For he said — Yahweh had said. That is, he said this when he chose them as his unique people and entered into solemn covenant with them.

The Lord has sworn ... —The principle of the Epistle to the Hebrews (Hebrews 6:13) is recognized here. Jehova…

Jehovah hath sworn. He proceeds with the metaphors which he previously used. Since, due to the corruption of our nature, the kingdom of Ch…

The Lord has sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his
strength
By Christ, say s…

God's professing people must be a praying people. He is not displeased with us for being earnest, as people commonly are; He instructs us to call o…

1. For Zion’s sake. Here he promises the honor of glory to the people.

   First, the prophet's petition is set forth.