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Psalm 2King James Version
1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.1 Bible Commentary 1 The psalm begins abruptly with a picture of violent confusion. The heathen or idolatrous nations surrounding Israel are raging or in tumult. They imagine or deliberate on something that cannot be accomplished. All their purposes against God's government are certain to fail.2 2 The attitude displayed by the kings of the earth is that of determined resistance against the king of Israel. From the Hebrew word mashiach we get the word Messiah. It signifies literally, an anointed one.2 3 The rebels against God are represented as speaking out, expressing their desire to break the restraints imposed by Jehovah's authority.2 4 In contrast to the tumultuous picture of the nations, Jehovah is pictured sitting calmly, serenely, in the heavens, laughing at the vain attempts of the rebels. The inspired writer expresses the characteristics and attitudes of Deity in the language of human beings, so that men may understand. The idea suggested in laugh is further expressed by the words derision, wrath, and displeasure - all of which indicate the divine contempt for rebellion.2 5 God's seeming indifference will not last forever. God will eventually declare His purpose.2 6 God has set or firmly placed His king upon the holy hill of Zion in the city of Jerusalem.2
8 The relation between Jehovah and the Messiah is such that any request of the Son would be granted. The utter futility of any attempt of the rebels to overthrow the government of the Anointed One is emphasised. As heir, the Son inherits all things, and is thus able to share them with us as heirs together with Him.2 9 The rod of iron is symbolic of the sceptre of rulership. The Messiah's enemies will be completely subdued.2 10 Two ways lie before the rebels: either to continue rebellion, which will produce destruction, or to submit to the divine will, which will mean eternal happiness. The leaders are advised to recognise their duty to Jehovah and his Messiah, and to lend their influence to promoting it.2 11 The words fear and trembling suggest humble reverence mingled with awe in the realisation of the awful consequences of rebellion against the purposes of God. The word rejoice implies that there is joy in the worship of God.2 12 The psalmist advises those who rebel against the Messiah to recognise him as King and to submit to His reign. In the light of infinite love, God's wrath must eventually blaze forth against sin and consume those who refuse to accept the Messiah. But God's heart of love yearns for the salvation of Israel, and He has no pleasure in the destruction of sinners. With the words blessed are all they the psalmist closes with a beatitude pronounced on all who trust in Jehovah's King. Blessed are they who recognise their need for a saviour and put their trust in the Messiah.2 1. King James Authorized Version 2. Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary Vol. 3 pgs. 633-635 3. The Messianic Psalms - www.lwbc .co.uk/ messianic _psalms.htm 4. Walking Thru the Bible: Psalms - http://fly .hiwaay.net/ ~wgann/walk_ot /psalms.htm |
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