Messianic · Divine Sonship

Psalm 2:7

David · ~1000 BC · Status: Fulfilled · Confidence: 91%
“I will proclaim the LORD's decree: He said to me, 'You are my son; today I have become your father.'”
King James Version

The decree of divine Sonship cited in Hebrews 1:5 and Acts 13:33 as fulfilled in Christ's resurrection and exaltation.

Fulfillment References

Acts 13:33 Hebrews 1:5 Matthew 3:17

Archaeological & Historical Evidence

Psalm 2 uses ANE royal coronation language attested in Egyptian and Mesopotamian enthronement texts.

How Traditions Read This Prophecy

JewishA royal Psalm for David's coronation. Targumic tradition sees 'my son' as referring to the Messiah-King. The Talmud (Sukkah 52a) discusses messianic interpretations.
CatholicFulfilled in Christ's baptism, transfiguration, and resurrection. 'Today' in Hebrews 1:5 refers to the eternal generation of the Son.
ProtestantFulfilled at the resurrection — Paul explicitly cites this in Acts 13:33 as fulfilled at Christ's resurrection. Also applicable to the baptism.
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