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I will make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever. Psalm 46 For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. A song for Alamoth.

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A Prophetic Song

Commentators agree this verse is a prophecy about the Messiah, Jesus Christ. They explain that the psalmist, writing under divine inspiration, declares that this very song would be a primary means of making Christ's name remembered through all generations. By reading and singing this psalm, believers participate in fulfilling its ancient prophecy.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 45:17

18th Century

Theologian

I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations - The psalmist here evidently speaks as an inspired man, and the idea is t…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 45:17

19th Century

Preacher

I will make your name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise you for ever and ever.

"Jesus shall rei…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 45:17

16th Century

Theologian

I will make your name to be remembered, etc. This also is equally inapplicable to Solomon, who, by his shameful and impious rebellion, sta…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 45:17

17th Century

Pastor

I will make your name to be remembered in all generations
These are the words of the psalmist, spoken to the King Messiah, dec…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 45:10–17

17th Century

Minister

If we desire to share these blessings, we must listen to Christ's word. We must forget our carnal and sinful attachments and pursuits. He must be o…