Pauline Epistles He isn't pacing back and forth in the throne room of heaven, wondering what He should do next. The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the LORD and against his … It also hints at the affection God wants in relationship to Him. Wisdom Literature ii. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The defiant men closest in view in the Psalm are kings and rulers, and God especially wants them to know there is a King greater than they are. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. i. He has every reason and every right to simply act against defiant man. Each one of these opponents shall be frustrated and crushed. Psalms Overview, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. The Whole Bible GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point -------------------- We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. There is no reason and no benefit to their defiant opposition. Johannine Writings Like several other psalms, Psalm 25 is an acrostic, or nearly so; there are a few irregularities in the acrostic pattern. God sits in perfect peace and assurance. This is seen in the way the Psalm speaks in the first-person plural (We) in Psalm 20:1-5 and 20:7-9. Acts 13:33). Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. The LORD shall hold them in derision: Through the centuries many have opposed God and His Kingdom in Jesus Christ. c. I will give You the nations for Your inheritance: The LORD's Anointed holds the nations as His inheritance. "How blessed are all who take refuge in Him" The last line of Psalm 2 links to the first line of Psalm 1, possibly a literary technique called inclusio. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. If the kings and judges of the earth are commanded to humble themselves before the LORD’s Anointed, recognizing His total superiority, then what of the rest of us? Though the warlike events of David's reign may have suggested its imagery, the scenes depicted and the subjects presented can only find a fulfilment in the history and character of Jesus Christ, to which, as above cited and in Heb 1:5; 5:5, the New Testament writers most distinctly testify. Be instructed, you judges of the earth. We may judge ourselves by this, do we love that yoke, or do we wish to cast it from us?” (Spurgeon), He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; This psalm is simply titled A Psalm of David. And cast away Their cords from us.”. “Let us break Their bonds in pieces If you are against Jesus, you are against God the Father. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Psa 2:2 : The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, Psa 2:3 : Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. "I will declare the decree: The Old Testament GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point And distress them in His deep displeasure: Speaking to the kings and judges therefore includes all of humanity. The laws of God and Christ, though easy and pleasant in themselves, and to all good men, Matthew 11:29-30; 1 John 5:3; yet are very grievous and burdensome to corrupt nature, and carnal, wicked men. Historical Books Luke-Acts Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Pentateuch God laughs at it. Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit. Minor Prophets Psa 2:5: He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, Psa 2:6 The LORD shall hold them in derision: Through the centuries, many have opposed God and His Kingdom in Jesus Christ. Let us break their bands asunder — That is, the laws of the Lord and his Anointed; the bands or yokes which they design to put upon our necks, that they may bring us into subjection. Begotten describes a relationship between two beings of the same essential nature and being, but we create things of a different essential being and nature than ourselves. 2. c. Against the LORD and against His Anointed: They oppose both the LORD and His Anointed. Major Prophets Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. What the righteous man does. Psa 2:4: The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. A famous example of an opponent of Christianity was the Roman Emperor Diocletian (245-313 A.D.). ii. Anointed speaks of the Christ, the Anointed One. Historical Books Psa 2:2: The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the L ORD and against his anointed, saying, Psa 2:3 "Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles." -------------------- Read Psalms 2 commentary using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. -------------------- b. Nothing else in the Bible, except New Testament passages such as John 14:1 ff, is able to provide the comfort and inspire the faith of believers in quite the same intensity as does this psalm. The number and authorship of this Psalm are stated (Ac 4:25; 13:33). 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You shall break them with a rod of iron; The rulers take counsel together: Since the time of Babel, men have continued to band themselves together against God. d. I have set My King on My holy hill of Zion: God wants defiant man to know that He has established a King. This shows the great mercy of God. c. Kiss the Son: This primarily has in mind the kiss of submission, where a dignitary receives the humble kiss of an inferior. -------------------- Like many psalms, the theme of Psalm 2 is emphasized in the final verse. Before He acts against defiant mankind, He first speaks to rebellious humanity. b. He has every reason and every right to simply act against defiant men. b. Major Prophets Luke-Acts A famous example of an opponent of Christianity was the Roman Emperor Diocletian (reigning A.D. 284-305). Ask of Me, and I will give You The writer to the Hebrews quotes this passage in Hebrews 1:5 as evidence of the deity of Jesus and superiority to all angels. God laughs because He sits in the heavens. A man creates a statue but begets a child. Johannine Writings a. 'You are My Son, Why do the nations rage, Diocletian also set up two monuments on the frontier of his empire with these inscriptions: Diocletian Jovian Maximian Herculeus Caesares Augusti for having extended the Roman Empire in the east and the west and for having extinguished the name of Christians who brought the Republic to ruin, Diocletian Jovian Maximian Herculeus Caesares Augusti for having everywhere abolished the superstition of Christ for having extended the worship of the gods. Begotten describes a relationship between two beings of the same essential nature and being, but we create things of a different essential being and nature than ourselves. He simply 'laughs' at these great imbeciles." We can defy God and perish, or we can surrender to Him and be blessed. Why do the nations rage: The psalmist seems genuinely mystified. (Boice), iv. The New Testament of Scripture. Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Love and mercy compel God to speak a word of warning before He acts. The Gospels Before He acts against defiant man, He first speaks to them. c. I will give You the nations for Your inheritance: The LORD’s Anointed holds the nations as His inheritance. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, "God does not tremble. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. 7:13,21-23,26-27. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, The Whole Bible His delight is in the law of the LORD: Throughout the Psalms, the phrase law of the LORD is used to describe God's entire word, not only the "law" portion of the first five books of the Bible. He does not even rise from where he is sitting. He will rule over all nations and all judgment is committed to Him (John 5:22). Wisdom Literature We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Since Jesus is the perfect representation of the Father (John 10:30, 14:9) if you oppose God the Father, you oppose Jesus. Speaking to the kings and judges therefore includes all of humanity. 2. a. I will declare the decree: The following passage indicates that this is the LORD’s Anointed Himself speaking. This shows the great mercy of God. Psalm 2 – The Reign of the LORD’s Anointed Like many psalms, the theme of Psalm 2 is emphasized in the final verse. (Spurgeon). Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. It is the laughter of the might of holiness; it is the laughter of the strength of love. God’s King is established (set), and established in Jerusalem (Zion). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The nations have no reason to rage against God, and they have no benefit in raging against Him. The Gospels Minor Prophets However, the phrasing of Psalm 35:1a is similar to what David said to Saul in 1 Samuel 24:15, so it may be linked to … -------------------- i. The nations for Your inheritance, God laughs because He sits in the heavens. b. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible And the people plot a vain thing? He does not hide behind a vast celestial rampart, counting the enemy and calculating whether or not he has sufficient force to counter this new challenge to his kingdom. Their opposition against God is nothing but a vain thing. b. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. If the kings and judges of the earth are commanded to humble themselves before the LORD's Anointed, recognizing His total superiority, then what of the rest of us? Commentary on Psalms 81 ← Prior Chapter. Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! i. i. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. James Montgomery Boice suggested three reasons why there are nine acrostic psalms (9, 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, and 145). This shows why it is so foolish for the nations to defy the LORD and His Anointed. “Kissing was the token of subjugation and friendship.” (Clarke). The Cross-Reference Bible gives an alternative reading on the first line as, "Why do the nations tumultuously assemble?" He was such a determined enemy of Christians that he persecuted the church mercilessly, and fancied that he had defeated Christianity. b. You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel.’”. The New Testament Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Pentateuch The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. i. He sits as the Great King on a glorious throne. This attitude is evidence of spiritual insanity, because God is a bondage-breaker, not a bondage-bringer. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. In this submitted, surrendered place they can rejoice - yet with appropriate trembling. Jesus was not created; rather He created everything that was created (Colossians 1:16-17). A. God sits in perfect peace and assurance. Why do the nations rage: The Psalmist seems genuinely mystified. We may request cookies to be set on your device. This attitude is evidence of spiritual insanity because God is a bondage-breaker, not a bondage-bringer. He isn’t pacing back and forth in the throne room of heaven, wondering what He should do next. Thank you for registering. The fame and glory of Jesus Christ is spread over all the earth. He mentions the more excellent name Jesus received, greater than all the angels. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. A man creates a statue but begets a child. Or, perish out of the way by losing the right way, by taking wrong and evil courses, the end of which will be your certain and utter ruin. c. He shall speak to them in His wrath: God laughs in heaven, but He doesn't remain inactive. Minor Prophets -------------------- Luke-Acts Many think this psalm was written upon the occasion of the entrance of the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem during the reign of David (2 Samuel 6). The Psalm itself does not identify its author, but Acts 4:25-26 clearly attributes it to David. Guzik Bible Commentary © 2013 David Guzik - No distribution beyond personal use without permission - For more information and resources visit EnduringWord.com Diocletian is dead and gone, a footnote on the pages of history. -------------------- Now, let me quickly address where Psalm 2 appears in the New Testament. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. His sin is no longer exposed; it is covered. Psalm 7 is perhaps the mildest, while some count at least 30 curses in Psalm 109. Prophets And the ends of the earth for Your possession. Wisdom Literature Psa 2:2: The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the L ORD and against His Anointed, saying, Psa 2:3 "Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us." Diocletian also set up two monuments on the frontier of his empire with these inscriptions: Diocletian Jovian Maximian Herculeus Caesares Augusti for having extended the Roman Empire in the east and the west and for having extinguished the name of Christians who brought the Republic to ruin, Diocletian Jovian Maximian Herculeus Caesares Augusti for having everywhere abolished the superstition of Christ for having extended the worship of the gods. i. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. c. He shall speak to them in His wrath: God laughs in heaven, but He doesn’t remain inactive. Their mistaken belief is that two or more men united against God have a better chance than one man set against God. c. Against the LORD and against His Anointed: They oppose both the LORD and His Anointed. The Gospels The second Psalm gives the order of the establishment of the kingdom. Like many Psalms, the theme of Psalm 2 is emphasized in the final verse. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. ii. Today I have begotten You. Choose from over 110 Bible Commentaries freely available online at StudyLight.org for sermon, Bible study, and Sunday school preparation.. A biblical commentary is a written systematic series of explanations and interpretations of Scripture. The kings of the earth set themselves, God isn't afraid or confused or depressed about the opposition of man. ii. 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