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James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

Psalms 38:0 An appeal to God from chastisement because of iniquity (Psalms 38:1-4 ). The mental anguish is described in figures of physical disease, and yet it is not impossible that such disease may have been part of the chastisement (Psalms 38:5-8 ). The desertion of friends and the opposition of enemies also entered into it (Psalms 38:10-17 ). There are verses susceptible of an application to Christ, but others would prevent its application as a whole to him. Psalms 40:0 Messianic (compare... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 45:1-17

Psalms 45:0 [Note. This is a psalm for a special occasion, that occasion being none other than the nuptials of an anointed king. The king is described as beautiful and gracious and blessed for evermore, and as a conqueror whose objects are not dominion and glory, but truth, humility, and righteousness; he is even described as a divine person, worthy of the name of God; he is seated on an everlasting throne, anointed with the oil of gladness, and received with the strains of harps in ivory... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 45:1

CONTENTS Here is another Psalm of gospel grace and truth, in which the Redeemer of his Church is celebrated in a Most illustrious strain of prophecy, as the Husband and Conqueror of his Church. And the Church as also beautifully set forth, as married to her Lord, and adorned with his grace end comeliness. To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, a Song of loves. The title of this Psalm is the first thing which demands our attention. Some have thought that the word... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 45:2

Nothing can be more beautiful than this abrupt way of discourse. The prophet sets out with a professed design to speak of the King. But, as if, in the moment he had so intended, the glorious Person, of whom he was going to speak, appeared to his view, he instantly leaves every other consideration, to speak to him himself. And what a rapturous address he makes. He first describes the glories, the beauties, the astonishing loveliness of his person. Though to a carnal eye there was no beauty to... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 45:3-5

The prophet having represented the Messiah in the glories and beauties of his person, proceeds to show him as a Warrior and Conqueror. Before Christ, as the Bridegroom, can possess his bride, the Church, he must rescue her from the captivity of Satan and from the dominion of sin. She is, by nature and by practice, in the bonds of sin and Satan; yea, she is averse to be brought out of either. The Lord Jesus must therefore conquer Satan, rescue her out of his hands, and even rescue her out of her... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:1

It may allude to the defeat of Sennacherib, (Houbigant) or might be sung by the Corites at the dedication of the second temple, when peace was restored to the world, after the death of Cambyses, Ezechiel xxxviii. The Fathers explain it of the Christian Church, delivered from persecutions. (St. Chrysostom, &c.) (Calmet) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:2

Troubles. Those of English Catholics have been very great; yet they increase. (Worthington) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 45:1-5

1-5 The psalmist's tongue was guided by the Spirit of God, as the pen is by the hand of a ready writer. This psalm is touching the King Jesus, his kingdom and government. It is a shame that this good matter is not more the subject of our discourse. There is more in Christ to engage our love, than there is or can be in any creature. This world and its charms are ready to draw away our hearts from Christ; therefore we are concerned to understand how much more worthy he is of our love. By his... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 45:1-5

The Anointed of God the Bridegroom of the Church. To the chief musician, for use in public worship, upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, a didactic poem, a song of loves. One of the members of the Korahite family composed this wonderful song by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, upon Shoshannim, that is, on or of the lilies, namely, in a figurative sense, partly explained in the words, "a song of loves," the plural referring to the bridal virgins and typifying the bride herself.... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 45:1-17

Psalms 45:0To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A song of loves1          My heart is inditing a good matter:I speak of the things which I have made touching the King:My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.2     Thou art fairer than the children of men:Grace is poured into thy lips:Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.3     Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty,With thy glory and thy majesty.4     And in thy majesty ride prosperously,Because of truth... read more

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