Yahweh Said To Adonai (Ps 110)

Why is this Psalm quoted or alluded to over two dozen times in the New Testament? What special meaning about the Messiah is here? Let’s look at Psalm 110.

A Psalm by David. (WEB)

If Yahweh spoke to my Lord, who is He? Who sits at God the Father’s right hand and will rule over His enemies?

The Lord [Yahweh] said to my Lord [Adonai], “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of Your enemies! (Ps 110:1-2 NKJV Mat 22:44)

Who is a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek?

When you go to war, your people will serve you willingly. You are arrayed in holy garments, and your strength will be renewed each day like the morning dew. The Lord has taken an oath and will not break his vow: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.” (Ps 110:3-4 NLT)

Who will crush kings on that day and judge nations and the ruler of the earth?

The Lord is at your right hand. He will crush kings in the day of his wrath. He will judge among the nations. He will heap up dead bodies. He will crush the ruler of the whole earth. He will drink of the brook on the way; therefore he will lift up his head. (Ps 110:5-7 WEB)

How did Jesus explain that this Psalm was about the Christ, the Messiah?

Now as the Pharisees were gathering, Jesus asked them, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” “David’s son,” they replied. He said, “Then how is it that David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, called him Lord when he said, The Lord said to my lord, ‘Sit at my right side until I turn your enemies into your footstool’? If David calls him Lord, how can he be David’s son?” Nobody was able to answer him. And from that day forward nobody dared to ask him anything. (Mat 22:41-46 CEB)

Why is this Psalm quoted or alluded to over two dozen times in the New Testament? What special meaning about the Messiah is here? You decide!