Psalm 45:17
“I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.”
King James Version
The Messiah-King's name remembered across all generations, fulfilled in the universal spread of Jesus's name.
Fulfillment References
Philippians 2:9-11 Revelation 15:4
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) Pentecostal'I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations' — fulfilled in the exalting of the name of Jesus, that 'at the name of Jesus every knee should bow' (Phil. 2:9-11), the nations praising Him for ever (Rev. 15:4). The one Name above every name is the Lord Jesus, the one God's saving Name.
JewishThe closing promise of the royal wedding psalm — the king's name perpetuated and the peoples' praise; royal-dynastic hope.
CatholicThe everlasting renown of the Messiah-King, whose name the Church proclaims to all generations.
ProtestantThe undying fame of Christ the King, fulfilled as His name is exalted above every name (Phil. 2:9-11).
AcademicA dynastic closing wish typical of royal psalms; the NT applies the psalm's royal-divine language to Jesus.
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