King James Version
psalm 2:7 in the King James Version says “I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. the decree: or, f...” — study this verse from psalm chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. the decree: or, for a decree”
psalm 2:7 · KJV
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. vex: or, trouble
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. set: Heb. anointed upon: Heb. upon Zion, the hill of my holiness
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. the decree: or, for a decree
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
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