The Meaning of Psalms 2:9 Explained

Psalms 2:9

KJV: Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

YLT: Thou dost rule them with a sceptre of iron, As a vessel of a potter Thou dost crush them.'

Darby: Thou shalt break them with a sceptre of iron, as a potter's vessel thou shalt dash them in pieces.

ASV: Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

Discover Psalms 2:9

CONTEXT: What is the Context of Psalms 2:9?

MEANING: What does Psalms 2:9 Mean?

WORDS: What do the individual words in Psalms 2:9 mean?

RELATIONS: What do the major concepts mean in Psalms 2:9?

KJV Reverse Interlinear

Thou shalt break  them with a rod  of iron;  thou shalt dash them in pieces  like a potter's  vessel. 

What does Psalms 2:9 Mean?

Verse Meaning

God will deal with all rebellious peoples severely when He sets up the Messiah on His throne. It was customary for the Egyptian Pharaoh to smash votive pottery jars that represented rebellious cities or nations with his scepter. [1] Perhaps that practice was the source of the imagery used in this verse. "Rule" (NIV) really means "break" (Heb. ra"a"). The emphasis in this verse is on the putting down of rebels rather than the rule that will follow that subjugation. "Rod" describes a shepherd"s staff, a fitting scepter for Him who is the Shepherd of all humankind (cf. Psalm 23:4; Genesis 49:10; Revelation 2:27; Revelation 11:15-18; Revelation 12:5; Revelation 19:15).

Context Summary

Psalms 2:1-12 - God's Son Upon His Throne
This is one of the sublimest of the Psalms, and can find its fulfillment only in our Lord. See Acts 4:25; Acts 13:33; Hebrews 1:5; Hebrews 5:5; Revelation 2:27. The mold in which the psalm is cast is highly dramatic.
The determined hate of the peoples, Psalms 2:1-3
Rage conveys the idea of gesticulations and cries of frenzy. For Psalms 2:2, see Luke 23:12-13; Acts 4:25-26.
The divine tranquillity, Psalms 2:4-6
The scene shifts to heaven. In spite of all, the eternal purpose moves on. I have set-that is, "anointed." "Messiah" and "Christ" alike mean anointed, Acts 10:38.
The manifesto of Messiah, Psalms 2:7-9
Before time began He was the only begotten Son of God, John 17:5. But His sonship was declared at His resurrection, Acts 13:30-37. The world is His, to be won by the Cross and intercession.
Overtures of peace, Psalms 2:12
Kiss, 1 Samuel 10:1. This psalm closes as the first began, "Oh, the blessedness!" [source]

Chapter Summary: Psalms 2

1  The kingdom of Christ
10  Kings are exhorted to accept it

What do the individual words in Psalms 2:9 mean?

You shall break them with a rod of iron like a vessel of potter You shall dash them to pieces
תְּ֭רֹעֵם בְּשֵׁ֣בֶט בַּרְזֶ֑ל כִּכְלִ֖י יוֹצֵ֣ר תְּנַפְּצֵֽם

תְּ֭רֹעֵם  You  shall  break  them 
Parse: Verb, Qal, Imperfect, second person masculine singular, third person masculine plural
Root: מֵרֵעַ 
Sense: to be bad, be evil.
בְּשֵׁ֣בֶט  with  a  rod 
Parse: Preposition-b, Noun, masculine singular construct
Root: שֵׁבֶט  
Sense: rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe.
בַּרְזֶ֑ל  of  iron 
Parse: Noun, masculine singular
Root: בַּרְזֶל  
Sense: iron.
כִּכְלִ֖י  like  a  vessel 
Parse: Preposition-k, Noun, masculine singular construct
Root: כְּלִי  
Sense: article, vessel, implement, utensil.
יוֹצֵ֣ר  of  potter 
Parse: Verb, Qal, Participle, masculine singular
Root: יׄוצֵר 
Sense: to form, fashion, frame.
תְּנַפְּצֵֽם  You  shall  dash  them  to  pieces 
Parse: Verb, Piel, Imperfect, second person masculine singular, third person masculine plural
Root: נָפַץ 
Sense: to shatter, break, dash, beat in pieces.

What are the major concepts related to Psalms 2:9?

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