Psa 2:6, 3:4, 20:2, 48:2 | JFB | STEP | 6. The purpose here declared, in its execution, involves their overthrow. Yet-- literally, "and," in an adversative sense. I have set-- anointed, or firmly placed, with allusion in the Hebrew to "casting an image in a mould." The sense is not materially varied in either case. my king-- appointed by Me and for Me ( ). upon my holy hill of Zion-- Zion, selected by David as the abode of the ark and the seat of God's visible residence ( ); as also David, the head of the Church and nation, and type of Christ, was called holy, and the Church itself came to be thus named ( ; ; ; ; , &c.).

‏ Psalms 2:6

6. The purpose here declared, in its execution, involves their overthrow.

Yet--literally, "and," in an adversative sense.

I have set--anointed, or firmly placed, with allusion in the Hebrew to "casting an image in a mould." The sense is not materially varied in either case.

my king--appointed by Me and for Me (Nu 27:18).

upon my holy hill of Zion--Zion, selected by David as the abode of the ark and the seat of God's visible residence (1Ki 8:1); as also David, the head of the Church and nation, and type of Christ, was called holy, and the Church itself came to be thus named (Psa 9:11; 51:18; 99:2; Is 8:18; 18:7, &c.).

‏ Psalms 3:4

4. cried ... heard--Such has been my experience. The latter verb denotes a gracious hearing or answering.

out of--or, "from."

his holy hill--Zion (Psa 2:6). His visible earthly residence.

‏ Psalms 20:2

2. strengthen thee--sustain in conflict; even physical benefits may be included, as courage for war, &c., as such may proceed from a sense of divine favor, secured in the use of spiritual privileges.

‏ Psalms 48:2

2-3. situation--literally, "elevation."

joy of, &c.--source of joy.

sides of the north--poetically for eminent, lofty, distinguished, as the ancients believed the north to be the highest part of the earth (compare Is 14:13).