Psalm 45:3-5
“Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.”
King James Version · the opening — all 3 verses are below
The Warrior-King riding in truth to judge and make war, to be fulfilled at Christ's return in power.
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45:3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
45:4And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
45:5Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.
Fulfillment References
Revelation 19:11-16
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThe same King, now as warrior — 'gird thy sword... ride prosperously' — is Jesus returning in conquest (Rev. 19:11-16). The Bridegroom of grace (v. 2) and the Warrior-King are one Lord: God in Christ both saves and judges.
JewishThe king arrayed for battle, victorious for truth and righteousness; the martial portrait of the Davidic monarch.
CatholicThe Messiah-King's triumph over evil, read with the conquering Christ of Revelation.
ProtestantThe Second-Advent warrior King (Rev. 19:11-16), riding forth in majesty for truth and righteousness.
AcademicContinues the royal panegyric — the king as victorious warrior; Revelation draws on such imagery for the returning Christ.
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