King James Version:
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¶ Thy throne, O God, [is] for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom [is] a right sceptre.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Your throne, God, will last forever and ever; you rule your kingdom with a scepter of equity.
Berean Standard Bible:
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
American Standard Version:
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: A sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Thy throne{H3678}, O God{H430}, is for ever{H5769} and ever{H5703}: the sceptre{H7626} of thy kingdom{H4438} is a right{H4334} sceptre{H7626}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Hebrews 1:8
- But unto the Son [he saith], Thy throne, O God, [is] for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness [is] the sceptre of thy kingdom.
Hebrews 1:9
- Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, [even] thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
Psalms 93:2
- Thy throne [is] established of old: thou [art] from everlasting.
John 1:1
- ¶ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Isaiah 9:6
- For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:7
- Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Psalms 89:36
- His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
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Commentary for Psalms 45:6
Psalm 45:6 is part of a larger psalm, Psalm 45, which is a royal wedding song, likely composed for the celebration of a Davidic king's marriage. The psalm as a whole praises the king for his splendor, might, and righteousness, and it extols the virtues of the queen, who is encouraged to forget her people and her father's house, as her highest honor is to be at the king's side.
The verse in question, Psalm 45:6, is a direct address to the king, referring to him as "O God." This reference is not to the Almighty God in the strictest monotheistic sense of Jewish faith, but rather a title of honor and respect for the king, reflecting his role as a representative or vice-regent of God on earth. The verse proclaims the eternal nature of the king's reign, emphasizing that his throne will last forever and ever. The "right sceptre" symbolizes justice and righteousness, indicating that the king's rule is marked by fairness and adherence to divine principles.
In its historical context, this psalm would have been sung to celebrate the Davidic king's role as the chosen ruler of Israel, whose dynasty was promised an everlasting throne by God (2 Samuel 7:13-16). The themes of eternal rule and just governance would have resonated with the ancient Israelites' understanding of their king as a divinely appointed leader, whose reign reflected the values and will of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
In later Christian interpretation, Psalm 45:6 was often seen as a messianic prophecy, pointing forward to Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe to be the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic king who rules with justice and righteousness forever. The New Testament book of Hebrews (Hebrews 1:8-9) quotes this verse to support the assertion of Christ's divine authority and eternal priesthood.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3678
There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כִּסֵּא
Transliteration: kiççêʼ
Pronunciation: kis-say'
Description: or כִּסֵּה; from כָּסָה; properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied); seat, stool, throne. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H5769
There are 414 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עוֹלָם
Transliteration: ʻôwlâm
Pronunciation: o-lawm'
Description: or עֹלָם; from עָלַם; properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always; alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare נֶצַח, עַד. - Strong's Number: H5703
There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַד
Transliteration: ʻad
Pronunciation: ad
Description: from עָדָה; properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition); eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. - Strong's Number: H7626
There are 178 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁבֶט
Transliteration: shêbeṭ
Pronunciation: shay'-bet
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan; [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. - Strong's Number: H4438
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַלְכוּת
Transliteration: malkûwth
Pronunciation: mal-kooth'
Description: or מַלְכֻת; or (in plural) מַלְכֻיָּה; from מָלַךְ; a rule; concretely, a dominion; empire, kingdom, realm, reign, royal. - Strong's Number: H4334
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִישׁוֹר
Transliteration: mîyshôwr
Pronunciation: mee-shore'
Description: or מִישֹׁר; from יָשַׁר; a level, i.e. a plain (often used (with the article prefix) as a proper name of certain districts); figuratively, concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively) justice (sometimes adverbially, justly); equity, even place, plain, right(-eously), (made) straight, uprightness.