Parallel Verses
World English Bible
The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying,
New American Standard Bible
And the rulers take counsel together
King James Version
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
Holman Bible
The kings of the earth take their stand,
and the rulers conspire together
against the Lord and His Anointed One:
International Standard Version
As the kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers conspire together against the LORD and his anointed one, they say,
A Conservative Version
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against LORD, and against his anointed, [saying],
American Standard Version
The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against Jehovah, and against his anointed,'saying ,
Amplified
The kings of the earth take their stand;
And the rulers take counsel together
Against the Lord and His Anointed (the Davidic King, the Messiah, the Christ), saying,
Bible in Basic English
The kings of the earth have taken their place, and the rulers are fixed in their purpose, against the Lord, and against the king of his selection, saying,
Darby Translation
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the princes plot together, against Jehovah and against his anointed:
Julia Smith Translation
The kings of the earth will place themselves, and the princes sat down together against Jehovah and against his Messiah.
King James 2000
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
Lexham Expanded Bible
[The] kings of [the] earth establish themselves, and the rulers conspire together against Yahweh and his anointed:
Modern King James verseion
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers plot together, against Jehovah and against His anointed, saying,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The kings of the earth stood up and the rulers came together against the LORD, and against his Christ.
NET Bible
The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his anointed king.
New Heart English Bible
The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his Anointed, saying,
The Emphasized Bible
The kings of earth take their station, and, grave men, have met by appointment together, - against Yahweh, and against his Anointed One saying :
Webster
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
Youngs Literal Translation
Station themselves do kings of the earth, And princes have been united together, Against Jehovah, and against His Messiah:
Themes
Alliances » Evil » Examples of heathen nations uniting in
Anger of God » Extreme, against those who oppose the gospel
Counsel » Those that take counsel together against the lord
Evil » Alliances » Examples of heathen nations uniting in
Hatred to Christ » Punishment of
the Heathen » Described as » Persecuting
Jesus Christ » Names of » Anointed
Kings » Judgments upon, when opposed to Christ
Nations » The nations that oppose the lord
Opposition » Those that oppose the lord
Prophecies respecting Christ » That the jews and gentiles should combine against him
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 2:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Messiah's Reign
1 Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying, 3 "Let's break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us."
Cross References
Psalm 45:7
You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
Psalm 48:4
For, behold, the kings assembled themselves, they passed by together.
John 1:41
He first found his own brother, Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah!" (which is, being interpreted, Christ).
Psalm 89:20
I have found David, my servant. I have anointed him with my holy oil,
Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me; because Yahweh has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to those who are bound;
Exodus 16:7
and in the morning, then you shall see the glory of Yahweh; because he hears your murmurings against Yahweh. Who are we, that you murmur against us?"
Psalm 2:10
Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
Psalm 74:18
Remember this, that the enemy has mocked you, Yahweh. Foolish people have blasphemed your name.
Psalm 74:23
Don't forget the voice of your adversaries. The tumult of those who rise up against you ascends continually. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A Psalm by Asaph. A song.
Psalm 110:5
The Lord is at your right hand. He will crush kings in the day of his wrath.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh.
Matthew 26:59
Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death;
Matthew 27:1
Now when morning had come, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:
Luke 13:31
On that same day, some Pharisees came, saying to him, "Get out of here, and go away, for Herod wants to kill you."
Luke 23:11-12
Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. Dressing him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate.
John 3:34
For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for God gives the Spirit without measure.
John 15:23
He who hates me, hates my Father also.
Acts 4:5-8
It happened in the morning, that their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.
Acts 9:4
He fell on the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?"
Acts 10:38
even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
Acts 12:1-6
Now about that time, King Herod stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly.
Hebrews 1:9
You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows."
Revelation 17:12-14
The ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority as kings, with the beast, for one hour.
Matthew 2:16
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was exceedingly angry, and sent out, and killed all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all the surrounding countryside, from two years old and under, according to the exact time which he had learned from the wise men.
Matthew 26:3
Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas.