Psalms 110:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The ruler's people will volunteer their service when his power is manifest, dressed in holy beauty and renewed strength.
The Context of Psalms 110:3
The ruler's power attracts willing followers dressed in holiness.
What Does Psalms 110:3 Mean?
"The day of thy power" is when the ruler's authority becomes fully evident, and in that moment his people respond with willing obedience rather than coercion. The phrase "beauties of holiness" suggests both moral excellence and sacred adornment—a people clothed in righteousness accompanying their leader.
The imagery of "the womb of the morning" and "dew of thy youth" conveys freshness, vitality, and continuous renewal. The ruler possesses youth-like vigor and morning's new possibility, implying an eternally vital leadership that does not decay with age.
Psalms 110:3 in the Original Language
הָדְרֵי (hadre), 'beauties' or 'splendor'—Hebrew conveying both visual glory and moral excellence united in holiness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 110:3
What does Psalms 110:3 mean?
The ruler's people will volunteer their service when his power is manifest, dressed in holy beauty and renewed strength.
What is the context of Psalms 110:3?
The ruler's power attracts willing followers dressed in holiness.