Thematic Bible
Psalm 2:1 (show verse)
Why do the nations rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
Counsel » Those that take counsel together against the lord
Gentiles » Called » Heathen
Heathen » General references to
the Heathen » Described as » Persecuting
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
Vanity » The wicked » Imagine
Vanity » Evil people » Imagine
Gentiles » Called » Heathen
Heathen » General references to
the Heathen » Described as » Persecuting
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
Vanity » The wicked » Imagine
Vanity » Evil people » Imagine
Psalm 2:2 (show verse)
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
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
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
Psalm 2:3 (show verse)
Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
Psalm 2:4 (show verse)
He that sits in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
Psalm 2:5 (show verse)
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and distress them in his great displeasure.
Psalm 2:6 (show verse)
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Jesus Christ, King » Foretold
Jesus Christ, King » Is king of zion
Church » Holy hill
Counsel » Those that take counsel together against the lord
Nations » The nations that oppose the lord
Opposition » Those that oppose the lord
Prophecies respecting Christ » His being king in zion
Titles and names of the church » Mount zion
Jesus Christ, King » Is king of zion
Church » Holy hill
Counsel » Those that take counsel together against the lord
Nations » The nations that oppose the lord
Opposition » Those that oppose the lord
Prophecies respecting Christ » His being king in zion
Titles and names of the church » Mount zion
Psalm 2:7 (show verse)
I will declare the decree: the LORD has said unto me, You are my Son; this day have I begotten you.
Psalm 2:8 (show verse)
Ask of me, and I shall give you the nations for your inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
Psalm 2:9 (show verse)
You shall break them with a rod of iron; you shall dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Rods for scourging
Iron » Illustrative » Of severe exercise of power
Iron » Made into » Rods
Kings » Judgments upon, when opposed to Christ
Power » Of Christ » The wicked will be destroyed by
The power of Christ » The wicked shall be destroyed by
Scepter (sceptre) » Made of iron
Iron » Illustrative » Of severe exercise of power
Iron » Made into » Rods
Kings » Judgments upon, when opposed to Christ
Power » Of Christ » The wicked will be destroyed by
The power of Christ » The wicked shall be destroyed by
Scepter (sceptre) » Made of iron
Psalm 2:10 (show verse)
Be wise now therefore, O you kings: be instructed, you judges of the earth.
Psalm 2:11 (show verse)
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
Fear » What should be done with fear
Godly Fear » Necessary to » The service of God
Godly Fear » Should accompany the joy of saints
Joy » Of saints should be » With awe
Kings » Should » Serve Christ
Service » Reluctant spiritual » God demands
Service » How to serve the lord
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
religious Work » Promptness in serving God » God demands
Fear » What should be done with fear
Godly Fear » Necessary to » The service of God
Godly Fear » Should accompany the joy of saints
Joy » Of saints should be » With awe
Kings » Should » Serve Christ
Service » Reluctant spiritual » God demands
Service » How to serve the lord
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Duties of
religious Work » Promptness in serving God » God demands
Psalm 2:12 (show verse)
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.