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Psalms 2:9

Psalms 2:9
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron,.... Not his inheritance and possession among the Gentiles, the chosen ones given him by the Father; these he delights in, takes care of, protects, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron - That is, evidently, thine enemies, for it cannot be supposed to be meant that he would sway such a scepter over his own people. The idea is that he would…

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

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron A figure for the severity of the chastisement that awaits rebels. Or perhaps, -an iron sceptre" (Psa 45:6), symbol of a stern and irresistible rule. But the…