What is the meaning of Psalm 110:5? The Lord Psalm 110 opens by distinguishing between “the LORD” (Yahweh) and “my Lord” (the Messiah). In verse 5, the focus shifts back to the Messiah and calls Him “The Lord,” underscoring His full authority. Peter applies this verse to Jesus in Acts 2:34-36, affirming that the risen Christ is the sovereign Lord. Jesus Himself references Psalm 110 in Matthew 22:41-45 to demonstrate His superiority to David. Hebrews 1:13 quotes the psalm again to show that no angel shares this place of honor. All of Scripture agrees that the “Lord” here is Jesus, the promised King-Priest who reigns forever (Psalm 2:6-9; Revelation 19:16). is at Your right hand To be at the right hand is to hold the supreme place of honor and power. • Mark 16:19 records that, after His resurrection, Jesus “was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.” • Ephesians 1:20-22 explains that the Father “seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority.” • Colossians 3:1 invites believers to “seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” This position shows: • Complete approval—Father and Son in perfect unity. • Unlimited authority—every power is beneath His feet. • Constant intercession—He pleads for His people even as He rules (Romans 8:34). He will crush kings The language is military and decisive. The Messiah is not merely a spiritual figure; He is a warrior-King who will dismantle every human power that opposes Him. Psalm 2:9 says He will “break them with an iron scepter.” Isaiah 11:4 foretells that “with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked.” Daniel 2:44 promises a kingdom that “will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end.” Revelation 19:11-16 pictures Jesus returning to “strike down the nations.” 1 Corinthians 15:24-25 says He will reign “until He has put all His enemies under His feet.” The crushing is literal, future, and certain. in the day of His wrath This is the climactic “day of the LORD,” a fixed point in history when divine patience gives way to righteous judgment (Zephaniah 1:14-18). Romans 2:5 warns that unrepentant hearts are “storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath.” Revelation 6:15-17 shows kings and generals hiding in terror, crying, “Fall on us … hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb.” Yet for believers, 1 Thessalonians 1:10 assures that Jesus “rescues us from the coming wrath.” His wrath is not capricious anger but holy justice against sin. summary Psalm 110:5 presents the exalted Jesus seated at the Father’s right hand, fully endorsed and empowered. From that place of honor He will personally shatter every rebellious ruler when His long-foretold day of wrath arrives. This verse calls us to worship the reigning Christ, rest in His present intercession, and live ready for His certain, righteous, and triumphant return. |
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