Acts 2:25
For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
Original Language Analysis
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 20
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
λέγει
speaketh
G3004
λέγει
speaketh
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
3 of 20
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
εἰς
concerning
G1519
εἰς
concerning
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
4 of 20
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
αὐτόν
him
G846
αὐτόν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
5 of 20
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Προωρώμην
I foresaw
G4308
Προωρώμην
I foresaw
Strong's:
G4308
Word #:
6 of 20
to behold in advance, i.e., (actively) to notice (another) previously, or (middle voice) to keep in (one's own) view
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κύριον
the Lord
G2962
κύριον
the Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
8 of 20
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
διὰ
always
G1223
διὰ
always
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
11 of 20
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
ὅτι
face for
G3754
ὅτι
face for
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
13 of 20
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
ἐκ
on
G1537
ἐκ
on
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
14 of 20
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
δεξιῶν
right hand
G1188
δεξιῶν
right hand
Strong's:
G1188
Word #:
15 of 20
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
Cross References
Isaiah 41:13For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.Psalms 109:31For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.Psalms 62:6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.Psalms 62:2He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.Psalms 110:5The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.Psalms 73:23Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.Psalms 30:6And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.Psalms 21:7For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
Historical Context
Psalm 16 was David's expression of refuge in God during persecution by Saul and Absalom. Peter, guided by the Spirit, reveals its deeper fulfillment in Christ's incarnation and passion. The 'right hand' denotes the position of power and favor in ancient Near Eastern courts.
Questions for Reflection
- How does maintaining constant awareness of God's presence strengthen you against temptation and trial?
- What does Christ's unwavering God-consciousness reveal about His perfect humanity and deity?
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Analysis & Commentary
David's words 'I foresaw the Lord always before my face' establish Christ's perfect communion with the Father throughout His humiliation. The Greek 'proörömēn' (foresaw) indicates constant, unbroken awareness of God's presence. This sustained Christ through Gethsemane and Golgotha. Because the Father was 'on my right hand,' Christ experienced immovable confidence despite hell's assault. This models the believer's walk: God-consciousness produces steadfastness.