Psalms 110
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1Yahweh says to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet.” 2Yahweh will send out the rod of your strength out of Zion. Rule among your enemies. 3Your people offer themselves willingly in the day of your power, in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning, you have the dew of your youth. 4Yahweh has sworn, and will not change his mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” 5The Lord is at your right hand. He will crush kings in the day of his wrath. 6He will judge among the nations. He will heap up dead bodies. He will crush the ruler of the whole earth. 7He will drink of the brook on the way; therefore he will lift up his head.
World English Bible (public domain)
“"The LORD says to my Lord: 'Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.'"”
Psalms 110:1
Summary
Psalm 110 is a Messianic psalm attributed to David, depicting the sovereign rule and eternal priesthood of the Messiah. The chapter opens with a divine oracle where the LORD invites the king to sit at His right hand, signifying a position of highest honor and authority. This establishes the theme of divine right to rule and conquer over enemies. The psalm then shifts focus to the priestly role of the king, establishing a new priesthood in the order of Melchizedek, which signifies a departure from the traditional Levitical priesthood, highlighting the Messiah's eternal and unchangeable priestly role. The imagery used in the psalm is one of victory and judgement, as the king will execute judgment and conquer his enemies, emphasizing God's ultimate power and justice through the Messiah.
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