to an earthly conqueror is still continued. The arrows mean the same with the sword, both denoting the instruments wherewith he conquers his enemies; which are the truths, precepts, threatenings, promises, &c., of his word. These, when accompanied by the influences of the Holy Spirit, are sharp and powerful, and pierce the hearts of men with conviction of sin, shame, and sorrow, producing frequently terror, dismay, and... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 45:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 45:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 45:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:5

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