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== Why Psalm 110 matters ==
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Psalm 110 is frequently used in Christian argument because it combines:
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* exalted royal language (“sit at my right hand”)
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* and priestly language (“priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek” in v4)
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== Psalm 110:1 (what it means, summary) ==
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The verse portrays YHWH granting an honored position to “my lord,” with the promise of victory over enemies (footstool imagery). It is royal/exaltation language.
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== Hebrew note (important in debate) ==
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The phrase “my lord” in Psalm 110:1 uses a Hebrew form often used for a human superior. That does not settle the debate, but it warns against simplistic claims that the grammar alone proves deity.
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== Common Jewish framing (summary) ==
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Many Jewish readings treat Psalm 110 as a royal psalm connected to Davidic kingship (or court language), without concluding the figure is divine.
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== Common Christian framing (summary) ==
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Christians often read Psalm 110 messianically and connect it to:
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* Jesus’ exaltation language in the New Testament
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* priesthood themes developed especially in Hebrews
  
 
== Primary texts ==
 
== Primary texts ==
 
<ref>[https://www.sefaria.org/Psalms.110.1?lang=en Psalm 110:1], ''Sefaria'' (accessed 2026-01-18)</ref>
 
<ref>[https://www.sefaria.org/Psalms.110.1?lang=en Psalm 110:1], ''Sefaria'' (accessed 2026-01-18)</ref>
 
<ref>[https://www.sefaria.org/Psalms.110.4?lang=en Psalm 110:4], ''Sefaria'' (accessed 2026-01-18)</ref>
 
<ref>[https://www.sefaria.org/Psalms.110.4?lang=en Psalm 110:4], ''Sefaria'' (accessed 2026-01-18)</ref>
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== Jewish critique (example) ==
 
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<ref>[https://jewsforjudaism.org/knowledge/articles/psalm-110-a-jewish-perspective Psalm 110 – a Jewish perspective], ''Jews for Judaism'' (accessed 2026-01-18)</ref>
 
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== Christian/Messianic apologetics (optional) ==
 
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<ref>[https://jewsforjesus.org/messianic-prophecies/the-messiah-would-be-greater-than-david The Messiah Would Be Greater than David (Psalm 110)], ''Jews for Jesus'' (accessed 2026-01-18)</ref>
 
 
<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+7&version=NIV Hebrews 7], ''BibleGateway'' (accessed 2026-01-18)</ref>
 
<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+7&version=NIV Hebrews 7], ''BibleGateway'' (accessed 2026-01-18)</ref>
  

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Psalm 110: Priest-King theme (v1 and v4)

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Why Psalm 110 matters

Psalm 110 is frequently used in Christian argument because it combines:

  • exalted royal language (“sit at my right hand”)
  • and priestly language (“priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek” in v4)

Psalm 110:1 (what it means, summary)

The verse portrays YHWH granting an honored position to “my lord,” with the promise of victory over enemies (footstool imagery). It is royal/exaltation language.

Hebrew note (important in debate)

The phrase “my lord” in Psalm 110:1 uses a Hebrew form often used for a human superior. That does not settle the debate, but it warns against simplistic claims that the grammar alone proves deity.

Common Jewish framing (summary)

Many Jewish readings treat Psalm 110 as a royal psalm connected to Davidic kingship (or court language), without concluding the figure is divine.

Common Christian framing (summary)

Christians often read Psalm 110 messianically and connect it to:

  • Jesus’ exaltation language in the New Testament
  • priesthood themes developed especially in Hebrews

Primary texts

[1] [2] [3]

  1. ↑ Psalm 110:1, Sefaria (accessed 2026-01-18)
  2. ↑ Psalm 110:4, Sefaria (accessed 2026-01-18)
  3. ↑ Hebrews 7, BibleGateway (accessed 2026-01-18)


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