Psa 110:2, 134:3 | JFB | STEP | 2. the rod of thy strength —the rod of correction ( ), by which Thy strength will be known. This is His Word of truth ( ), converting some and confounding others (compare ). out of Zion —or, the Church, in which God dwells by His Spirit, as once by a visible symbol in the tabernacle on Zion (compare ). rule thou, &c.—over enemies now conquered. in the midst —once set upon, as by ferocious beasts ( ), now humbly, though reluctantly, confessed as Lord ( ).

Psalms 110:2

2. the rod of thy strength—the rod of correction (Isa 9:4; 10:15; Jer 48:12), by which Thy strength will be known. This is His Word of truth (Isa 2:3; 11:4), converting some and confounding others (compare 2Th 2:8).

out of Zion—or, the Church, in which God dwells by His Spirit, as once by a visible symbol in the tabernacle on Zion (compare Ps 2:6).

rule thou, &c.—over enemies now conquered.

in the midst—once set upon, as by ferocious beasts (Ps 22:16), now humbly, though reluctantly, confessed as Lord (Php 2:10, 11).

Psalms 134:3

3. After the manner directed (Nu 6:23).

out of Zion—the Church, as His residence, and thus seat of blessings. Thus close the songs of degrees.