Matthew 22:44

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?

Complete Jewish Bible:

`ADONAI said to my Lord, "Sit here at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet"'?

Berean Standard Bible:

‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’

American Standard Version:

The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I put thine enemies underneath thy feet?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The LORD^{G2962} said^{G2036} unto my^{G3450} Lord^{G2962}, Sit thou^{G2521} on^{G1537} my^{G3450} right hand^{G1188}, till^{G2193}^{G302} I make^{G5087} thine^{G4675} enemies^{G2190} thy^{G4675} footstool^{G5286}^{G4228}?

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 110:1

¶ A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Hebrews 1:13

But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?

Acts 2:34

For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

1 Corinthians 15:25

For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

Hebrews 10:12

But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

Hebrews 10:13

From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.

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Commentary for Matthew 22:44

Matthew 22:44 is part of a larger passage where Jesus is engaging with the Pharisees and Sadducees, who are trying to trap him with difficult questions. In verse 44, Jesus is quoting Psalm 110:1, a messianic psalm attributed to King David. This verse is significant as it is used by Jesus to assert his divine authority and to challenge the religious leaders' understanding of the Messiah.

In the verse, "The LORD" refers to God the Father, using the tetragrammaton YHWH, the most sacred name of God in the Hebrew Bible. "My Lord" refers to the Messiah, indicating a figure of high honor and authority. By saying "Sit thou on my right hand," God the Father is inviting the Messiah to share in His divine rule and power. The phrase "till I make thine enemies thy footstool" speaks to the ultimate victory and dominion that the Messiah will have over all opposition, a common theme in Jewish messianic expectations.

Historically, this verse was understood by early Christians as a clear indication of Jesus' messianic identity and his exalted status as the Son of God, seated at the right hand of God the Father. It also reflects the early Christian belief in Jesus' resurrection and ascension, as well as the anticipation of his second coming, when all his enemies will be subdued. This verse thus encapsulates key Christian doctrines regarding the nature of Jesus, his relationship with God the Father, and his role in the eschatological future.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G2962
There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κύριος
Transliteration: kýrios
Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
Strong's Number: G2036
There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔπω
Transliteration: épō
Pronunciation: ep'-o
Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
Strong's Number: G3450
There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μοῦ
Transliteration: moû
Pronunciation: moo
Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
Strong's Number: G2521
There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κάθημαι
Transliteration: káthēmai
Pronunciation: kath'-ay-mahee
Description: from κατά; and (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside:--dwell, sit (by, down).
Strong's Number: G1537
There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκ
Transliteration: ek
Pronunciation: ex
Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Strong's Number: G1188
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δεξιός
Transliteration: dexiós
Pronunciation: dex-ee-os'
Description: from δέχομαι; the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes):--right (hand, side).
Strong's Number: G2193
There are 139 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἕως
Transliteration: héōs
Pronunciation: heh'-oce
Description: of uncertain affinity; a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place):--even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-)til(-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while(-s).
Strong's Number: G302
There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄν
Transliteration: án
Pronunciation: an
Description: a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty:--(what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever. Usually unexpressed except by the subjunctive or potential mood. Also contracted for ἐάν.
Strong's Number: G5087
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τίθημι
Transliteration: títhēmi
Pronunciation: theh'-o
Description: a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from ἵστημι, which properly denotes an upright and active position, while κεῖμαι is properly reflexive and utterly prostrate):--+ advise, appoint, bow, commit, conceive, give, X kneel down, lay (aside, down, up), make, ordain, purpose, put, set (forth), settle, sink down.
Strong's Number: G4675
There are 360 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σοῦ
Transliteration: soû
Pronunciation: soo
Description: genitive case of σύ; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Strong's Number: G2190
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐχθρός
Transliteration: echthrós
Pronunciation: ech-thros'
Description: from a primary (to hate); hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially Satan):--enemy, foe.
Strong's Number: G5286
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑποπόδιον
Transliteration: hypopódion
Pronunciation: hoop-op-od'-ee-on
Description: neuter of a compound of ὑπό and πούς; something under the feet, i.e. a foot-rest (figuratively):--footstool.
Strong's Number: G4228
There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πούς
Transliteration: poús
Pronunciation: pooce
Description: a primary word; a "foot" (figuratively or literally):--foot(-stool).

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