Psalm 2:10-12 NIV

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 2:10

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 2:10

Be wise - O ye kings - An exhortation of the Gospel to the rulers of all kingdoms, nations, and states, to whom it may be sent. All these should listen to its maxims, be governed by its precepts, and rule their subjects according to its dictates. Be instructed, ye judges - Rather, Be ye reformed - cast away all your idolatrous maxims; and receive the Gospel as the law, or the basis of the law, of the land. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:11

Serve the Lord with fear - A general direction to all men. Fear God with that reverence which is due to his supreme majesty. Serve him as subjects should their sovereign, and as servants should their master. Rejoice with trembling - If ye serve God aright, ye cannot but be happy; but let a continual filial fear moderate all your joys. Ye must all stand at last before the judgment-seat of God; watch, pray, believe, work, and keep humble. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:12

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry - It is remarkable that the word son ( בר bar , a Chaldee word) is not found in any of the versions except the Syriac, nor indeed any thing equivalent to it. The Chaldee, Vulgate, Septuagint, Arabic, and Ethiopic, have a term which signifies doctrine or discipline: "Embrace discipline, lest the Lord be angry with you," etc. This is a remarkable case, and especially that in so pure a piece of Hebrew as this poem is, a Chaldee word should have been found;... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:10

Verse 10 David having, as a preacher of the judgments of God, set forth the vengeance which God would take upon his enemies proceeds now, in the character of a prophet and teacher, to exhort the unbelieving to repentance, that they may not, when it is too late, be compelled to acknowledge, from dire experience, that the divine threatenings are neither idle nor ineffectual. And he addresses by name kings and rulers, who are not very easily brought to a submissive state of mind, and who are,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:12

Verse 12 David expresses yet more distinctly what kind of fear and service God requires. Since it is the will of God to reign by the hand of his Son, and since he has engraved on his person the marks and insignia of his own glory, the proper proof of our obedience and piety towards him is reverently to embrace his Son, whom he has appointed king over us, according to the declaration, “He that honoureth not the Son, honoureth not the Father who hath sent him,” (John 5:23) The term kiss refers... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 2:1-12

The psalm is certainly Messianic. It is assumed to be so in Acts 4:25 ; Acts 13:33 ; Hebrews 1:5 ; Hebrews 5:5 . However it may, to a certain extent, apply to David, David cannot exhaust its allusions. Hebrews 5:7 , Hebrews 5:8 , and Hebrews 5:12 are inapplicable to David, and must refer to the Messiah. The Jews admitted the Messianic character of the psalm, until driven into denial by the controversy with Christians. Most modern critics allow it. There is a certain... read more

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

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 2:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 2:1-12

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