Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 2:9 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 2:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 2 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”
Psalms 2:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 2:9
This messianic prophecy describes Christ's future reign with vivid imagery of absolute authority. The 'rod of iron' signifies unbreakable rule, while the potter's vessel imagery suggests the fragility of human power before divine sovereignty. Revelation 2:27 and 19:15 directly apply this to Christ. The Hebrew 'ro'eh' (break) and 'naphats' (dash in pieces) emphasize complete victory, not negotiated compromise. This is the certain destiny of all who refuse to submit to God's Anointed One.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 2:9
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“a male child”
“and he who keeps my works to the end”
“and strike those who hate him.”
“double-edged sword”
“breaking it in pieces without sparing”
“The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.”
“Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.”
“nor shall the sovereignty of it be left to another people; but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms”
“Thus says Yahweh of Armies: Even so will I break this people and this city”
“those nations shall be utterly wasted.”