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Psalms 2:7

Psalms 2:7
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I will declare the decree,.... These are the words of Jehovah's Anointed and King, exercising his kingly office, according to the decree and commandment of the Father: for these words refer not to the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I will declare the decree - We have here another change in the speaker. The Anointed One is himself introduced as declaring the great purpose which was formed in regard to him, and referring to the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 2:7-9

We have heard what the kings of the earth have to say against Christ's kingdom, and have heard it gainsaid by him that sits in heaven; let us now hear what the Messiah himself has to say for his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 2:7-9

Jehovah has acknowledged the king as His own: and now the king takes up Jehovah's declaration, and appeals to the Divine decree of sonship, and the promise of world-wide dominion.