Why do the nations rage,
Psalm 2:1 (NKJV)
And the people plot a vain thing?
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The word “nations” is translated from the Hebrew word gôy, and means nation, heathen, gentiles, or people.
The word “rage” is translated from the Hebrew word rāḡaš. It only occurs one time in the Hebrew Old Testament.
The word “vain” is translated from the Hebrew word rîq, and means vain, vanity, no purpose, or empty.
Biblically, vanity is never a good thing. Vanity usually stems from selfish ambitions.
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