Psalm 45:7-8 KJV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:7

Thou lovest righteousness ... - See this verse explained in the notes at Hebrews 1:9, where it is applied to the Messiah. The word “God” is rendered in the margin “O God”; “O God, thy God, hath anointed thee,” etc. According to this construction, the thought would be carried on which is suggested in Psalms 45:6, of a direct address to the Messiah as God. This construction is not necessary, but it is the most obvious one. The Messiah - the Lord Jesus - though he is described as God himself (John... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:8

All thy garments smell of myrrh - The word “smell” is not in the original. The literal translation would be, “Myrrh, and aloes - cassia - all thy garments;” that is, they were so impregnated with perfumes that these seemed to constitute his very clothing. The mention of the “anointing” in the previous verse may have suggested the idea of these perfumes, as the anointing with a richly perfumed unguent seemed to have spread over, and to have pervaded all his raiment. Compare Psalms 133:2. It was... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:7

Psalms 45:7. Thou lovest righteousness, &c. Thou not only doest that which is good, and avoidest that which is evil, which even bad princes and men may do, and often actually do for political and prudential reasons; but thou doest these things from a pure and internal principle, from a sincere and most fervent love of righteousness, and an implacable hatred of all wickedness. The Lord Jesus has made it appear, by the holiness of his life, the merit of his death, and the great design of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:8

Psalms 45:8. All thy garments smell of myrrh, &c. Wherewith they used to perfume their garments, Genesis 27:27. This may denote those glorious and sweet-smelling virtues, which, as they were treasured up inwardly in Christ’s heart, so did they manifest themselves outwardly, and give forth a grateful smell in the whole course of his life and actions; his doctrine also was a sweet savour unto God and men, 2 Corinthians 2:14-15. Out of the ivory palaces The king is here supposed to... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:7

wickedness = lawlessness. Hebrew. rasha'. App-44 . anointed. Hence His name Messiah (Greek. Christ) = the anointed one. fellows = companions. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:8

All. Supply Ellipsis : "[So that] all". myrrh, and aloes. Compare Exodus 30:23 , Exodus 30:24 .John 12:3 ; John 19:39 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 45:8

"All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia;Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.King's daughters are among thy honorable women:At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.""Myrrh, aloes and cassia" (Psalms 45:8). The significance of the mention of these spices is in their connection with funerals and their use as a kind of embalmment in the burial of deceased loved ones. When Christ was buried, Joseph of Arimathea received from Pilate permission... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 45:7

Psalms 45:7. Thy God hath anointed thee— Christ is emphatically, The Anointed; Luke 4:18.; Acts 10:38. Kings, priests, and prophets, were anointed when they entered upon their several offices. Christ was anointed of the Father, solemnly appointed to be the prophet, priest, and king of his people; but it is the regal dignity which is here chiefly referred to, with which (as man) he was not fully invested till after his resurrection, and exaltation to his throne in heaven. Gladness, means such as... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 45:8

Psalms 45:8. All thy garments smell of myrrh, &c.— The aloes commonly known in England, to be used by the practitioners in physic, is found to be far from a perfume. It may be proper, therefore, to observe, that there is a wood called the wood of aloes, of Syria, which is a prickly shrub, and which the perfumers make use of. See Proverbs 7:17. It was, perhaps, from not attending to this particular, that some have rendered the verse, Myrrh, and cedar-oil, and cassia, are all thy garments,... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:7

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:8

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 45:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 45:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 45:8

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