Psalm 21:1-13
“For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.”
King James Version
Psalm 21's royal celebration of the Anointed King crowned with gold, prophetically describing Christ's eternal coronation.
Fulfillment References
Hebrews 2:9 Revelation 19:12
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) Pentecostal'Thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head... length of days for ever and ever.' The king who is given life and an everlasting crown is fulfilled in the Lord Jesus, crowned with glory and honour (Heb. 2:9), wearing many crowns (Rev. 19:12), reigning for ever. The blessings and victory of the king come from the LORD — and the King and the LORD are one in Christ.
JewishA royal thanksgiving for the king's victory and the LORD's blessings — long life, a crown, and triumph over enemies; the king's joy in God's strength.
CatholicThe crowned and victorious king fulfilled in Christ, crowned with glory and reigning for ever (Heb. 2:9; Rev. 19:12).
ProtestantThe king given an everlasting crown and life, fulfilled in the risen, reigning Christ (Heb. 2:9; Rev. 19:12).
AcademicA royal psalm (paired with Ps. 20) celebrating the king's victory and divine favor; the 'crown' and 'length of days' are coronation motifs.
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