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|Chapter=45
|Chapter=45
|Verse Count=18
|Memorable Phrase=Royal wedding song
|Memorable Phrase=Royal wedding song
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|Message=God's chosen king and his descendants rule forever with wisdom, righteousness, and joy.
|Message=God's chosen king and his descendants rule forever with wisdom, righteousness, and joy.
|Author=Anonymous
|Author=Anonymous
|Background Ideas=<ul><li>Songs in praise of the king (rather than the deity) are common in the ANE, though rare in the biblical psalms. One example is the Egyptian marriage stele of Rameses II, which presents the marriage as as part of a political alliance following a military victory.</li>
<li> Lips of kindness are associated with wisdom and virtue (Prov 22:1, 11; Ecc 10:12); the ideal ANE king spoke with wisdom.</li>
<li> The ideal ANE king was a warrior.</li>
<li> Ancient royal marriages were often political arrangements between one nation and another. The marriage described in this psalm may have been arranged as part of a political alliance between Isreal/Judah and a neighbouring state (such as Tyre). The NET Bible translates Heb. "your people" (v. 11) as "your homeland" to reflect this situation.</li></ul>
|Background ideas=<ul><li>Songs in praise of the king (rather than the deity) are common in the ANE, though rare in the biblical psalms. One example is the Egyptian marriage stele of Rameses II, which presents the marriage as as part of a political alliance following a military victory.</li><li>Lips of kindness are associated with wisdom and virtue (Prov 22:1, 11; Ecc 10:12); the ideal ANE king spoke with wisdom.</li><li>The ideal ANE king was a warrior.</li><li>Ancient royal marriages were often political arrangements between one nation and another. The marriage described in this psalm may have been arranged as part of a political alliance between Isreal/Judah and a neighbouring state (such as Tyre). The NET Bible translates Heb. "your people" (v. 11) as "your homeland" to reflect this situation.</li></ul>
|Background ideas=<ul><li>Songs in praise of the king (rather than the deity) are common in the ANE, though rare in the biblical psalms. One example is the Egyptian marriage stele of Rameses II, which presents the marriage as as part of a political alliance following a military victory.</li><li>Lips of kindness are associated with wisdom and virtue (Prov 22:1, 11; Ecc 10:12); the ideal ANE king spoke with wisdom.</li><li>The ideal ANE king was a warrior.</li><li>Ancient royal marriages were often political arrangements between one nation and another. The marriage described in this psalm may have been arranged as part of a political alliance between Isreal/Judah and a neighbouring state (such as Tyre). The NET Bible translates Heb. "your people" (v. 11) as "your homeland" to reflect this situation.</li></ul>
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=Overview=
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Click 'Expand' to the right to see our Close-but-Clear translation of Psalm 45.
Click 'Expand' to the right to see our Close-but-Clear translation of Psalm 45.
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:1. For the director. According to “Lilies.” By the Korahites.
:1. For the director. According to “Lilies.” By the Korahites.
:A ''maskil''. An ode.
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:18. I shall profess your name in all generations.
:18. I shall profess your name in all generations.
:Therefore peoples will praise you forever and ever.
:Therefore peoples will praise you forever and ever.}}


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=Exegetical Issues=
=Exegetical Issues=
* [[The Division and Syntax of Ps. 45:6]]
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* [[The Referent of God (Elohim) in Ps. 45:7]]
* [[The Identity of the Daughter of Tyre in Ps. 45:13]]

Latest revision as of 16:32, 9 January 2025


"Royal wedding song"

Purpose: To celebrate the king (on the occasion of his wedding) for his just and eternal rule.

Content: The king's throne is forever and ever. The king is attractive, wise, powerful, and righteous. The king is due loyalty from his new bride and honour from foreign nations. The king's descendants will be princes. Therefore, the king's throne is forever and ever!

Message: God's chosen king and his descendants rule forever with wisdom, righteousness, and joy.

Author: Anonymous

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