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Psalms 45:16

Psalms 45:16
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children,.... This is an address, not to the church, the queen, the King's daughter, spoken to and of in the preceding verses, but to the King Messiah himself, who…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children - Instead of thy fame - thy celebrity - thy distinction - being derived from thine illustrious predecessors, it will be derived hereafter rather from thy…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 45:10-17

This latter part of the psalm is addressed to the royal bride, standing on the right hand of the royal bridegroom. God, who said to the Son, Thy throne is for ever and ever, says this to the church,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 45:16-17

Concluding wishes and anticipations addressed to the king.