Psalms 10:16 Meaning and Explanation
“The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God reigns eternally, and those who oppose Him will be removed from His land.
The Context of Psalms 10:16
The psalmist affirms God's eternal kingship and the eventual removal of the wicked.
What Does Psalms 10:16 Mean?
The declaration 'The LORD is King for ever and ever' is an affirmation of God's permanent, unassailable sovereignty. This is stated with absolute certainty—God's kingship is not threatened by the wicked's momentary power or success.
'The heathen are perished out of his land' is a proclamation of the final outcome: those who rebel against God will not endure in His land. Though the wicked may flourish temporarily, they are already counted as perished in God's eternal perspective. This is both a promise of justice and a call to faith in God's ultimate authority.
Psalms 10:16 in the Original Language
gvym (גוים), 'heathen'—here, those who oppose God and act as enemies to His people; the term refers to their status as outside God's covenant community.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 10:16
What does Psalms 10:16 mean?
God reigns eternally, and those who oppose Him will be removed from His land.
What is the context of Psalms 10:16?
The psalmist affirms God's eternal kingship and the eventual removal of the wicked.