Psalms 2:7 Meaning and Explanation
“I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist reports God's decree adopting the anointed as His Son.
The Context of Psalms 2:7
The decree of the anointed: God has called him Son and installed him in power.
What Does Psalms 2:7 Mean?
The anointed king now speaks, declaring the divine decree that confirms his status. The LORD has said to him, Thou art my Son, establishing a relationship of unique filial status. To beget means to father or bring forth—in this context, it denotes the act by which God constitutes someone as His son, establishing a covenant bond. The language is one of installation and declaration, not biological origin.
This day has I begotten thee emphasizes the moment of the decree, not a literal birth moment. Kings in Israel understood adoption language as the moment God confirmed them in royal office. The decree is the LORD's proclamation that establishes the relationship—a public declaration of the king's authority and status as God's chosen representative.
Psalms 2:7 in the Original Language
begotten (יְלִדְתִּיךָ), yelidticha—'I have brought thee forth,' emphasizing the sovereign act of establishment rather than biological generation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 2:7
What does Psalms 2:7 mean?
The psalmist reports God's decree adopting the anointed as His Son.
What is the context of Psalms 2:7?
The decree of the anointed: God has called him Son and installed him in power.