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Psalms 2:12

Psalms 2:12
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Kiss the Son,.... The Son of God, spoken of in Psa 2:7; the word used is so rendered in Pro 31:2; and comes from another which signifies to "choose", and to "purify", or "to be pure"; hence some…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Kiss the Son - Him whom God hath declared to be his Son Psa 2:7, and whom, as such, he has resolved to set as King on his holy hill Psa 2:6. The word “kiss” here is used in accordance with Oriental…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 2:10-12

We have here the practical application of this gospel doctrine concerning the kingdom of the Messiah, by way of exhortation to the kings and judges of the earth. They hear that it is in vain to oppose…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Kiss the Son According to this rendering the exhortation to serve Jehovah is followed by an exhortation to pay homage to His representative. For the kissof homage cp. 1Sa 10:1; 1Ki 19:18; Job 31:27;…