←Psalm 110→BSB

In This Chapter 1 person 9 places 2 terms 1 theme 4 resources

People

Melchizedek 2

Places

    Key Terms

    Out of Free Will 3 Swear 2

    Themes

    Royal Psalms

    Resources

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    God’s Faithful Messiah

    (Genesis 14:17–24; Hebrews 5:1–10)

    A Psalm of David.

    ⓘ Jesus and the apostles cite this psalm to...

    Jesus and the apostles cite this psalm to explain Jesus’ unique ministry and status as the Messiah (Matt 22:43–45; Acts 2:32–36). It reaffirms God’s covenant with David and gives hope for the future (see 2 Sam 7:8–16).
    1The LORD said to my Lord:“Sit at My right handuntil I make Your enemiesa footstool for Your feet.”†
    ⓘ The kingdom will expand and increase, beginning from...

    The kingdom will expand and increase, beginning from Jerusalem, until all enemies are conquered.
    2The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion:“Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”3Your people shall be willingon Your day of battle.Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn,to You belongs the dew of Your youth.
    4The LORD has swornand will not change His mind:“You are a priest foreverin the order of Melchizedek.”†
    ⓘ at your right hand: This position brings help...
    • at your right hand: This position brings help and protection (see 16:7–8; 108:13).
    • The Lord will strike down rebellious kings. Rebellion against the Lord is a capital offense (Ps 2; Rom 6:23).
    ⓘ The new priestly role of David’s descendant does...

    The new priestly role of David’s descendant does not rescind his old role as conquering ruler. He must still bring the nations under his rule (110:2–3; see Ps 2).
    5The Lord is at Your right hand;He will crush kings in the day of His wrath.6He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead;He will crush the leaders far and wide.7He will drink from the brook by the road;therefore He will lift up His head.