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"Yet I have set my king on my holy hill of Zion."
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God's Unstoppable Decree
Multiple commentators, including Calvin and Ellicott, highlight the emphatic 'I' in this verse. It is God Himself speaking, declaring that despite the schemes and rebellion of earthly powers, His sovereign purpose stands firm. This verse is a divine announcement that God's plan to install His King, the Messiah, is unstoppable and will triumph over all opposition.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Yet have I set my king - The word "yet" is simply the translation of the conjunction "and." It is rendered in the Vulgate "but ... …
19th Century
Anglican
Yet have I. —The pronoun is very emphatic: “You dare to revolt; it is I who have given this office to the king.”…
Baptist
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
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16th Century
Protestant
After David has told us of the tumult and commotions, the counsels and pride, the preparation and resources, the strength, and efforts of his enemi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Yet have I set my King upon my holy hill of Zion . ] Or, "behold, I have set" so Noldius by Zion is meant the church…
Here we are told who would appear as adversaries to Christ. Since this world is the kingdom of Satan, unconverted people, of every rank, party, and…
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13th Century
Catholic
Having finished the psalm in which he described the state and progress of the human race in general, the psalmist now moves on to a speci…
