until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’
Parallel translations
- WEB until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet.”’
- KJV Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
- NKJV Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” ’
- NASB Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” ’
- NLT until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet.’
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Quick answer
The Lord promises to subdue all the Messiah's enemies beneath His feet.
Overview
The quotation from Psalm 110 continues, declaring the Messiah's ultimate triumph over every foe. This points forward to Christ's reign and final victory over sin, death, and all opposition. The exalted Lord whom David worships will subject all things to Himself.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Luke 19:27And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’”
- Ps 110:1A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
- Rev 19:14–21The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses.
- Ps 2:1–9Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
- Ps 72:9May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust.
- Ps 110:5–6The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath.
- Ps 109:4–20In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.
- Ps 21:8–12Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.
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