The Meaning of Psalms 45:1 Explained

Psalms 45:1

KJV: {To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.} My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

YLT: To the Overseer. -- 'On the Lilies.' -- By sons of Korah. -- An Instruction. -- A song of loves. My heart hath indited a good thing, I am telling my works to a king, My tongue is the pen of a speedy writer.

Darby: {To the chief Musician. Upon Shoshannim. Of the sons of Korah. An instruction; a song of the Beloved.} My heart is welling forth with a good matter: I say what I have composed touching the king. My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

ASV: My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

Discover Psalms 45:1

CONTEXT: What is the Context of Psalms 45:1?

MEANING: What does Psalms 45:1 Mean?

WORDS: What do the individual words in Psalms 45:1 mean?

RELATIONS: What do the major concepts mean in Psalms 45:1?

KJV Reverse Interlinear

{{To the chief Musician  upon Shoshannim,  for the sons  of Korah,  Maschil,  A Song  of loves.  }} My heart  is inditing  a good  matter:  I speak  of the things which I have made  touching the king:  my tongue  [is] the pen  of a ready  writer. 

What does Psalms 45:1 Mean?

Study Notes

king
This great psalm of the King, with Psalms 46-47, obviously looks forward to the advent in glory. The reference in Hebrews 1:8 ; Hebrews 1:9 is not so much to the anointing as an event Matthew 3:16 ; Matthew 3:17 as to the permanent state of the King. Cf. Isaiah 11:1 ; Isaiah 11:2 .
The divisions are:
(1) The supreme beauty of the King ( Psalms 45:1 ; Psalms 45:2 );
(2) the coming of the King in glory Psalms 45:3-5 ; Revelation 19:11-21 .
(3) the deity of the King and character of His reign Psalms 45:6 ; Psalms 45:7 ; Hebrews 1:8 ; Hebrews 1:9 ; Isaiah 11:1-5 .
(4) as associated with Him in earthly rule, the queen is presented, Psalms 45:9-13 and in that relation the King is not called Elohim as in Psalms 45:6 , but Adonai, the husband name of Deity See Scofield " Genesis 15:2 ".
(5) the virgin companions of the queen, who would seem to be the Jewish remnant. Revelation 14:1-4 are next seen Psalms 45:14 ; Psalms 45:15 and
(6) the Psalm closes with a reference to the earthly fame of the King.
See Psalms 68, next in order of the Messianic Psalms.
remnant Remnant. See, Isaiah 1:9 .
grace Grace (in salvation). vs. 2 Corinthians 8:9 ; Romans 3:24 See note, (See Scofield " John 1:17 ") .
Remnant
Remnant, Summary: In the history of Israel, a "remnant" may be discerned, a spiritual Israel within the national Israel. In Elijah's time 7,000 had not bowed the knee to Baal 1 Kings 19:18 . In Isaiah's time it was the "very small remnant" for whose sake God still forbore to destroy the nation Isaiah 1:9 . During the captivities the remnant appears in Jews like Ezekiel, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Esther, and Mordecai. At the end of the 70 years of Babylonian captivity it was the remnant which returned under Ezra and Nehemiah. At the advent of our Lord, John the Baptist, Simeon, Anna, and "them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem" Luke 2:38 were the remnant. During the church-age the remnant is composed of believing Jews Romans 11:4 ; Romans 11:5 . But the chief interest in the remnant is prophetic. During the great tribulation a remnant out of all Israel will turn to Jesus as Messiah, and will become His witnesses after the removal of the church Revelation 7:3-8 . Some of these will undergo martyrdom Revelation 6:9-11 some will be spared to enter the millennial kingdom Zechariah 12:6 to Zechariah 13:9 . Many of the Psalms express, prophetically, the joys and sorrows of the tribulation remnant.
remnant Remnant. See, Isaiah 1:9 .
grace Grace (in salvation). vs. 2 Corinthians 8:9 ; Romans 3:24 See note, (See Scofield " John 1:17 ") .
Shoshannim
Shoshannim, "lilies," and so, the spring; the Shoshannim Psalms were probably connected with the Passover season, and hence reminders of redemption out of bondage, and of the origins of Israel.
king
This great psalm of the King, with Psalms 46-47, obviously looks forward to the advent in glory. The reference in Hebrews 1:8 ; Hebrews 1:9 is not so much to the anointing as an event Matthew 3:16 ; Matthew 3:17 as to the permanent state of the King. Cf. Isaiah 11:1 ; Isaiah 11:2 .
The divisions are:
(1) The supreme beauty of the King ( Psalms 45:1 ; Psalms 45:2 );
(2) the coming of the King in glory Psalms 45:3-5 ; Revelation 19:11-21 .
(3) the deity of the King and character of His reign Psalms 45:6 ; Psalms 45:7 ; Hebrews 1:8 ; Hebrews 1:9 ; Isaiah 11:1-5 .
(4) as associated with Him in earthly rule, the queen is presented, Psalms 45:9-13 and in that relation the King is not called Elohim as in Psalms 45:6 , but Adonai, the husband name of Deity See Scofield " Genesis 15:2 ".
(5) the virgin companions of the queen, who would seem to be the Jewish remnant. Revelation 14:1-4 are next seen Psalms 45:14 ; Psalms 45:15 and
(6) the Psalm closes with a reference to the earthly fame of the King.
See Psalms 68, next in order of the Messianic Psalms.
remnant Remnant. See, Isaiah 1:9 .
grace Grace (in salvation). vs. 2 Corinthians 8:9 ; Romans 3:24 See note, (See Scofield " John 1:17 ") .
Remnant
Remnant, Summary: In the history of Israel, a "remnant" may be discerned, a spiritual Israel within the national Israel. In Elijah's time 7,000 had not bowed the knee to Baal 1 Kings 19:18 . In Isaiah's time it was the "very small remnant" for whose sake God still forbore to destroy the nation Isaiah 1:9 . During the captivities the remnant appears in Jews like Ezekiel, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Esther, and Mordecai. At the end of the 70 years of Babylonian captivity it was the remnant which returned under Ezra and Nehemiah. At the advent of our Lord, John the Baptist, Simeon, Anna, and "them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem" Luke 2:38 were the remnant. During the church-age the remnant is composed of believing Jews Romans 11:4 ; Romans 11:5 . But the chief interest in the remnant is prophetic. During the great tribulation a remnant out of all Israel will turn to Jesus as Messiah, and will become His witnesses after the removal of the church Revelation 7:3-8 . Some of these will undergo martyrdom Revelation 6:9-11 some will be spared to enter the millennial kingdom Zechariah 12:6 to Zechariah 13:9 . Many of the Psalms express, prophetically, the joys and sorrows of the tribulation remnant.
remnant Remnant. See, Isaiah 1:9 .
grace Grace (in salvation). vs. 2 Corinthians 8:9 ; Romans 3:24 See note, (See Scofield " John 1:17 ") .

Verse Meaning

The psalmist claimed to be full of joy and inspiration as he composed this song. He said what he did out of a full heart.

Context Summary

Psalms 45:1-17 - The King's Wedding Song
Though this psalm was probably composed to celebrate Solomon's marriage with Pharaoh's daughter, we must remember that it is distinctly applied to our Lord in Hebrews 1:8. See also Ephesians 5:23; Revelation 19:7. What wonder that the psalmist's heart overflowed! It was bubbling up with good matter! His work was for a King! See Psalms 45:1, R.V., margin.
The Warrior, Psalms 45:2-5. The Word of God rides forth to war, followed by the armies of heaven. See Revelation 19:13. His glory is the Cross; His majesty is in His meekness; His prosperity, in His loyalty to truth. His arrows are tipped with love, and those who fall beneath them die that they may live. The King, Psalms 45:6-8. The oil of gladness is the anointing of the Holy Spirit, which we also may share. See 1 John 2:20; 1 John 2:27. The Bridegroom, Psalms 45:9-17. Clad in glistening raiment, the Church stands by her Lord, who claims her love and loyalty. But these are not inconsistent claims! By nature she was without beauty or dower; but she has won both in Him. See to it that you are not missing at that wedding-feast! Matthew 7:22-23. [source]

Chapter Summary: Psalms 45

1  The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom
10  The duty of the church, and the benefits thereof

What do the individual words in Psalms 45:1 mean?

To the Chief Musician Set to the Lillies of the sons of Korah a Contemplation a Song of Love Is overflowing My heart with a theme good recite I my composition concerning the King My tongue [is] the pen of a writer ready
לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ עַל־ שֹׁ֭שַׁנִּים לִבְנֵי־ קֹ֑רַח מַ֝שְׂכִּ֗יל שִׁ֣יר יְדִידֹֽת רָ֘חַ֤שׁ לִבִּ֨י ׀ דָּ֘בָ֤ר ט֗וֹב אֹמֵ֣ר אָ֭נִי מַעֲשַׂ֣י לְמֶ֑לֶךְ לְ֝שׁוֹנִ֗י עֵ֤ט ׀ סוֹפֵ֬ר מָהִֽיר

לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ  To  the  Chief  Musician 
Parse: Preposition-l, Article, Verb, Piel, Participle, masculine singular
Root: נָצַח  
Sense: to excel, be bright, be preeminent, be perpetual, be overseer, be enduring.
עַל־  Set  to 
Parse: Preposition
Root: עַל 
Sense: upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against.
שֹׁ֭שַׁנִּים  the  Lillies 
Parse: Noun, common plural
Root: שׁוּשַׁן  
Sense: lily.
לִבְנֵי־  of  the  sons 
Parse: Preposition-l, Noun, masculine plural construct
Root: בֵּן 
Sense: son, grandson, child, member of a group.
קֹ֑רַח  of  Korah 
Parse: Proper Noun, masculine singular
Root: קֹרַח  
Sense: son of Izhar, grandson of Kohath, great grandson of Levi and leader of the rebellion of the Israelites against Moses and Aaron while in the wilderness; punished and died by an earthquake and flames of fire.
מַ֝שְׂכִּ֗יל  a  Contemplation 
Parse: Noun, masculine singular
Root: מַשְׂכִּיל  
Sense: (Hiphil) poem, song or poem of contemplation.
שִׁ֣יר  a  Song 
Parse: Noun, masculine singular construct
Root: שִׁיר 
Sense: song.
יְדִידֹֽת  of  Love 
Parse: Noun, feminine plural
Root: יָדִיד  
Sense: one beloved, beloved adj.
רָ֘חַ֤שׁ  Is  overflowing 
Parse: Verb, Qal, Perfect, third person masculine singular
Root: רָחַשׁ  
Sense: (Qal) to keep moving, stir.
לִבִּ֨י ׀  My  heart 
Parse: Noun, masculine singular construct, first person common singular
Root: לֵב 
Sense: inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding.
דָּ֘בָ֤ר  with  a  theme 
Parse: Noun, masculine singular
Root: דָּבָר  
Sense: speech, word, speaking, thing.
ט֗וֹב  good 
Parse: Adjective, masculine singular
Root: טָבַב 
Sense: good, pleasant, agreeable.
אֹמֵ֣ר  recite 
Parse: Verb, Qal, Participle, masculine singular
Root: אָמַר 
Sense: to say, speak, utter.
מַעֲשַׂ֣י  my  composition 
Parse: Noun, masculine plural construct, first person common singular
Root: מַעֲשֶׂה  
Sense: deed, work.
לְמֶ֑לֶךְ  concerning  the  King 
Parse: Preposition-l, Noun, masculine singular
Root: מֶלֶךְ 
Sense: king.
לְ֝שׁוֹנִ֗י  My  tongue  [is] 
Parse: Noun, common singular construct, first person common singular
Root: לָשֹׁון  
Sense: tongue.
עֵ֤ט ׀  the  pen 
Parse: Noun, masculine singular
Root: עֵט  
Sense: stylus.
סוֹפֵ֬ר  of  a  writer 
Parse: Noun, masculine singular
Root: סָפַר 
Sense: to count, recount, relate.
מָהִֽיר  ready 
Parse: Adjective, masculine singular
Root: מָהִיר  
Sense: quick, prompt, skilled, ready.

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