Psalms 45:9
Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Original Language Analysis
בְּנ֣וֹת
daughters
H1323
בְּנ֣וֹת
daughters
Strong's:
H1323
Word #:
1 of 8
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
בְּיִקְּרוֹתֶ֑יךָ
were among thy honourable women
H3368
בְּיִקְּרוֹתֶ֑יךָ
were among thy honourable women
Strong's:
H3368
Word #:
3 of 8
valuable (objectively or subjectively)
נִצְּבָ֥ה
did stand
H5324
נִצְּבָ֥ה
did stand
Strong's:
H5324
Word #:
4 of 8
to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
לִֽ֝ימִינְךָ֗
upon thy right hand
H3225
לִֽ֝ימִינְךָ֗
upon thy right hand
Strong's:
H3225
Word #:
6 of 8
the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
Cross References
Revelation 21:9And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.1 Kings 2:19Bath-sheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.Revelation 21:2And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.Revelation 19:7Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.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.Revelation 21:24And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.Psalms 45:13The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.Job 22:24Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks.John 3:29He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.Isaiah 49:23And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern queens often wielded significant influence. The queen mother (gebirah) held special status in Judah's court. This verse may describe either the bride or the queen mother at the royal wedding.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the bride's position 'at the right hand' suggest about her relationship to the king?
- How does the church as Christ's bride share in His honor?
Analysis & Commentary
The queen stands 'at thy right hand in gold of Ophir.' The position at the right hand indicates honor and shared authority. Ophir gold was the finest known, suggesting the queen's preciousness. Allegorically, the church as Christ's bride stands honored at His side, adorned with His righteousness.