Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - A Study of Psalm 2 - Why do the heathen rage? Why are blacks killed by cops? Why are Pastors openly Gay?

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A Study of Psalms 2

How does this compare to what we see in today's time?  A presidential candidate who is OPENLY RACIST.  Cops who arrest and kill people "all in the name of they felt their life was threaten", it was caught on camera and the courts dismissed their case.  Where is the Justice?  We live in a society where Pastors are openly Gay and Married to the same sex!

Why do the heathen Rage and Imagine a Vain Thing?

King James Version

Psalm 2King James Version (KJV) 2 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. 6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. 7 I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

Psalm 2:1 (Reference Scriptures) Ps. 46:6; Acts 4:24-26; Psalm 46:6 Psalm 46:6American Standard Version (ASV) 6 The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved: He uttered his voice, the earth melted. Acts 4:24-26 Acts 4:24-26American Standard Version (ASV) 24 And they, when they heard it, lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, O [a]Lord, [b]thou that didst make the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that in them is: 25 [c]who by the Holy Spirit, by the mouth of our father David thy servant, didst say, [d]Why did the [e]Gentiles rage, And the peoples [f]imagine vain things? 26 The kings of the earth set themselves in array, And the rulers were gathered together, Against the Lord, and against his [g]Anointed: [COMMENTARY]  The question introduced by why is rhetorical and expresses surprise at the presumption of the heathen in light of the reality of God’s reign through His co-regent [vv.6-9].  Elsewhere, nations that rage against God’s authority are compared to the raging sea [Isa. 17:12-13].  The word imagine is the same Hebrew word as “meditates” in 1:2, only in this case it is used negatively to describe contemplation of plans to be free of God’s dominion. Psalm 2:2 [Reference Scripture] Ps. 45:7; John 1:41 Psalm 45:7American Standard Version (ASV) 7 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Psalm 45:7 in all English translations John 1:41 John 1:41American Standard Version (ASV) 41 He findeth first his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messiah (which is, being interpreted, [a]Christ). [Commentary] To set oneself is often used in military contexts to describe preparation for battle [1 Sam. 17:16; Jer. 46:4]  The kings and rulers are not just two specific groups but they represent all governing authorities and dignitaries on the earth [see Judg. 5:3; Hab. 1:10] .  Anointed is translated into Greek as christos, and it refers to God’s choice and establishment of His Kind.  In this context, the anointed One is the Davidic king who is ultimately, in the progress of divine revelation, Jesus Christ [Eph. 1:20-22].

 


More Study to come!  Note:  I like to read different versions to get a deeper understanding

Psalm 2 – Amplied Bible

Psalm 2 – Msg

Psalm 2Amplified Bible (AMP) The Reign of the Lord’s Anointed. 2 Why are the [a]nations in an [b]uproar [in turmoil against God], And why do the people devise a vain and hopeless plot? 2  The kings of the earth take their stand; And the rulers take counsel together Against the Lord and His Anointed (the Davidic King, the Messiah, the Christ), saying, 3  “Let us break apart their [divine] bands [of restraint] And cast away their cords [of control] from us.” 4  He who sits [enthroned] in the heavens laughs [at their rebellion]; The [Sovereign] [c]Lord scoffs at them [and in supreme contempt He mocks them]. 5  Then He will speak to them in His [profound] anger And terrify them with His displeasure, saying, 6  “Yet as for Me, I have anointed and firmly installed My King Upon Zion, My holy mountain.” 7  “I will declare the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, ‘You are My Son; This day [I proclaim] I have begotten You. 8  ‘Ask of Me, and I will assuredly give [You] the nations as Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth as Your possession. 9  ‘You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall shatter them [in pieces] like earthenware.’” 10  Now therefore, O kings, act wisely; Be instructed and take warning, O leaders (judges, rulers) of the earth. 11  Worship the Lord and serve Him with reverence [with awe-inspired fear and submissive wonder]; Rejoice [yet do so] with trembling. 12  Kiss (pay respect to) the [d]Son, so that He does not become angry, and you perish in the way, For His wrath may soon be kindled and set aflame. How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] are all those who take refuge in Him! Footnotes: Psalm 2:1 Or Gentiles. Psalm 2:1 I.e. a confusion of voices. Psalm 2:4 Heb Adonai. Psalm 2:12 The word in the original is bar, taken to be the Aramaic for “son.” But it is surprising that an Aramaic word would be used here. The ancient rabbis maintained that a different word with the same spelling in Hebrew was intended, whose meaning is “pure.” They claimed that it is a reference to the Torah, on the ground that all the words in the Torah are pure.

Psalm 2The Message (MSG) 2 1-6 Why the big noise, nations? Why the mean plots, peoples? Earth-leaders push for position, Demagogues and delegates meet for summit talks, The God-deniers, the Messiah-defiers: “Let’s get free of God! Cast loose from Messiah!” Heaven-throned God breaks out laughing. At first he’s amused at their presumption; Then he gets good and angry. Furiously, he shuts them up: “Don’t you know there’s a King in Zion? A coronation banquet Is spread for him on the holy summit.” 7-9 Let me tell you what God said next. He said, “You’re my son, And today is your birthday. What do you want? Name it: Nations as a present? continents as a prize? You can command them all to dance for you, Or throw them out with tomorrow’s trash.” 10-12 So, rebel-kings, use your heads; Upstart-judges, learn your lesson: Worship God in adoring embrace, Celebrate in trembling awe. Kiss Messiah! Your very lives are in danger, you know; His anger is about to explode, But if you make a run for God—you won’t regret it!