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Themes in Psalm 45

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Themes in Psalm 45

Psalm 45:1 (show verse)

For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.My heart is moved by a noble theme
as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

Music » Maschil » This musical sign occurs in the titles of
Music » Shoshannim and shushan-eduth » In the titles to
Scribes » Were ready writers

Psalm 45:2 (show verse)

You are the most handsome of men;
grace flows from your lips.
Therefore God has blessed you forever.

Christ Appearance » His personal appearance figuratively described
Christ » For select reading » Appearance, personal of
Glory of Christ » In the fulness of his grace and truth
Glory of Christ » As the blessed of God
Face » Of Christ » His personal appearance figuratively described
Grace » Christ spake with
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Excellence and grace
Solomon » Type » Christ
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

Psalm 45:3 (show verse)

Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side.
In your majesty and splendor—

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As omnipotent
God » Love to » Majesty of
Jesus Christ » Names of » Most mighty
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Girding on the sword
Solomon » Type » Christ
Swords » Suspended from the girdle
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

Psalm 45:4 (show verse)

in your splendor ride triumphantly
in the cause of truth, humility, and justice.
May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.

Meekness » Christ set an example of
Solomon » Type » Christ
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

Psalm 45:5 (show verse)

Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;
the peoples fall under you.

Arrow » Figurative
Arrows » God's
Arrows » Illustrative » Of the word of Christ
God » Ability of » Arrows of
Solomon » Type » Christ
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

Psalm 45:6 (show verse)

Your throne, God, is forever and ever;
the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As God over all
Jesus Christ, King » Has a righteous kingdom
Church » Thy kingdom
Endurance » The lord enduring forever
God » Evil wise » Throne of
Government » Of God » God's throne a symbol of
Prophecies respecting Christ » His righteous government
Righteousness » Christ » Shall reign in
Solomon » Type » Christ
Sovereignty of God » God's throne a symbol of
Throne » The throne of the lord
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

Psalm 45:7 (show verse)

You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy
more than your companions.

Anointing » Figurative » Of Christ's kingly and priestly office
Anointing of the holy ghost » That Christ should receive » Foretold
sacred Anointing » Illustrative of the anointing » Of Christ with the holy ghost
Christ » Reproves » Righteousness of
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As God over all
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil
Hatred » Of God
Oil » Figuratively used
Oil » Illustrative of » The unction of the holy spirit
Olive oil » Figuratively used
Prophecies respecting Christ » His being anointed with the spirit
Prophecies respecting Christ » His righteous government
Righteousness » Of Christ
Righteousness » Christ » Loves
Solomon » Type » Christ
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Oil
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

Psalm 45:8 (show verse)

Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;
from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.

Aloes » Trees
Aloes » Used as perfume
Cassia » An aromatic plant, probably cinnamon
Garments » Of the rich » Perfumed
Ivory » Other houses made of
Ivory » Other articles made of » Stringed instruments
myrrh » Used as a perfume
Solomon » Type » Christ
Trees » Varieties » Aloes
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

Psalm 45:9 (show verse)

Kings’ daughters are among your honored women;
the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir,
stands at your right hand.

Gold » Priestly and royal garments adorned with
Gold » Abounded in » Ophir
Gold » Used in the arts » Apparel
Hand » Place of honor
hands » The right hand » Place of honor
Kings » Right hand of, the place of honor
Marriage » The bride » Stood on the right of bridegroom
Marriage » The bride » Attended by bridesmaids
Ophir » Products of » Gold
Solomon » Type » Christ
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

Psalm 45:10 (show verse)

Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider:
forget your people and your father’s house,

Bride » Figurative
Marriage » The bride » Called to forget her father's house
Proselytes » Required » To give up all heathen associates
Solomon » Type » Christ
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

Psalm 45:11 (show verse)

and the king will desire your beauty.
Bow down to him, for he is your lord.

Beauty » Spiritual
Bride » Figurative
Glory of the The church » God delights in
Solomon » Type » Christ
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

Psalm 45:12 (show verse)

The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people,
will seek your favor with gifts.

Bride » Figurative
Marriage » Bridal presents
Marriage » The bridegroom » Presented with gifts
Presents » Were given » At marriages
Solomon » Type » Christ
Tyre » City of » Prophecies relating to
Tyre » Prophecies respecting » To participate in the blessings of the gospel
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

Psalm 45:13 (show verse)

In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious,
her clothing embroidered with gold.

Adorning » Spiritual » General references
Bride » Figurative
Church » Is glorious
Church » King's daughter
The church » Glorious
Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of
Dress » Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Being the bride of Christ
Gold » Priestly and royal garments adorned with
Gold » Used in the arts » Apparel
Marriage » The bride » Gorgeously apparelled
Solomon » Type » Christ
Spiritual » Adoption » Adorning
Titles and names of the church » King's daughter
Woman » Illustrative » (gloriously arrayed,) of the church of Christ
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

Psalm 45:14 (show verse)

In colorful garments she is led to the king;
after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you.

Arts and crafts » Names of various » Needlework
Bride » Figurative
Embroidery » On the garments of women
Glory of the The church » Consist in its » Being the bride of Christ
Garments » Of the rich » Embroidered
Marriage » The bride » Gorgeously apparelled
Solomon » Type » Christ
Woman » Young » Of distinction, dressed in robes of various colors
Women » Figurative » Of the body (ekklesia) of Christ

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Themes in Psalm 45

Psalm 45:1 (show verse)

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