Psalms 45:13
The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
Original Language Analysis
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 8
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בַת
daughter
H1323
בַת
daughter
Strong's:
H1323
Word #:
3 of 8
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
מִֽמִּשְׁבְּצ֖וֹת
is of wrought
H4865
מִֽמִּשְׁבְּצ֖וֹת
is of wrought
Strong's:
H4865
Word #:
6 of 8
a brocade; by analogy, a (reticulated) setting of a gem
Cross References
Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.Romans 3:22Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:Romans 13:14But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.Matthew 5:16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.Luke 11:40Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?Revelation 3:18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.2 Corinthians 5:17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.1 Peter 2:9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:1 Samuel 16:7But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.Song of Solomon 7:1How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince's daughter! the joints of thy thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman.
Historical Context
Royal women in ancient courts wore elaborate, expensive garments. But this verse's emphasis on inner glory reflects Hebrew values that prioritized character over appearance (cf. Proverbs 31:30).
Questions for Reflection
- Why does the verse emphasize that the bride is glorious 'within' before describing her clothing?
- How does the church become 'glorious within' before adorned externally?
Analysis & Commentary
The king's daughter is 'all glorious within,' her clothing 'of wrought gold.' Internal glory precedes external adornment. The 'wrought gold' clothing represents costly beauty, but the emphasis on being 'glorious within' suggests moral and spiritual beauty as the foundation.