Psalm 2:8-10 KJV

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 2:8

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

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:9

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron - This may refer to the Jewish nation, whose final rejection of the Gospel was foreseen, and in whose place the Gentiles or heathen were brought into the Church of Christ. They were dispossessed of their land, their city was razed to its foundations, their temple was burnt with fire, and upwards of a million of themselves were slaughtered by the Romans! So heavily did the iron rod of God's judgments fall upon them for their obstinate unbelief. 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

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:8

Verse 8 8.Ask of me. Christ, it is true, besought his Father (John 17:5) to “glorify him with the glory which he had with him before the world was;” yet the more obvious meaning is, that the Father will deny nothing to his Son which relates to the extension of his kingdom to the uttermost ends of the earth. But, in this wonderful matter, Christ is introduced as presenting himself before the Father with prayers, in order to illustrate the free liberality of God in conferring upon men the honor... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:9

Verse 9 This is expressly stated to teach us that Christ is furnished with power by which to reign even over those who are averse to his authority, and refuse to obey him. The language of David implies that all will not voluntarily receive his yoke, but that many will be stiff-necked and rebellious, whom notwithstanding he shall subdue by force, and compel to submit to him. It is true, the beauty and glory of the kingdom of which David speaks are more illustriously displayed when a willing... 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 2:8

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

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

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 2:9

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