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Psalms 110

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 110 of 150

1 A Psalm of David. A statement of Jehovah to my Lord: Sit at My right hand, until I place Your enemies as Your footstool.

2 Jehovah shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion to rule in the midst of Your enemies.

3 Your people shall have willingnesses in the day of Your strength; in the majesties of holiness; from the womb of the dawn, to You is the dew of Your youth.

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Chapter Summary

The kingdom, the priesthood, the conquest and the passion of Christ.

Key Hebrew Words

כֹּהֵן priest H3548 · TWOT 959a
אָדוֹן lord, master H113 · TWOT 27b
שָׁבַע swear an oath H7650 · TWOT 2319
יָמִין right hand H3225 · TWOT 872a
מַטֶּה rod, scepter H4294 · TWOT 1352b
עוֹלָם forever H5769 · TWOT 1631a

Cross-References

People & Context

David

Author of this psalm; records Jehovah's oracle to his Lord, the priest-king enthroned at Jehovah's right hand.

Melchizedek

The ancient priest-king of Salem; the messianic Lord is sworn a priest forever according to his order.

Timeline

Seated at the Right Hand

Jehovah commands the Lord to sit at His right hand until His enemies are made His footstool.

Psalms 110:1
The Melchizedek Priesthood Oath

Jehovah swears an unbreakable oath that the Lord is a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Psalms 110:4

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