‏ Psalms 110:5

The Messiah's Dominion

This section describes the power and victory of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The psalmist speaks of Christ as a conqueror of His enemies and a comforter and savior to His people. The passage uses images of battle and judgment to show Christ’s authority over all rulers and nations. It also explains that Jesus’ suffering and humility are followed by His exaltation and triumph. The focus is both on the defeat of evil and the blessings for those who follow Him.

v. 5: The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries (Psalms 110:5-6 a). Jesus, called “the Lord” here, will defeat all those who oppose Him and His people. He will be present with His church and act powerfully on their behalf. Even the strongest rulers will not be able to stand against Him. The day of His wrath is a set time for judgment, when evil and opposition will be punished. Christ’s victory will be complete and will reach even the highest and most powerful of His enemies, including kings, Satan, and all forces of evil (Psalms 2:2-5; Psalms 21:8; Revelation 6:16-17).

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