Psalm 45:6
“Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.”
King James Version
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever — addressed to the king, and applied to the Son in Hebrews 1:8.
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.
AcademicANE royal hyperbole; the king is called 'god' as a stylistic convention.
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