[7] I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
[8] Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
[9] Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
[10] Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
[11] Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
[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.
2:7,8 Thou art my son: The lineage would continue and each time a legitimate son of David was crowned king as the successor to his father in the city of Jerusalem, these words could be used of him. The new king was adopted by God as his "son". He would look to God as his "Father" (see 2 Samuel 7:5,14). This process of adoption would be announced in a ceremony of coronation attended by priests and prophets. This grand time was designed to honor and praise Almighty God. Later in the New Testament, Jesus Christ is pictured as the King. Jesus is the Christ which means 'anointed' (see Matthew 3:17, Acts 13:33, Hebrews 1:5; 5:5).
2:9 Rod of iron: This passage speaks prophetically of when one day Christ will reign and rule with complete and final authority. Ultimately, there will be no rebellion.
2:10 Be wise: All the kings and rulers of the earth will have to submit to the One True King who will judge the earth.
2:11 Rejoice with trembling: Only with the proper fear and adoration of King Jesus, will the result of genuine joy be experienced. No one will stand in His way and perfect peace will exist.
2:12 Kiss the Son: This term of affection reminds us that the people will either love and respect their future King and thus be blessed or they will curse and rebel against their future King and be cursed.
[8] Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
[9] Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
[10] Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
[11] Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
[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.
2:7,8 Thou art my son: The lineage would continue and each time a legitimate son of David was crowned king as the successor to his father in the city of Jerusalem, these words could be used of him. The new king was adopted by God as his "son". He would look to God as his "Father" (see 2 Samuel 7:5,14). This process of adoption would be announced in a ceremony of coronation attended by priests and prophets. This grand time was designed to honor and praise Almighty God. Later in the New Testament, Jesus Christ is pictured as the King. Jesus is the Christ which means 'anointed' (see Matthew 3:17, Acts 13:33, Hebrews 1:5; 5:5).
2:9 Rod of iron: This passage speaks prophetically of when one day Christ will reign and rule with complete and final authority. Ultimately, there will be no rebellion.
2:10 Be wise: All the kings and rulers of the earth will have to submit to the One True King who will judge the earth.
2:11 Rejoice with trembling: Only with the proper fear and adoration of King Jesus, will the result of genuine joy be experienced. No one will stand in His way and perfect peace will exist.
2:12 Kiss the Son: This term of affection reminds us that the people will either love and respect their future King and thus be blessed or they will curse and rebel against their future King and be cursed.