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A Symbol of Total Victory
Commentators explain that the phrase "make thine enemies thy footstool" refers to the ancient custom of victorious kings placing their feet on the necks of their conquered foes. This powerful image, quoted from Psalm 110, signifies the complete and total subjugation of all opposition to Christ's authority.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 2:34–35
18th Century
Theologian
For David is not ascended into the heavens. That is, David has not risen from the dead and ascended to heaven. This further shows that Psa…
AT Robertson
On Acts 2:35
Till I make (εως αν θω). Second aorist active subjunctive of τιθημ with αν after εως for the future, a common Greek idiom. This do…
Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 2:33–35
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, whi…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 2:35
Here Peter quotes from Ps 16:8–11 and Ps 110:1 in support of what he has just said about Jesus in v.24. Peter once again uses a principle of the in…
John Gill
On Acts 2:35
17th Century
Pastor
Until I make your foes your footstool .
] (See Gill on Matthew 22:44).
Matthew Henry
On Acts 2:22–36
17th Century
Minister
From this gift of the Holy Spirit, Peter preaches Jesus to them, and this is the history of Christ. Here is an account of his death and sufferings,…