Psalm 72:17
“His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.”
King James Version
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His name enduring for ever, all nations calling him blessed — the Messiah's everlasting kingdom.
Fulfillment References
Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 4:12 Galatians 3:8
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
JewishThe ideal Davidic king whose fame outlasts the sun — Messianic hope.
CatholicJesus' name is the only name by which people are saved (Acts 4:12); all nations call him blessed.
ProtestantThe global spread of the name 'Jesus' fulfills this universally.
DispensationalFull global recognition in the Millennial Kingdom.
AcademicConnects the Abrahamic blessing formula to the Davidic king.
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