Psalm 110:2

God’s Faithful Messiah · Psalm 110:1–7
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Translations

Modern
The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”
Traditional
The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
Literal
YHWH sends forth the rod of your strength from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies!”
Latin
Virgam virtutis tuæ emittet Dominus ex Sion: dominare in medio inimicorum tuorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”

Notes

The kingdom will expand and increase, beginning from Jerusalem, until all enemies are conquered.

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 Old Realm and the New Zion

Parallels

Genesis 14:17–24 Hebrews 5:1–10

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

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Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: King Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of