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Matthew 22:43 Jesus said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit call Him 'Lord'? For he says:
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For he says,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Jesus responded, “Then why does David, speaking under the inspiration of the Spirit, call the Messiah ‘my Lord’? For David said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He said to them, “How is it then that David, in the Spirit, calls him Lord, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />He says to them, "How then does David in spirit call Him Lord, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord,’ saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, “Then how does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord,’ saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He said to them, “Then how does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord,’ saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He said to them, “Then how does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord,’ saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He said to them, “Then how does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord,’ saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Jesus asked them, “How is it then that David by the inspiration of the Spirit, calls Him ‘Lord,’ saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He asked them, “How is it then that David, inspired by the Spirit, calls him ‘Lord’:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He asked them, “How is it then that David, inspired by the Spirit, calls Him ‘Lord: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He saith unto them, How then doth David in the Spirit call him Lord, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus replied, "How then could the Spirit lead David to call the Messiah his Lord? David said, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He saith unto them, How then doth David in the Spirit call him Lord, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He said to them, "Then how can David, guided by the Spirit, call him Lord? David says,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Why, then," Jesus asked, "did the Spirit inspire David to call him 'Lord'? David said, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He asked them, "Then how can David by the Spirit call him 'Lord' when he says,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, ?How then does David in the Spirit call Him ?Lord?? For he says:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, "How then does David by the Spirit call him 'Lord,' saying, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit call him Lord, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He saith to them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"How then," He asked, "does David, taught by the Spirit, call Him Lord, when he says,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call him Lord, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He says to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him Lord, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />He says to them, "How then does David in spirit call Him Lord, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He saith to them, 'How then doth David in the Spirit call him lord, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He says to them, How then does David in spirit call him Lord, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He saith to them: How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He said to them: “Then how can David, in the Spirit, call him Lord, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, “How, then, does David, inspired by the Spirit, call him ‘lord,’ saying: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said to them, “How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, How is it then that David through the Spirit calls him Lord? For he said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />He said to them, “And how did David by The Spirit call him THE LORD JEHOVAH, for he said:”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />He said to them: How then does David in spirit call him Lord, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />He says to them, <FR>How then does David in the Spirit call Him Lord, saying,<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />He saith unto them, How then doth David by the Spirit call him Lord? saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />how comes it then, said he, that David by inspiration calls him Lord, in these words,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"How then," He asked, "does David, taught by the Spirit, call Him Lord, when he says,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />He saith to them, <FR>"How then does David in <i>the</i> Spirit call Him Lord, saying,<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />He saith unto them, <FR>How then does David by inspiration call Him Lord,<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/22-43.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=6666" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/22.htm">Whose Son is the Christ?</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">42</span>“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><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. ">Jesus said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them,</a> <a href="/greek/4459.htm" title="4459: Pōs (Adv) -- Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!">“How</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">then</a> <a href="/greek/1138.htm" title="1138: Dauid (N-NMS) -- David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.">does David</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/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">the Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kalei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">call</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrion (N-AMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">‘Lord’?</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">For he says: </a> </span> <span class="reftext">44</span>‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.” ’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Mark 12:36</a></span><br />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.”’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-42.htm">Luke 20:42-44</a></span><br />For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ / Thus David calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-34.htm">Acts 2:34-35</a></span><br />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.”’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-13.htm">Hebrews 1:13</a></span><br />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”?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">1 Corinthians 15:25</a></span><br />For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-12.htm">Hebrews 10:12-13</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-33.htm">Acts 13:33-35</a></span><br />He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’ / In fact, God raised Him from the dead, never to see decay. As He has said: ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.’ / So also, He says in another Psalm: ‘You will not let Your Holy One see decay.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3-4</a></span><br />regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, / and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-16.htm">Revelation 22:16</a></span><br />“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-58.htm">John 8:58</a></span><br />“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Philippians 2:6-11</a></span><br />Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</a></span><br />For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a></span><br />Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He said to them, How then does David in spirit call him Lord, saying,</p><p class="hdg">in the spirit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-2.htm">2 Samuel 23:2</a></b></br> The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word <i>was</i> in my tongue.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Mark 12:36</a></b></br> For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Luke 2:26,27</a></b></br> And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zephaniah/2-14.htm">Calls</a> <a href="/matthew/22-42.htm">David</a> <a href="/hosea/9-7.htm">Inspired</a> <a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/matthew/17-21.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/matthew/15-9.htm">Taught</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/22-45.htm">Calls</a> <a href="/matthew/22-45.htm">David</a> <a href="/mark/12-36.htm">Inspired</a> <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/matthew/28-15.htm">Taught</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-1.htm">The parable of the marriage of the king's son.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">The vocation of the Gentiles.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-12.htm">The punishment of him who lacked a wedding garment.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Jesus confutes the Sadducees for the resurrection;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">answers which is the first and great commandment;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-41.htm">and puzzles the Pharisees by a question about the Messiah.</a></span><br></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><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/matthew/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Jesus said to them</b><br>In this passage, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees, a group of Jewish religious leaders known for their strict adherence to the Law. This interaction occurs during a series of questions posed to Jesus by the Pharisees and Sadducees, attempting to trap Him in His words. Jesus often used questions to challenge the understanding and beliefs of His audience, prompting them to think more deeply about the Scriptures and their implications.<p><b>“How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’?</b><br>Jesus refers to King David, a revered figure in Jewish history, who is traditionally credited with writing many of the Psalms. By saying "in the Spirit," Jesus indicates that David's words were inspired by the Holy Spirit, affirming the divine inspiration of Scripture. The term "Lord" here is significant because it implies a position of authority and divinity. Jesus is pointing out that David, despite being a king, acknowledges a higher authority in the Messiah, whom Jesus claims to be. This challenges the Pharisees' understanding of the Messiah as merely a human descendant of David.<p><b>For he says:</b><br>Jesus is about to quote <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>, a psalm attributed to David. This particular psalm is often cited in the New Testament as a messianic prophecy, pointing to the Messiah's divine nature and eternal priesthood. By quoting this psalm, Jesus emphasizes the prophetic nature of the Old Testament and its fulfillment in Him. This connection between the Old and New Testaments underscores the continuity of God's plan for salvation through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is engaging in a dialogue with the Pharisees, challenging their understanding of the Messiah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The revered king of Israel, who is quoted by Jesus to make a theological point about the Messiah's identity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a></b><br>A religious group in Judaism known for their strict adherence to the Law and traditions. They are questioning Jesus about the Messiah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a></b><br>Referred to as the source of David's inspiration when he calls the Messiah "Lord."<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/psalm_110.htm">Psalm 110</a></b><br>The Old Testament scripture Jesus quotes, which is a Messianic psalm attributed to David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_messiah's_identity.htm">Understanding the Messiah's Identity</a></b><br>Jesus challenges the Pharisees to recognize the Messiah as more than a descendant of David, but as the divine Lord. This calls us to deepen our understanding of who Jesus is.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>David's declaration is made "in the Spirit," highlighting the importance of the Holy Spirit in revealing divine truths. We should seek the Spirit's guidance in our study and understanding of Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/scriptural_consistency.htm">Scriptural Consistency</a></b><br>Jesus uses Scripture to validate His claims, showing the consistency and unity of the Bible. We should also use Scripture to interpret and understand other parts of Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_jesus.htm">The Authority of Jesus</a></b><br>By calling the Messiah "Lord," David acknowledges His authority. We are called to submit to Jesus' authority in every aspect of our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/engaging_with_skeptics.htm">Engaging with Skeptics</a></b><br>Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees teaches us to engage thoughtfully and scripturally with those who question or misunderstand the faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_go_to_hell_post-crucifixion.htm">Did Jesus descend to hell after his crucifixion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_david_wrote_psalm_86_11.htm">Psalm 86:11 – What historical or archaeological evidence exists to support that David personally composed this prayer? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_jesuism.htm">What defines Jesuism as a belief system?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'the_lord_to_my_lord'_mean.htm">What does "The LORD said to my Lord" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(43) <span class= "bld">Doth David in spirit call him Lord</span>?--The words assume (1) that David was the writer of Psalms 110; (2) that in writing it, he was guided by a Spirit higher than his own; (3) that the subject of it was no earthly king of the house of David, but the far off Christ. On this point there was an undisturbed <span class= "ital">consensus</span> among the schools of Judaism, as represented by the Targums and the Talmud. It was a received tradition that the Christ should sit on the right hand of Jehovah and Abraham on His left. Its application to the Christ is emphatically recognised by St. Peter (<a href="/acts/2-34.htm" title="For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he said himself, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand,">Acts 2:34</a>), and by St. Paul, though indirectly (<a href="/colossians/3-1.htm" title=" If you then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sits on the right hand of God.">Colossians 3:1</a>). In the argument of the Epistle to the Hebrews, it occupies well-nigh the chief place of all (<a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm" title="Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:">Hebrews 1:3</a>; <a href="/hebrews/5-6.htm" title="As he said also in another place, You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.">Hebrews 5:6</a>). The only hypothesis on which any other meaning can be assigned to it is, that it was written, not by David, but of him. Here it will be enough to accept our Lord's interpretation, and to track the sequence of thought in His question. The words represent the LORD (<span class= "ital">Jehovah</span>) as speaking to David's Lord (<span class= "ital">Adonai</span>)<span class= "ital">,</span> as the true king, the anointed of Jehovah. But if so, what was the meaning of that lofty title? Must not He who bore it be something more than the son of David by mere natural descent? If the scribes had never even asked themselves that question, were they not self-convicted of incompetency as religious teachers?<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 43.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He saith.</span> They had answered glibly enough, not knowing what was to come of their natural admission; now Christ puts a difficulty before them which might have led them to pause and reflect upon what that assertion might connote. <span class="cmt_word">How then?</span> <span class="greek">Πῶς οϋν</span>; If Christ is David's Son, how is it then, in what sense can it be said, etc.? <span class="cmt_word">Doth David in spirit can him Lord.</span> "In spirit" means speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit - an argument surely for the Divine authority of the Old Testament, when "holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost" (<a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">2 Peter 1:21</a>). Christ proceeds to quote a passage from <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110</a>, acknowledged by the Jews to be Davidic and Messianic. Both these positions have been called in question in modern days, and sceptical critics have hence presumed to infer ignorance or deceit on the part of Christ; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> either that he did not know that the authorship was wrongly attributed to David, and that the psalm really referred to Maccabean times, or that, knowing these facts, he deliberately ignored them and endorsed a popular error in order to give colour to his argument. The statement of such a charge against our Lord is a sufficient refutation. Universal tradition, extending to this very time, which gave to the psalm a Messianic interpretation, is surely more worthy of credit than a theory elaborated in the present century, which in no respect regards the natural signification of the language, and can be made to support the novel idea only by forced and unreal accommodations. By speaking of David as having uttered the quoted words, Christ does not formally state that this king wrote the psalm; he merely gives the accepted view which classed it as Davidic. The authorship did not matter in his application; his argument was equally sound, whoever was the writer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/22-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[Jesus] said</span><br /><span class="grk">Λέγει</span> <span class="translit">(Legei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to them,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(autois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“How</span><br /><span class="grk">Πῶς</span> <span class="translit">(Pōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4459.htm">Strong's 4459: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{does} David</span><br /><span class="grk">Δαυὶδ</span> <span class="translit">(Dauid)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1138.htm">Strong's 1138: </a> </span><span class="str2">David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] Spirit</span><br /><span class="grk">Πνεύματι</span> <span class="translit">(Pneumati)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, spirit. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">call</span><br /><span class="grk">καλεῖ</span> <span class="translit">(kalei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Lord?</span><br /><span class="grk">Κύριον</span> <span class="translit">(Kyrion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[For] he says:</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγων</span> <span class="translit">(legōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/22-43.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 22:43 He said to them How then does (Matt. 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