God’s Word Translation
Psalms 110:1
1The Lord said to my Lord, “Take the honored position—the one next to me [God the Father] on the heavenly throne until I put your enemies under your control.”
Psalms 110:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
- New International Version (NIV)The Lord says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool."
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”
Context of Psalms 110:1
The Lord said to my Lord, “Take the honored position—the one next to me [God the Father] on the heavenly throne until I put your enemies under your control.” 2The Lord will extend your powerful scepter from Zion. Rule your enemies who surround you. 3Your people will volunteer when you call up your army. Your young people will come to you in holy splendor like dew in the early morning.
Read all of Psalms 110Psalms 110:1 word by word
נְאֻ֤ם יְהוָ֨ה׀ לַֽאדֹנִ֗י שֵׁ֥ב לִֽימִינִ֑י עַד־אָשִׁ֥ית אֹ֝יְבֶ֗יךָ הֲדֹ֣ם לְרַגְלֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- The Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
- saidנְאֻםne'ûm · utteranceH5002
- unto my Lordאָדוֹן'âdôn 'âdôn · lordH113
- Sitיָשַׁבyâshab · to dwellH3427
- thou at my right handיָמִיןyâmîyn · rightH3225
- until I makeשִׁיתshîyth · to set: makeH7896
- thine enemiesאֹיֵב'ôyêb 'ôyêb · enemyH341
- thy footstoolרֶ֫גֶלregel · footH7272
- thy footstoolהֲדֹםhădôm · footstoolH1916
Cross-references for Psalms 110:1
- Psalms 8:1O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth! Your glory is sung above the heavens.
- Matthew 22:42“What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They answered him, “David’s.”
- Mark 12:35While Jesus was teaching in the temple courtyard, he asked, “How can the experts in Moses’ Teachings say that the Messiah is David’s son?
- Luke 22:41Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed,
- Mark 16:19After talking with the apostles, the Lord was taken to heaven, where he received the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the throne.
- Acts 2:34David didn’t go up to heaven, but he said, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Take the honored position—the one next to me [God the Father] on the heavenly throne—
- Ephesians 1:20He worked with that same power in Christ when he brought him back to life and gave him the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.
- Hebrews 12:2We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.
- 1 Peter 3:22Now Christ has gone to heaven where he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the throne. Angels, rulers, and powers have been placed under his authority.
- Psalms 2:6“I have installed my own king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
- Psalms 45:6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter in your kingdom is a scepter for justice.
- 1 Corinthians 15:25Christ must rule until God has put every enemy under his control.
- Hebrews 1:3His Son is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact likeness of God’s being. He holds everything together through his powerful words. After he had cleansed people from their sins, he now holds the honored position—the one next to the majestic God [the Father] on the heavenly throne.
- Hebrews 10:12However, this chief priest made one sacrifice for sins, and this sacrifice lasts forever. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.
Commentaries on Psalms 110:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1The Lord said unto my Lord - Jehovah said unto my Adoni. That David's Lord is the Messiah, is confirmed by our Lord himself and by the apostles Peter and Paul, as we have already seen. Sit thou at my right hand - This implies the possession of the utmost confidence, power, and preeminence. Until I make thine enemies - Jesus shall reign till all his enemies are subdued under him. Jesus Christ, as God, ever dwelt in the fullness of the Godhead; but it was…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1The Lord said unto my Lord - In the Hebrew, “Spake Jehovah to my Lord.” The word יהוה Yahweh is the incommunicable name of God. It is never given to a created being. The other word translated “Lord - אדני 'Adonāy - means one who has rule or authority; one of high rank; one who has dominion; one who is the owner or possessor, etc. This word is applied frequently to a creature. It is applied to kings, princes, rulers, masters. The phrase “my Lord” refers…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Christ's kingdom. --Glorious things are here spoken of Christ. Not only he should be superior to all the kings of the earth, but he then existed in glory as the eternal Son of God. Sitting is a resting posture: after services and sufferings, to give law, to give judgment. It is a remaining posture: he sits like a king for ever. All his enemies are now in a chain, but not yet made his footstool. And his kingdom, being set up, shall be kept up in the world…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1The 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…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-71. The Lord said--literally, "A saying of the Lord," (compare Psa 36:1), a formula, used in prophetic or other solemn or express declarations. my Lord--That the Jews understood this term to denote the Messiah their traditions show, and Christ's mode of arguing on such an assumption (Mt 22:44) also proves. Sit ... at my right hand--not only a mark of honor (1Ki 2:19), but also implied participation of power (Psa 45:9; Mr 16:19; Ep 1:20). Sit--as a king…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 110
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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