Psalms 110:6

He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill [the places] with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries.

He shall judge {H1777} among the heathen {H1471}, he shall fill {H4390} the places with the dead bodies {H1472}; he shall wound {H4272} the heads {H7218} over many {H7227} countries {H776}.

He will pass judgment among the nations, filling it with dead bodies; he will shatter heads throughout an extensive territory.

He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead; He will crush the leaders far and wide.

He will judge among the nations, He will fillthe placeswith dead bodies; He will strike through the head in many countries.

Commentary on Psalm 110:6 (KJV)

Psalm 110:6 is a powerful and vivid prophecy within one of the most significant Messianic psalms in the Old Testament. This verse describes the victorious and authoritative reign of the Messiah, detailing His decisive judgment over opposing nations.

Context

Psalm 110, attributed to King David, is a foundational prophetic text concerning the Messiah. It opens with a declaration from God the Father to God the Son: "The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool" (Psalm 110:1). This establishes the Messiah's divine authority and ultimate triumph. The psalm also reveals His eternal priesthood "after the order of Melchizedek" (Psalm 110:4), indicating a dual role as both King and Priest. Verses 5-7 then shift to describe the Messiah's active judgment and military victory over His foes, culminating in the imagery of Psalm 110:6.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Judgment and Sovereignty: The verse emphasizes the Messiah's absolute authority to "judge among the heathen" (nations). This is not merely a legal judgment but an active exercise of power and dominion over all who oppose His reign. It highlights the ultimate sovereignty of God through His appointed King.
  • Conquest of Enemies: The stark imagery of "fill [the places] with the dead bodies" and "wound the heads over many countries" portrays a complete and devastating victory. This speaks to a time when all resistance to the Messiah's rule will be utterly crushed, a theme echoed in prophecies of Christ's second coming and the establishment of His righteous kingdom (Revelation 19:11-21).
  • Messianic Triumph: The verse is a strong declaration of the Messiah's ultimate triumph over all earthly powers and spiritual wickedness. It assures believers of the future establishment of God's perfect justice and peace, after all opposition has been subdued.

Linguistic Insights

The term "heathen" (Hebrew: goyim, גּוֹיִם) refers to the nations or Gentiles, indicating that the Messiah's judgment extends universally beyond Israel to all peoples who resist God's will. The word "wound" (Hebrew: machats, מָחַץ) is a strong verb meaning to shatter, crush, or strike through, implying a decisive and fatal blow to the "heads" (leaders, rulers, or the very source of power) of opposing nations. This imagery reinforces the completeness of His victory.

Practical Application

For believers, Psalm 110:6 offers profound comfort and assurance. It reminds us that despite present challenges or the apparent strength of evil in the world, God's Messiah is ultimately sovereign and will execute perfect justice. This verse provides hope in the face of injustice, knowing that all who defy God will eventually face His righteous judgment. It calls us to align ourselves with His kingdom and to trust in His ultimate victory, anticipating the day when He will fully judge and reign among the nations.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Psalms 68:21

    But God shall wound the head of his enemies, [and] the hairy scalp of such an one as goeth on still in his trespasses.

  • Revelation 19:11

    ¶ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him [was] called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

  • Micah 4:3

    And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

  • Isaiah 2:4

    And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

  • John 5:22

    For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

  • Revelation 14:20

    And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand [and] six hundred furlongs.

  • Isaiah 42:4

    He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

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