Psalms 21:5
+ 21:5 (Heb Bible 21:5) MPr: The glory referenced in the first clause of this verse is of the King Messiah. The second clause is proof of its Messianic application. (Ps 21:5, Heb Bible 21:6, in Yalkut on Numbers 27:20, Midrash Ps 21:5). In addition, this passage is directly applied to the Messiah in (Midrash Genesis 15). (John 12:28; Phil 2:9) His kavod ·weighty glory· is great in your yishu'ah ·salvation·. 2 You lay honor and majesty on him. 1
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In The King James Version
His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.
In Context
4He asked life of you, you gave it to him, 2 even length of days forever and ever. 1
6For you make him most blessed forever. 2 You make him glad with joy in your presence. 1
Cross References
Psalms 3:3But you, Adonai, are a shield around me, 2 my kavod ·weighty glory·, and the one who lifts up my head. 1
Psalms 61:7He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. 2 Appoint your chesed ·loving-kindness· and truth, that they may preserve him. 1
Psalms 96:6Honor and majesty are before him. 2 Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 1
Psalms 133:3like the dew of Hermon [Devoted to destruction], 2 that comes down on the hills of Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking]: 2 for there Adonai enjoined blessing, 2 even life forever more.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 21:2-7
The Subject's Thanksgiving. 1 The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord ; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! 2 Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah. 3 For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. 4 He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever. 5 His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him. 6 For thou hast… Read the whole commentary →