Matthew 22:45

Translations

Modern

So if David calls Him ‘Lord,’ how can He be David’s son?”

Traditional

If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?

Literal

If, therefore, David calls Him ‘Lord,’ how is He his son?”

Latin

Si ergo David vocat eum Dominum, quomodo filius ejus est?

Original

Greek

English

So if David calls Him ‘Lord,’ how can He be David’s son?”

Notes

Matthew 22:45

how can He be David’s son?: The answer is that Jesus is not only the son of David; he is also the Son of God (Matthew 14:33).

Matthew 22:41–46

After Jesus defended himself against the traps of his opponents (21:23–22:40), he asked them a question. How can the Messiah be called both the son of David and also the Lord of David (Psalm 110:1).

Matthew 21:23–22:46

This section focuses on how Jewish leaders challenged the authority of Jesus. Each time, the wisdom of Jesus revealed their lack of spiritual understanding. These debates also revealed the status of Jesus as the Messiah and the consequences of rejecting him. Sadly, the leaders became more resistant with each encounter and plotted to kill Jesus (Matthew 21:23, 46; 22:15–17, 23, 34, 41).

Theme notes and profiles

David Kingship Royal Psalms The Messiah The Promise of Dynasty

Events

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Romans 1:3–4
…regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”
John 8:58
“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”
Philippians 2:6–8
Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
1 Timothy 3:16
By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
Hebrews 2:14
Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,
Romans 9:5
Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.

Parallels

Mark 12:35–37 Luke 20:41–44

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

David Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Psalms, Book of Root of Jesse Son of God

Topics

David: King of Israel: David As Prophet Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of Jehovah Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of

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