Psalm 45:17
“I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 45Meaning
The poet promises to preserve the king’s name through generations so nations will praise him continually; within Christian reception, the psalm’s royal language also contributes to later messianic reading.
Royal praise, wedding procession, dynasty, and messianic reception
Psalm 45 moves from praise of a righteous royal bridegroom to the bride and wedding procession, then to dynastic remembrance; Hebrews later reuses verses 6–7 christologically.
Read carefully
The poet promises to preserve the king’s name through generations so nations will praise him continually; within Christian reception, the psalm’s royal language also contributes to later messianic reading.
Reflection
The poet promises to preserve the king’s name through generations so nations will praise him continually; within Christian reception, the psalm’s royal language also contributes to later messianic reading.