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He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, From the River to the ends of the earth.
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From Local Land to Global Reign
Commentators explain that while the verse uses geographical terms familiar to ancient Israel (like the Euphrates River), its scope is far greater. The language points beyond any earthly king like Solomon to the universal, worldwide dominion of the Messiah. This prophecy finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ's spiritual kingdom, which extends to 'the ends of the earth.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea - There is probably an allusion here to the promise in (Exodus 23:31): And I wil…
19th Century
Anglican
He shall have... . —The original is more poetical, recalling the root idea of the verb, “may he tread down (the nations) from sea …
Baptist
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and…
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16th Century
Protestant
He shall have dominion from sea to sea. As the Lord, when He promised His people the land of Canaan for an inheritance, assigned to it the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea The same is said of the Messiah in (Zechariah 9:10); where h…
This is a prophecy of the kingdom of Christ; many passages in it cannot be applied to the reign of Solomon. There were righteousness and peace at f…
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