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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/20.htm">New International Version</a> David himself declares in the Book of Psalms: &#8220&#8217The Lord said to my Lord: &#8220Sit at my right hand <a href="/nlt/luke/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> For David himself wrote in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, Sit in the place of honor at my right hand <a href="/esv/luke/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> For David himself says in the Book of Psalms, “‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, <a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand <a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For David himself says in the book of Psalms: 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, <a href="/kjv/luke/20.htm">King James Bible</a> And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, <a href="/nkjv/luke/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Now David himself said in the Book of Psalms: ‘The LORD said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, <a href="/nasb_/luke/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For David himself says in the book of Psalms, ‘THE LORD SAID TO MY LORD, “SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND, <a href="/nasb/luke/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For David himself says in the book of Psalms, &#8216THE LORD SAID TO MY LORD, &#8220SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND, <a href="/nasb77/luke/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For David himself says in the book of Psalms, ‘THE LORD SAID TO MY LORD, “SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND, <a href="/lsb/luke/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For David himself says in the book of Psalms, ‘THE LORD SAID TO MY LORD, “SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND, <a href="/amp/luke/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For David himself says in the book of Psalms, ‘THE LORD (the Father) SAID TO MY LORD (the Son, the Messiah), “SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND, <a href="/csb/luke/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For David himself says in the Book of Psalms: The Lord declared to my Lord, ‘Sit at my right hand <a href="/hcsb/luke/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For David himself says in the Book of Psalms: The Lord declared to my Lord, Sit at My right hand <a href="/asv/luke/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> For David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, <a href="/cev/luke/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> In the book of Psalms, David himself says, 'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right side <a href="/erv/luke/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> For David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, <a href="/gwt/luke/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David says in the book of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Take the highest position in heaven <a href="/gnt/luke/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> For David himself says in the book of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my Lord: Sit here at my right side <a href="/isv/luke/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> Because David himself in the book of Psalms says, 'The Lord told my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, <a href="/msb/luke/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ?The Lord said to my Lord, ?Sit at My right hand <a href="/net/luke/20.htm">NET Bible</a> For David himself says in the book of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my lord, "Sit at my right hand, <a href="/nheb/luke/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> David himself says in the scroll of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, <a href="/wbt/luke/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, <a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Why, David himself says in the Book of Psalms, "'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at My right hand <a href="/web/luke/20.htm">World English Bible</a> David himself says in the book of Psalms, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and David himself says in [the] Scroll of Psalms, The LORD said to my Lord, "" Sit on My right hand, <a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For David himself says in the book of Psalms: 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, <a href="/ylt/luke/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and David himself saith in the Book of Psalms, The Lord said to my lord, Sit thou on my right hand, <a href="/slt/luke/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David himself says in the book of Psalms, the Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou from my right hand,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David himself saith in the book of Psalms: The Lord said to my Lord, sit thou on my right hand, <a href="/cpdv/luke/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Even David himself says, in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand, <a href="/nabre/luke/20.htm">New American Bible</a> For David himself in the Book of Psalms says: ‘The Lord said to my lord, “Sit at my right hand <a href="/nrsvce/luke/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For David himself says in the book of Psalms, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And yet David said in the book of Psalms, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And David said in the book of Psalms, 'THE LORD JEHOVAH said to my Lord, “Seat yourself at my right hand,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Even David himself says, in the book of Psalms: The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, <a href="/godbey/luke/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And David himself says in the Book of the Psalms, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Yet David himself, in the book of Psalms, saith, ?The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit down at my right hand, <a href="/mace/luke/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for in the book of Psalms David himself says, "the Lord said to my Lord, sit on my right hand, <a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Why, David himself says in the Book of Psalms, "'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at My right hand <a href="/worrell/luke/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>For David himself says in the book of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my Lord, Sit Thou on My right hand,<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>when David himself saith in the book of Psalms, "The Lord said unto my Lord,<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/20-42.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8137" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">Whose Son is the Christ?</a> 41Then Jesus declared, “How can it be said that the Christ is the Son of David? 42<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-NMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">David</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">himself</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">says</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/976.htm" title="976: biblō (N-DFS) -- Properly, the inner bark of the papyrus plant, i.e. a sheet or scroll of writing.">the book</a> <a href="/greek/5568.htm" title="5568: psalmōn (N-GMP) -- From psallo; a set piece of music, i.e. A sacred ode; collectively, the book of the Psalms.">of Psalms: </a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">‘The Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/2521.htm" title="2521: Kathou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside.">“Sit</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">at</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/1188.htm" title="1188: dexiōn (Adj-GNP) -- On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.">right hand</a> 43until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” ’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” <a href="/matthew/22-44.htm">Matthew 22:44</a> ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ <a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Mark 12:36</a> Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ <a href="/acts/2-34.htm">Acts 2:34-35</a> For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ <a href="/hebrews/1-13.htm">Hebrews 1:13</a> Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”? <a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">1 Corinthians 15:25</a> For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. <a href="/hebrews/10-12.htm">Hebrews 10:12-13</a> But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, <a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-22</a> which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, <a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">Colossians 3:1</a> Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. <a href="/1_peter/3-22.htm">1 Peter 3:22</a> who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him. <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a> Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. <a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Revelation 3:21</a> To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. <a href="/matthew/26-64.htm">Matthew 26:64</a> “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” <a href="/mark/14-62.htm">Mark 14:62</a> “I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.” <a href="/acts/7-55.htm">Acts 7:55-56</a> But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. / “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David himself said in the book of Psalms, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand,himself.<a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44</a> And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.<a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1,2</a> Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, … <a href="/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43</a> He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,the Lord.<a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.<a href="/matthew/22-44.htm">Matthew 22:44,45</a> The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? … <a href="/acts/2-34.htm">Acts 2:34,35</a> For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/4-21.htm">Book</a> <a href="/luke/20-41.htm">David</a> <a href="/malachi/1-2.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/isaiah/12-5.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/luke/20-22.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/14-10.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/luke/19-30.htm">Sit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/20-30.htm">Book</a> <a href="/luke/20-44.htm">David</a> <a href="/john/19-12.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/luke/21-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/luke/21-9.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/22-14.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Sit</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 20</div>1. <a href="/luke/20-1.htm">Jesus confirms his authority by a question of John's baptism.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/20-9.htm">The parable of the vineyard.</a> 19. <a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Of giving tribute to Caesar.</a> 27. <a href="/luke/20-27.htm">He instructs the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/20-41.htm">How Jesus is the Son of David.</a> 45. <a href="/luke/20-45.htm">He warns his disciples to beware of the scribes.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For David himself says in the book of Psalms: This phrase establishes King David as the author of the Psalm being quoted, specifically <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>. David, a central figure in Israel's history, was both a king and a prophet. His authorship lends authority to the Psalm, which is often considered a messianic prophecy. The Psalms were a vital part of Jewish worship and theology, and David's role as a psalmist is significant in understanding the messianic expectations of the Jewish people.‘The Lord said to my Lord, This phrase is a direct quotation from <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>. The first "Lord" refers to Yahweh, the covenant name of God in the Old Testament. The second "Lord" is a reference to the Messiah, whom David acknowledges as his superior. This distinction is crucial in understanding the divinity and lordship of Christ. The use of "my Lord" by David indicates a recognition of the Messiah's authority and preeminence, which is a key point in Christological interpretations of the Old Testament.“Sit at My right hand Sitting at the right hand is a position of honor and authority. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the right hand was considered a place of power and privilege. This imagery is used to describe the exaltation of the Messiah, who is given authority by God Himself. In the New Testament, this is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who, after His resurrection and ascension, is seated at the right hand of God (<a href="/mark/16-19.htm">Mark 16:19</a>, <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>). This position signifies His completed work of redemption and His ongoing reign as King and High Priest.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, and the author of many Psalms. In this context, he is recognized as a prophet who speaks of the Messiah. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord (Yahweh)</a> Refers to God the Father, the covenant-keeping God of Israel, who speaks to the Messiah in this passage. 3. <a href="/topical/m/my_lord.htm">My Lord (Adonai)</a> Refers to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, whom David acknowledges as his Lord, indicating the divine nature and authority of Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_psalms.htm">The Book of Psalms</a> A collection of songs, prayers, and poetry in the Old Testament, often attributed to David. This particular reference is from <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_right_hand_of_god.htm">The Right Hand of God</a> A position of honor and authority, signifying the Messiah's exaltation and sovereign rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_divinity_of_christ.htm">The Divinity of Christ</a> This passage affirms the divine nature of Jesus, as even David, a revered king, calls Him "Lord." Recognizing Jesus as Lord is foundational to Christian faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' use of this Psalm demonstrates the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, reinforcing the reliability and divine inspiration of Scripture. <a href="/topical/a/authority_and_sovereignty.htm">Authority and Sovereignty</a> Jesus sitting at the right hand of God signifies His ultimate authority and sovereignty over all creation. Believers can find comfort and assurance in His reign. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture.htm">The Importance of Scripture</a> Jesus' reference to the Psalms underscores the importance of knowing and understanding Scripture, as it reveals God's plan and purpose through Christ. <a href="/topical/w/worship_and_reverence.htm">Worship and Reverence</a> Acknowledging Jesus as Lord should lead to a life of worship and reverence, aligning our lives with His will and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 20</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'the_lord_to_my_lord'_mean.htm">What does "The LORD said to my Lord" mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_david_truly_the_author_of_psalm_140.htm">If Psalm 140 is attributed to David, is there concrete evidence supporting his authorship, or could it be someone else? </a> <a href="/q/who_wrote_the_book_of_psalms.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Psalms?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_proof_david_wrote_psalm_64.htm">What proof exists that David truly authored Psalm 64, given the lack of concrete historical records to confirm its original context?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 42. - And David himself saith in the Book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand. The Hebrew runs thus: "Jehovah said to my Lord (Adonai)." The Eternal is represented as speaking to Davids Lord, who is also David's Son (this appears clearer in St. Matthew's account, <a href="/matthew/22-41.htm">Matthew 22:41-46</a>). The Eternal addresses this Person as One raised to sit by him, that is, as a Participator in his all-power, and yet this one is also David's Son! The scribes are asked to explain this mystery; alone this can be done by referring to the golden chain of Hebrew Messianic prophecy; no scribe in the days of our Lord would do this. Such passages as <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6, 7</a>; <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>; and <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>, give a complete and exhaustive answer to the question of Jesus. <a href="/commentaries/luke/20-42.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. David Δαυὶδ (Dauid) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. himself αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. says λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] book βίβλῳ (biblō) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_976.htm">Strong's 976: </a> Properly, the inner bark of the papyrus plant, i.e. a sheet or scroll of writing. of Psalms: ψαλμῶν (psalmōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5568.htm">Strong's 5568: </a> From psallo; a set piece of music, i.e. A sacred ode; collectively, the book of the Psalms. ‘[The] Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. said Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord, Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. “Sit Κάθου (Kathou) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2521.htm">Strong's 2521: </a> To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. at ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. right hand δεξιῶν (dexiōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1188.htm">Strong's 1188: </a> On the right hand, right hand, right. 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