Psalm 45

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Psalm 45 is a biblical royal wedding song that celebrates a king and his bride, traditionally interpreted both as an ancient Israelite nuptial ode and, in Christian readings, as a messianic psalm pointing to Christ and the Church.

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Psalm 45 canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Hebrew Bible text
Old Testament text
biblical psalm
royal psalm
wedding song
addresses a royal bride
a royal bridegroom
associatedWith ancient Near Eastern royal ideology
themes of kingship in the Psalter
attributedTo Sons of Korah
surface form: sons of Korah
bookOrder in the first book of Psalms (Psalms 1–41 in Hebrew numbering, 1–41/42–72 etc. in some traditions)
canonicalStatus recognized as canonical scripture in Judaism
recognized as canonical scripture in most Christian traditions
christologicalInterpretation applied to Christ as king
ecclesiologicalInterpretation applied to the Church as bride
genre liturgical poetry
royal wedding ode
interpretedAs ancient Israelite royal wedding song
messianic psalm in Christian tradition
keyMotif ivory palaces and fragrant garments
procession of the bride
royal anointing with oil of gladness
keyVerse "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever" (Psalm 45:6, many translations)
language Hebrew
literaryDevice bridal imagery
hyperbolic royal praise
literaryForm lyric poem
liturgicalUse used in Christian liturgy and lectionaries
used in Jewish liturgy on various occasions
numberingVariant Psalm 44 in the Greek Septuagint
Psalm 44 in the Latin Vulgate
partOf Psalms
surface form: Book of Psalms

Christian biblical canon
surface form: Christian Old Testament

Tanakh
surface form: Hebrew Bible

Ketuvim
positionInBook 45
quotedIn Hebrews 1:8–9
religiousTradition Christianity
Judaism
structure address to the bride (vv. 10–15 in many English Bibles)
address to the king (vv. 1–9 in many English Bibles)
conclusion and promise of lasting name (vv. 16–17 in many English Bibles)
superscription "For the director of music. To the tune of 'Lilies.' Of the sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song." (in many English translations)
theme beauty and majesty of the king
divine anointing
eternal throne
honor of the bride
praise of a king
righteous rule
royal marriage
verseQuoted Psalm 45:6–7 in Hebrews 1:8–9

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