Psalm 110:1

Translations

Modern

A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”

Traditional

A Psalm of David. The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Literal

A Psalm of David. An utterance of YHWH to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand, until I make your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”

Latin

Psalmus David. Dixit Dominus Domino meo: Sede a dextris meis, donec ponam inimicos tuos scabellum pedum tuorum.

Original

Hebrew

English

A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”

Notes

Psalms 110:1

The king of Israel had the great privilege of being the Lord’s adopted son (Psalm 2; 1 Chronicles 22:10), but he failed (Psalm 89). This decree restores and elevates his position.
The LORD: This title represents the Hebrew name Yahweh, which is God’s personal name (see Exodus 3:6–14; 6:2–8; 20:2).
my Lord: The Hebrew word ’adoni means “my master” or “my superior.” The psalmist understood God’s messianic ruler (the king chosen by God) to be greater than himself. The New Testament often quotes this psalm to show that Jesus is the Messiah (Matthew 22:44–45; Mark 12:36–37; Luke 20:42–44; Acts 2:34–35; Hebrews 1:13).
The Lord’s right hand represents his authority, strength, presence, and benefits. The Lord chose the descendant of David and raised him up to be close to him (Psalm 80:17).
Jesus claimed this position for himself (Matthew 26:64; Mark 14:62; 16:19; Luke 22:69), and the apostles announced that Jesus, having gone up to heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father (Acts 2:33; 5:31; 7:55–56; Romans 8:34; Ephesians 1:20; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3; 8:1; 10:12; 12:2).
Ancient Near Eastern kings were sometimes shown placing their feet on the backs of their defeated enemies as on a footstool (see Hebrews 10:12–13).

Psalms 110:1–7

Jesus and the apostles quote this psalm to explain the unique role and authority of Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 22:43–45; Acts 2:32–36). The psalm also confirms God’s covenant with David. It gives hope that God will fulfill his promise in the future (see 2 Samuel 7:8–16).

Theme notes and profiles

David Royal Psalms The Superiority of the Son

Related verses

Hebrews 10:12–13
But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.
1 Corinthians 15:25
For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.
Luke 20:42–43
For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand
Hebrews 1:13
Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”?
Mark 12:35–37
While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, He asked, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David?
Hebrews 1:3
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
Ephesians 1:20–22
…which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,
Hebrews 12:2
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Acts 2:34–35
For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand
Matthew 22:42–46
“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered.
Matthew 26:64
“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
1 Peter 3:22
…who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.

Parallels

Genesis 14:17–24 Hebrews 5:1–10

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Ascension of Christ Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Exaltation of Christ Footstool Hand Holy War Holy War Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Melchizedek Messiah Music Oath Psalms, Book of

Topics

Backstabbing Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Elohim Hand of God Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of Jehovah Jesus, the Christ: King Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of Kings: Right Hand of, the Place of Honor Name Calling Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Sitting on the Right Hand of God Psalms: Prophetic Quotations and Allusions in the New Testament From, and To, the Old Testament Right Hand of God Stool: Footstool: Enemies of Jesus The Feet: Subjugation of Enemies Expressed by Placing on Their Necks The Hands: The Right Hand: Place of Power the King Christ: Shall Overcome all his Enemies

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