Thematic Bible
Psalm 2:1 (show verse)
Why do the nations rebel? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail?
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 form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his anointed king.
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)
They say, "Let's tear off the shackles they've put on us! Let's free ourselves from their ropes!"
Psalm 2:4 (show verse)
The one enthroned in heaven laughs in disgust; the Lord taunts them.
Psalm 2:5 (show verse)
Then he angrily speaks to them and terrifies them in his rage, saying,
Psalm 2:6 (show verse)
"I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill."
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)
The king says, "I will announce the Lord's decree. He said to me: 'You are my son! This very day I have become your father!
Psalm 2:8 (show verse)
Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property.
Psalm 2:9 (show verse)
You will break them with an iron scepter; you will smash them like a potter's jar!'"
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)
So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction!
Psalm 2:11 (show verse)
Serve the Lord in fear! Repent in terror!
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)
Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How blessed are all who take shelter in him!