Luke 20:43 Meaning and Explanation
“Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The quotation continues: the Lord will sit at God's right hand until every enemy is made his footstool.
What Does Luke 20:43 Mean?
The psalm's sentence finishes: the One seated at God's right hand waits in royal certainty while God makes his enemies his footstool — the image of an ancient king resting his feet upon conquered foes, victory complete and visible.
The New Testament hears in this line the present reign of Christ: he is enthroned now, and history is the long subduing of all that opposes him, until the last enemy, death itself, is destroyed (1 Corinthians 15:25-26). For the believer the verse steadies the heart. The apparent slowness of justice is not uncertainty about the outcome; the throne is occupied, and the 'until' is already underway.
Luke 20:43 in the Original Language
hypopodion (ὑποπόδιον), 'footstool' -- the bench beneath a sovereign's feet; emblem of enemies utterly subdued.
Frequently Asked Questions About Luke 20:43
What does Luke 20:43 mean?
The quotation continues: the Lord will sit at God's right hand until every enemy is made his footstool.