Psalms 2:5
Psalms 2:5 in Multiple Translations
Then He rebukes them in His anger, and terrifies them in His fury:
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
Then will he speak unto them in his wrath, And vex them in his sore displeasure:
Then will his angry words come to their ears, and by his wrath they will be troubled:
He will thunder at them, and terrify them in his fury, saying,
Then shall hee speake vnto them in his wrath, and vexe them in his sore displeasure, saying,
Then doth He speak unto them in His anger, And in His wrath He doth trouble them:
Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath:
Then shall he speak to them in his wrath, and trouble them in his sore displeasure.
Then shall he speak to them in his anger, and trouble them in his rage.
Then, because he is angry with them, he rebukes them. He causes them to be terrified when they realize that he will furiously punish them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 2:5
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Psalms 2:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אָ֤ז
יְדַבֵּ֣ר
אֵלֵ֣י/מוֹ
בְ/אַפּ֑/וֹ
וּֽ/בַ/חֲרוֹנ֥/וֹ
יְבַהֲלֵֽ/מוֹ
אָ֤ז
ʼâz
H227
then
Adv
יְדַבֵּ֣ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
אֵלֵ֣י/מוֹ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
בְ/אַפּ֑/וֹ
ʼaph
H639
face
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וּֽ/בַ/חֲרוֹנ֥/וֹ
chârôwn
H2740
burning anger
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
יְבַהֲלֵֽ/מוֹ
bâhal
H926
to dismay
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 2:5
אָ֤ז
ʼâz
H227
"then"
Adv
This Hebrew word refers to a past time or place, often used to describe something that happened earlier. It can also be used as a conjunction to show a cause-and-effect relationship. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) then, at that time 1a) temporal expressions 1a1) then (past) 1a2) then, if...then (future) 1a3) earlier 1b) logical expressions 1b1) in that case 1b2) that (being so)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet. See also: Genesis 4:26; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 2:5.
יְדַבֵּ֣ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אֵלֵ֣י/מוֹ
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
בְ/אַפּ֑/וֹ
ʼaph
H639
"face"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word can mean face, but also anger or nose. It is used to describe someone's countenance or emotions, like anger or patience. In the Bible, it appears in various contexts, including descriptions of God's emotions.
Definition: : face 1) nostril, nose, face 2) anger
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: anger(-gry), [phrase] before, countenance, face, [phrase] forebearing, forehead, [phrase] (long-) suffering, nose, nostril, snout, [idiom] worthy, wrath. See also: Genesis 2:7; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalms 2:5.
וּֽ/בַ/חֲרוֹנ֥/וֹ
chârôwn
H2740
"burning anger"
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word describes God's burning anger or fierce wrath, often used in the Bible to convey His intense emotions. It is used to describe God's anger towards sin and disobedience, and appears in various translations as sore displeasure or fury. This word emphasizes the seriousness of God's emotions.
Definition: 1) anger, heat, burning (of anger) 1a) always used of God's anger
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: sore displeasure, fierce(-ness), fury, (fierce) wrath(-ful). See also: Exodus 15:7; Psalms 88:17; Psalms 2:5.
יְבַהֲלֵֽ/מוֹ
bâhal
H926
"to dismay"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to be alarmed or agitated, often suddenly. It's used in the Bible to describe people's reactions to frightening events, like battles or natural disasters. It can also mean to hurry or act hastily.
Definition: 1) to disturb, alarm, terrify, hurry, be disturbed, be anxious, be afraid, be hurried, be nervous 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be disturbed, dismayed, terrified, anxious 1a2) to be in haste, be hasty 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make haste, act hastily, be hurried, be hastened 1b2) to dismay, terrify 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to hasten 1c2) hastened, hastily gained (part.) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to hasten, hurry, make haste 1d2) to dismay, terrify
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: be (make) affrighted (afraid, amazed, dismayed, rash), (be, get, make) haste(-n, -y, -ily), (give) speedy(-ily), thrust out, trouble, vex. See also: Genesis 45:3; Psalms 6:4; Psalms 2:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 2:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 2:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 2:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 2:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 2:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 2:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 2:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 2:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 2:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 2:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 2:5
- Sermons on Psalms 2:5
Context — The Triumphant Messiah
3“Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”
4The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.
5Then He rebukes them in His anger, and terrifies them in His fury:
6“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” 7I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 11:4 | but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. |
| 2 | Revelation 19:15 | And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. |
| 3 | Psalms 110:5–6 | The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath. He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead; He will crush the leaders far and wide. |
| 4 | Psalms 21:9 | You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them. |
| 5 | Psalms 78:49–50 | He unleashed His fury against them, wrath, indignation, and calamity— a band of destroying angels. He cleared a path for His anger; He did not spare them from death but delivered their lives to the plague. |
| 6 | Luke 19:27 | And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’” |
| 7 | Zechariah 1:15 | but I am fiercely angry with the nations that are at ease. For I was a little angry, but they have added to the calamity. ’ |
| 8 | Isaiah 66:6 | Hear the uproar from the city; listen to the voice from the temple! It is the voice of the LORD, repaying His enemies what they deserve! |
| 9 | Luke 19:43–44 | For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. They will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God. ” |
| 10 | Revelation 1:16 | He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest. |
Psalms 2:5 Summary
[Psalms 2:5 tells us that God gets angry when people rebel against Him, and He will punish those who oppose Him, as seen in Psalms 2:1-3. This verse reminds us that God is a just and holy God who will not tolerate sin and disobedience, as stated in Isaiah 6:1-5 and Romans 1:18-20. However, it also shows us that God's anger is not the end of the story, as He ultimately desires to redeem and restore humanity through Jesus Christ, as seen in John 3:16. By recognizing God's authority and submitting to His will, we can avoid His wrath and experience His love and mercy instead, as promised in Psalms 2:12 and 1 John 4:10.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nature of God's anger in Psalms 2:5?
God's anger in Psalms 2:5 is a righteous response to the rebellion of nations against Him, as seen in Psalms 2:1-3, and is consistent with His character as a just and holy God, as described in Isaiah 6:1-5 and Romans 1:18-20.
How does God's fury relate to His love?
God's fury and love are not mutually exclusive, as seen in Psalms 2:5 and John 3:16, where God's love for humanity is demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, while also upholding His justice and righteousness.
What is the significance of God rebuking the nations in His anger?
God's rebuke of the nations in Psalms 2:5 serves as a warning to those who oppose Him, as seen in Psalms 2:10-12, and demonstrates His sovereignty and authority over all nations, as stated in Psalms 47:7-8 and Daniel 4:34-35.
How should we respond to God's anger and fury?
We should respond to God's anger and fury with humility, repentance, and a willingness to submit to His authority, as seen in Psalms 2:10-12 and 1 Peter 5:6-7, recognizing that His discipline is intended to lead us to repentance and a deeper relationship with Him, as stated in Hebrews 12:5-11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have rebelled against God's authority in my life, and how can I surrender to Him?
- How does the knowledge of God's anger and fury impact my daily decisions and actions?
- In what ways can I demonstrate humility and submission to God's authority in my relationships and interactions with others?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's forgiveness and repentance, and how can I take steps towards restoration and healing?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 2:5
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath,.... Or, "and he shall speak to them"; so Noldius: that is, the Lord that sits in the heavens, and laughs, and has the Heathen, the people, the kings and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 2:5
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 2:5
Then; in the midst of all their plots and confidences of success. Shall he speak to them in his wrath; he shall severely rebuke them, not so much verbally as really, by dreadful judgments. For God’ s speaking is oft put for his actions; and so here it is explained by vexing in the next branch. Or, he shall pronounce a terrible sentence against them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 2:5
Psalms 2:5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.Ver. 5. Then shall he speak unto them, &c.] Heb. He shall tell them, viz. a piece of his mind, to their small comfort. As a great prince sitting on a lofty throne berateth his rebels when once he hath brought them before him, and pronounceth sentence upon them in fierce wrath, see Jeremiah 52:9, so will the King of heaven do by his sturdy refractories. Whether he will speak unto them by his words or by his rods, Job 33:14; Job 33:19-21, and when he will do it he hath reserved in his own power and pleasure, Acts 1:7, but sooner or later he will not fail to do it; and Poena venit gravior, quo mage sera venit. And vex them] Or trouble them, as he did the builders of Babel, Pharaoh, Sennacherib, others; either by horror or conscience or corporal plagues, one way or the other he will have his penny worth of them, as he had of the old and late persecutors of his people.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 2:5
(5) Then.—An emphatic particle, marking the climax; possibly equal to “Lo! behold.” The grand roll of the words in the original is like the roll of the thunder, and is rendered more effective by its contrast with the quiet manner of Psa 2:4. And vex them.—Literally, and greatly (the verb is in the intensive conjugation) terrify them in his nostrils and in his heat.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 2:5
Verse 5. Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath] He did so to the Jews who rejected the Gospel, and vexed and ruined them by the Roman armies; he did so with the opposing Roman emperors, destroying all the contending factions, till he brought the empire under the dominion of one, and him he converted to Christianity viz., Constantine the Great.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 2:5
5. Then] There is a limit to the divine patience. He will not always look on in silence. If they persist in their folly He must speak, and His word (like that of His representative, Isaiah 11:4) is power. vex] Trouble, confound, dismay, with panic terror, paralysing their efforts. Cp. Psalms 48:5; Psalms 83:15; Psalms 83:17. in his sore displeasure] Lit. fiery wrath (Exodus 15:7), a word used almost exclusively of divine anger.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 2:5
Then shall he speak unto them - That is, this seeming indifference and unconcern will not last forever. He will not always look calmly on, nor will he suffer them to accomplish their purposes without interposing.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 2:5
5. Then—Emphatic. At the moment when their “counsel” was about to be executed: at the crisis when they expected success. See Deuteronomy 29:19-20; where “then” indicates that point where success was looked for.
Sermons on Psalms 2:5
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Message From Pslam 2 by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God's actions are sovereign and cannot be changed by human advice. He highlights the grand fact that God has set his king on the holy h |
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Eyewitnesses of His Glory by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the Transfiguration of Jesus, highlighting that it served as a pivotal moment for the disciples, providing them with a vision of His |
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The Supremacy of Christ by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the supremacy of Jesus Christ in His eternality, constancy, knowledge, wisdom, authority, providence, power, purity, trustworthiness, justice, patience, obed |
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The Rapture of the Saints by John Hunter | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Lazarus being raised from the dead by Jesus. He emphasizes that resurrection is the work of Christ and that the same power that |
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Hebrews 1:4-14 by Don McClure | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the fulfillment of God's plan through Jesus Christ. He compares the fulfillment to someone going on a journey and finally appearing in person |
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The Present Effects of Trembling at the Wrath of God by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel with others. He highlights that no one can be saved without the gospel, which includes the concepts of G |
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Jesus Reigns Supreme - Part 1 by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a young man who went to say goodbye to someone in Pretoria. The young man was able to sing as he went to the hangman's room becaus |