Messianic · Exaltation

Psalm 45:6

David · ~1000 BC · Status: Fulfilled · Confidence: 82%
“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of justice is your royal scepter. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.”
King James Version

Fulfillment References

Hebrews 1:8-9 Revelation 19:11-16 Psalm 110:1

How Traditions Read This Prophecy

Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThis Psalm directly addresses Jesus as God — supports the full deity of Christ.
JewishA royal wedding song addressing the king with courtly hyperbole; the king is called 'god' as a title.
CatholicHebrews 1:8 applies this directly to the Son — 'Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.'
ProtestantThe author of Hebrews explicitly interprets v.6 as addressed to Christ, confirming his deity.
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