Psalms 2

The Reign of the Lord's Anointed

1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? Parallel theme: Psalms 18:42, 21:11, 46:6, Isaiah 8:9, Matthew 21:38, Luke 18:32, Acts 5:33, Revelation 17:14 +3

2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., and against his anointed, saying, References Lord: Proverbs 21:30. Kingdom: Psalms 2:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 45:7, Matthew 26:59, 27:1, John 1:41, Acts 10:38 +2

3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 5:5, Luke 19:14, 19:27

4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. References Lord: Psalms 11:4, 37:13, 59:8, Isaiah 66:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 53:5, 68:33, 115:3, Proverbs 1:26, Isaiah 40:22, 57:15 +5

5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrathWrath: אַף (Aph). The Hebrew aph (אַף) literally means 'nose' or 'nostrils,' idiomatically expressing wrath or anger—God's righteous indignation against sin. Yet God is 'slow to anger' (Exodus 34:6) and 'abundant in mercy.', and vex them in his sore displeasure. Judgment: Psalms 21:9, Isaiah 11:4, Revelation 19:15. Parallel theme: Isaiah 66:6, Zechariah 1:15, Luke 19:27

6 Yet have I set my king upon my holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. hill of Zion. Kingdom: Psalms 45:6, 89:27. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:2, 78:68, Matthew 28:18, Ephesians 1:22, Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 14:1 +3

7 I will declare the decree: the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:27, Matthew 3:17, 17:5, John 1:14, 1:18, 3:16, Acts 13:33, Romans 1:4, Hebrews 3:6, 5:5 +5

8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:27, 72:8, 89:27, Daniel 7:13

9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:23, Isaiah 30:14, Jeremiah 19:11, Daniel 2:44, Revelation 12:5, 19:15

10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Kingdom: Isaiah 49:23, 52:15, 60:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 45:12, Jeremiah 6:8, Hosea 14:9

11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. References Lord: Psalms 97:1, 99:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:7, Philippians 2:12, Hebrews 12:25

12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrathWrath: אַף (Aph). The Hebrew aph (אַף) literally means 'nose' or 'nostrils,' idiomatically expressing wrath or anger—God's righteous indignation against sin. Yet God is 'slow to anger' (Exodus 34:6) and 'abundant in mercy.' is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Faith: Psalms 34:8, 40:4, 84:12, Proverbs 16:20, Jeremiah 17:7, 1 Peter 2:6. Judgment: Psalms 2:5, Isaiah 30:18. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 19:18, John 5:23 +5