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Psalm 2:8-9 KJV
Psalms · chapter 2 · verses 8–9 · King James Version
8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.Psalm 2:8-9 · King James Version
Psalm 2:8-9 in context
6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
10Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- inheritancenachălâhproperly, something inheritedH5159 →
- potter'syâtsarto mould into a formH3335 →
- heathengôwya foreign nationH1471 →
- piecesnâphatsto dash to pieces, or scatterH5310 →
- partsʼepheçcessationH657 →
- earthʼeretsthe earthH776 →
- breakrâʻaʻproperly, to spoilH7489 →
- givenâthanto give, used with greatest latitude of applicationH5414 →
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