Psalms 93:2
Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.
Original Language Analysis
נָכ֣וֹן
is established
H3559
נָכ֣וֹן
is established
Strong's:
H3559
Word #:
1 of 5
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
כִּסְאֲךָ֣
Thy throne
H3678
כִּסְאֲךָ֣
Thy throne
Strong's:
H3678
Word #:
2 of 5
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
Cross References
Psalms 45:6Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.Psalms 90:2Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.Revelation 2:8And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
Historical Context
In contrast to Mesopotamian and Egyptian myths where gods emerged from primordial chaos, this psalm declares Yahweh's eternal pre-existence and uncreated nature.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's eternal reign without beginning or end provide a foundation for trusting Him with your future?
- What difference does it make that God's authority isn't earned or granted but eternally inherent?
Analysis & Commentary
God's throne being established 'from of old' (me'az) and God being 'from everlasting' (me'olam) emphasizes divine eternality and pre-existence. Unlike human kings who establish thrones through conquest, God's reign precedes creation itself. This verse presents God's sovereignty as both temporal (eternal) and spatial (cosmic), affirming that His authority isn't derived but inherent. The doctrine of God's aseity (self-existence) is implicit here.