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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 ==
 
== 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)

Sources note: This page aims to represent both Jewish and Christian views fairly. Where a claim describes a Jewish position, it should be supported by Jewish sources (Tanakh, rabbinic texts, or mainstream Jewish explanations). Where a claim describes a Christian position, it should be supported by Christian sources (New Testament, early church, or scholarly references).



Primary texts

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Jewish critique (example)

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Christian/Messianic apologetics (optional)

[4] [5]

  1. Psalm 110:1, Sefaria (accessed 2026-01-18)
  2. Psalm 110:4, Sefaria (accessed 2026-01-18)
  3. Psalm 110 – a Jewish perspective, Jews for Judaism (accessed 2026-01-18)
  4. The Messiah Would Be Greater than David (Psalm 110), Jews for Jesus (accessed 2026-01-18)
  5. Hebrews 7, BibleGateway (accessed 2026-01-18)


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