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Christ's Global Inheritance
Commentators unanimously agree this promise is for Christ, not David, and its scope is global. The Father promises the Son an inheritance that includes all nations and the 'uttermost parts of the earth.' This was a radical prophecy, foretelling the inclusion of the Gentiles (non-Jews) and establishing the worldwide nature of Christ's future kingdom.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 2:8
18th Century
Theologian
Ask of me - That is, of God. This is a part of the “decree” or purpose, as mentioned in Psalms 2:7. That decree embraced not only t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 2:8
19th Century
Preacher
Ask of me, and I shalt give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Christ…
John Calvin
On Psalms 2:8
16th Century
Theologian
Ask of me. Christ, it is true, asked his Father (John 17:5) to glorify him with the glory which he had with him before the…
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John Gill
On Psalms 2:8
17th Century
Pastor
Ask of me
Jehovah is either here again introduced speaking, or these words are a continuation of the Son's account o…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 2:7–9
17th Century
Minister
The kingdom of the Messiah is founded upon an eternal decree of God the Father. Our Lord Jesus often referred to this as that by which He governed …