Category: Psalms
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Psalm 2:9
You shall break them with a rod of iron;You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel.’ ” Psalm 2:9 NKJV Hello friends, and welcome to today’s Scripture thought. The phrase “You shall break them” is transliterated from the Hebrew word rāʿaʿ. It can mean: The phrase “You shall dash them to pieces” is transliterated…
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Psalm 2:8
Ask of Me, and I will give YouThe nations for Your inheritance,And the ends of the earth for Your possession. Psalm 2:8 NKJV Hello friends, and welcome to today’s Scripture thought. The word “ask” is transliterated from the Hebrew word šā’al, which can mean to ask, enquire, borrow, or beg. The word “nations” is transliterated from the Hebrew word gôy,…
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Psalm 2:7
“I will declare the decree:The Lord has said to Me,‘You are My Son,Today I have begotten You.” Psalm 2:7 NKJV Hello friends, and welcome to today’s Scripture thought. The phrase “the decree” is transliterated from the Hebrew word ḥōq, which can mean: (from the Strong’s Concordance) The word “Lord” is transliterated from the Hebrew word Yᵊhōvâ from the Hebrew letters…
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Psalm 2:6
“Yet I have set My KingOn My holy hill of Zion.” Psalm 2:6 NKJV Hello friends, and welcome to today’s Scripture thought. The phrase “my king” was transliterated from the Hebrew word meleḵ. Meleḵ is transliterated as “king” 2,518 times in the Hebrew (Old Testament) Scriptures. The capitalization of this word was implemented at the discretion…
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Psalm 2:5
Hello friends, and welcome to today’s Scripture thought. Then He shall speak to them in His wrath,And distress them in His deep displeasure: Psalm 2:5 NKJV The phrase “He shall speak” is transliterated from the Hebrew word dāḇar, which can mean to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, or sing. The phrase “in His…
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Psalm 2:4
He who sits in the heavens shall laugh;The Lord shall hold them in derision. Psalm 2:4 Hello friends, and welcome to today’s Scripture thought. The phrase “He who sits” is translated from the Hebrew word yāšaḇ, and can mean to dwell, sit, remain, or abide. “Lord” is transliterated from the word ‘ăḏōnāy, which can mean lord,…
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Psalm 2:2-3
The kings of the earth set themselves,And the rulers take counsel together,Against the Lord and against His Anointed,saying,“Let us break Their bonds in piecesAnd cast away Their cords from us.” Psalm 2:2-3 (NKJV) Hello friends, and welcome to today’s Scripture thought. The word “LORD” is translated from the Hebrew YHWH. It is transliterated as Yᵊhōvâ. This word is the proper…
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Psalm 2:1
Why do the nations rage,And the people plot a vain thing? Psalm 2:1 (NKJV) Welcome to the Scripture thought of the day. Thank you so much for stopping by! 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…
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Psalm 1:6
Hello friends, and welcome. Today we are finishing up our discussion about Psalm 1, with the 6th verse. This chapter is one of my favorites. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,But the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm 1:6 (NKJV) The word “know” in this verse is translated from the Hebrew word yāḏaʿ. It…
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Psalm 1:5
Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment,Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. Psalm 1:5 (NKJV) So far in our study of Psalm 1, we’ve discovered that those who meditate on the law of God are considered righteous. They are like a tree planted by water, and they prosper. The ungodly are…