Psa 110:1 | JFB | STEP | 1. The Lord said —literally, "A saying of the Lord," (compare ), a formula, used in prophetic or other solemn or express declarations. my Lord —That the Jews understood this term to denote the Messiah their traditions show, and Christ's mode of arguing on such an assumption ( ) also proves. Sit . . . at my right hand —not only a mark of honor ( ), but also implied participation of power ( ). Sit —as a king ( ), though the position rather than posture is intimated (compare ). until I make, &c.—The dominion of Christ over His enemies, as commissioned by God, and entrusted with all power ( ) for their subjugation, will assuredly be established ( ). This is neither His government as God, nor that which, as the incarnate Saviour, He exercises over His people, of whom He will ever be Head. thine enemies thy footstool —an expression taken from the custom of Eastern conquerors (compare ) to signify a complete subjection.

Psalms 110:1

1. The Lord said—literally, "A saying of the Lord," (compare Ps 36:1), a formula, used in prophetic or other solemn or express declarations.

my Lord—That the Jews understood this term to denote the Messiah their traditions show, and Christ's mode of arguing on such an assumption (Mt 22:44) also proves.

Sit . . . at my right hand—not only a mark of honor (1Ki 2:19), but also implied participation of power (Ps 45:9; Mr 16:19; Eph 1:20).

Sit—as a king (Ps 29:10), though the position rather than posture is intimated (compare Ac 7:55, 56).

until I make, &c.—The dominion of Christ over His enemies, as commissioned by God, and entrusted with all power (Mt 28:18) for their subjugation, will assuredly be established (1Co 15:24-28). This is neither His government as God, nor that which, as the incarnate Saviour, He exercises over His people, of whom He will ever be Head.

thine enemies thy footstool—an expression taken from the custom of Eastern conquerors (compare Jos 10:24; Jud 1:7) to signify a complete subjection.