Psa 45:6-9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 45:6-9: 45:6-9 The king is like a god among humans; he is anointed by God, he has received a mighty throne, and he dispenses justice as he rules forever. • The writer to the Hebrews applies 45:6-7 to Jesus as he argues that the Son is greater than the angels (Heb 1:8-9 ). 45:6 Justice characterizes God’s rule , as it should characterize the king’s administration.

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‏ Psalms 45:6-9

Summary for Ps 45:6-9: 45:6-9 ^a The king is like a god among humans; he is anointed by God, he has received a mighty throne, and he dispenses justice as he rules forever.

• The writer to the Hebrews applies 45:6-7 ^b to Jesus as he argues that the Son is greater than the angels (Heb 1:8-9 ^c). 45:6 ^d Justice characterizes God’s rule, as it should characterize the king’s administration.
45:8 ^e Fine spices mixed with oil create distinctive perfumes.

• The king’s palaces were wood paneled with ivory inlays (cp. 6:4 ^f; Amos 3:15 ^g).
45:9 ^h Marriages often sealed diplomatic connections between kings; the women became part of the harem (see 1 Kgs 11:1-3 ⁱ).