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A Kiss of Allegiance
Most commentators agree that the command to 'Kiss the Son' is a call for all people, especially earthly rulers, to show homage, allegiance, and loving submission to Jesus Christ. This act acknowledges Him as God's appointed King. As John Calvin notes, honoring the Son is the proper way to honor the Father who sent Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 2:12
18th Century
Theologian
Kiss the Son - Him whom God has declared to be His Son (Psalms 2:7), and whom, as such, He has resolved to set as King …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 2:12
19th Century
Bishop
Kiss the Son. This familiar translation must be surrendered. It has against it the weight of all the ancient versions except the S…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 2:12
19th Century
Preacher
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the Way, when his wrath is kindled but a little.
The kings and rulers are command…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 2:12
16th Century
Theologian
David expresses even more distinctly what kind of fear and service God requires. Since it is the will of God to reign by the hand of his Son, and s…
John Gill
On Psalms 2:12
17th Century
Pastor
Kiss the Son
The Son of God, spoken of in (Psalms 2:7) ; the word used is so rendered in ([Reference Pro…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 2:10–12
17th Century
Minister
Whatever we rejoice in, in this world, it must always be with trembling, because of the uncertainty of all things in it. To welcome Jesus Christ, a…