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Christ, the Mighty King
Commentators unanimously identify the "mighty one" in this verse as the Messiah, Jesus Christ. He is portrayed not only as a figure of grace but as a powerful, conquering King. The command to "gird thy sword" introduces His divine strength and authority, which He uses to establish His kingdom and overcome all spiritual enemies.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 45:3
18th Century
Theologian
Gird thy sword upon thy thigh - That is, arm or prepare yourself for battle and conquest. The Messiah is introduced here as a conqu…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 45:3
19th Century
Bishop
Gird your sword ... O most mighty. —Or, perhaps, Gird on your sword in hero guise; or, Gird on your hero’s s…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 45:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore God has blessed you forever. Gird your sword upon your thigh, O most mighty, with your glory and your majesty.
Put your s…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 45:3
16th Century
Theologian
Gird thy sword upon thy thigh. Here Solomon is praised both for his warlike valor, which strikes terror into his enemies, and for his virt…
John Gill
On Psalms 45:3
17th Century
Pastor
Gird your sword upon [your] thigh, O [most] mighty
As Christ is, the mighty God, even the Almighty, and which appear…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 45:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist's tongue was guided by the Spirit of God, just as the pen is by the hand of a ready writer. This psalm is touching the King Jesus, His…