Psalms 45:10

¶ Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;

Hearken {H8085}{H8798)}, O daughter {H1323}, and consider {H7200}{H8798)}, and incline {H5186}{H8685)} thine ear {H241}; forget {H7911}{H8798)} also thine own people {H5971}, and thy father's {H1} house {H1004};

Listen, daughter! Think, pay attention! Forget your own people and your father's house,

Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,

Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; Forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house:

Context of Psalms 45:10

Psalm 45 is a unique "Maskil," often described as a royal wedding song celebrating the marriage of a king. While it has historical roots in a literal Israelite royal wedding, its language and themes transcend the immediate event, leading many biblical scholars to interpret it as a profound Messianic prophecy. In this broader sense, the King is Christ, and the bride is the Church. Verse 10 specifically addresses the bride, calling her to a radical commitment to her new husband and life.

Key Themes and Messages

  • A Call to Intentional Listening: The opening phrases, "Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear," emphasize the importance of attentive and thoughtful reception of the instruction. It's not a casual suggestion but an urgent plea for deep understanding and acceptance.
  • Radical Allegiance and New Identity: The command to "forget also thine own people, and thy father's house" signifies a complete break from former ties and allegiances. For the literal bride, it meant leaving her birth family to fully integrate into her husband's royal household. Spiritually, for the Church (the bride of Christ), it represents a call to prioritize allegiance to Christ above all earthly relationships or past ways of life. This echoes God's call to Abraham in Genesis 12:1 and the disciples' call to follow Jesus, leaving their former lives behind.
  • Transformation and New Belonging: This "forgetting" is not about disrespecting one's heritage but about embracing a new identity and belonging. It's a necessary step for the bride to fully commit to her new covenant and relationship, ensuring her loyalty and devotion are undivided.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "forget" (shakach) here doesn't necessarily mean to erase from memory, but rather to "let go" or "disregard" in terms of priority and loyalty. It implies a shift in allegiance and focus. The act of "incline thine ear" (natah ozen) is a common biblical idiom for paying close attention and being ready to obey, similar to how one might literally lean in to hear important instructions.

Practical Application

For believers today, Psalms 45:10 serves as a powerful call to total devotion to Jesus Christ. Just as the royal bride was to leave her former life to fully embrace her new identity, so too are Christians called to a new life in Christ. This involves:

  • Prioritizing Christ: Our primary allegiance shifts from worldly values, family traditions that contradict God's Word, or even personal ambitions, to the will and Kingdom of God.
  • Embracing a New Identity: We are called to shed old habits, sinful patterns, and the "old man" to be transformed into the likeness of Christ (Ephesians 4:22-24).
  • Undivided Loyalty: This verse encourages an exclusive devotion to Christ, recognizing Him as our King and Bridegroom, as highlighted in the New Testament's portrayal of Christ and the Church as husband and wife. It prompts us to consider if there are any lingering allegiances that hinder our full commitment to Him.
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.

  • Song Of Solomon 2:10

    My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.

  • Song Of Solomon 2:13

    The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines [with] the tender grape give a [good] smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.

  • Genesis 12:1

    ¶ Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:

  • Matthew 10:37

    He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

  • Matthew 19:29

    And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

  • 2 Corinthians 6:17

    Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean [thing]; and I will receive you,

  • 2 Corinthians 7:1

    ¶ Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

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