King James Version
Psalms 2:9 in the King James Version says “Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”
Psalms 2:9 · KJV
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.
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Thou shalt break”
H7489properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e., bad (physically, socially or morally)
“them with a rod”
H7626a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
“vessel”
H3627something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
“like a potter's”
H3335to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e., form a resolution)
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