Psalms 2

King James Version · 12 verses · 610 cross-references linking it to 314 other chapters

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1Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?97 cross-references: Acts 4:25–26, Revelation 17:14, Psalms 46:6, Psalms 21:11, Psalms 83:4–8
2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,72 cross-references: Matthew 26:59, Matthew 27:1, Revelation 17:12–14, Luke 23:11–12, Psalms 45:7
3Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.7 cross-references: Jeremiah 5:5, Luke 19:14, Luke 19:27, 1 Peter 2:7–8
4He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.28 cross-references: Psalms 37:13, Psalms 59:8, Isaiah 40:22, Proverbs 1:26, Psalms 11:4
5Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.25 cross-references: Isaiah 11:4, Revelation 19:15, Psalms 78:49–50, Psalms 21:9, Psalms 110:5–6
6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.112 cross-references: Revelation 14:1, Matthew 28:18, Isaiah 9:6–7, Ephesians 1:22, Psalms 48:1–2
7I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.54 cross-references: Hebrews 5:5, Acts 13:33, Matthew 3:17, Hebrews 1:5–6, Psalms 89:27
8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.51 cross-references: Psalms 22:27, Psalms 89:27, Psalms 72:8, John 17:4–5, Daniel 7:13
9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.37 cross-references: Revelation 12:5, Revelation 2:26–27, Psalms 89:23, Psalms 110:5–6, Revelation 19:15
10Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.30 cross-references: Hosea 14:9, Isaiah 60:10–11, Psalms 45:12, Psalms 82:1–8, Isaiah 60:3
11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.24 cross-references: Philippians 2:12, Hebrews 12:25, Hebrews 4:1–2, Hebrews 12:28–29, Psalms 119:119–120
12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.79 cross-references: Psalms 40:4, John 5:23, Psalms 84:12, Psalms 34:8, Isaiah 30:18

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Why do the nations rage? Psalms 2:1 and Acts 4:25
Psalm 2 describes kings and rulers plotting against the LORD and his anointed. The Jerusalem believers quote it in prayer after Peter and John are threatened, identifying Herod, Pilate, Gentiles and Israel's leaders as the rulers who gathered against God's anointed, Jesus.
"Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee" Psalms 2:7 and Acts 13:33
In Psalm 2 the LORD declares the king his son on the day of his enthronement. Paul, preaching in Pisidian Antioch, applies the verse to the resurrection — the day God publicly declared Jesus his Son and King.
Superior to the angels Psalms 2:7 and Hebrews 1:5
Hebrews opens a chain of Old Testament quotations with Psalm 2:7 to argue that God never addressed any angel as 'my Son'. The royal psalm becomes evidence of Jesus' unique sonship and supremacy.
The voice at the baptism Psalms 2:7 and Matthew 3:17
At Jesus' baptism the heavenly voice calls him 'my beloved Son'. Most interpreters hear Psalm 2:7 (the royal Son) blended with Isaiah 42:1 (the Servant in whom God delights), so the voice presents Jesus as both messianic King and suffering Servant.
Ruling with a rod of iron Psalms 2:9 and Revelation 19:15
Psalm 2 promises the anointed king will break the nations with a rod of iron. Revelation's rider on the white horse rules with that rod — and strikes with a sword from his mouth, his word.

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