Bible Study on Tehilliym (Psalm) 45 Kernodle Senior Center Burlington NC

Tuesday April 22nd, 2025

Tehilliym (Psalms) 45

A heavenly wedding song rejoicing in the union of Mashiach the Bridegroom and His bride the assembly of believers.

Introduction:

Tehilliym 45 is a majestic and prophetic psalm often called a “wedding song.” Some theologians believe that the psalm was originally written for a royal wedding in ancient Yashar’el with its deeper meaning pointing toward Yahusha Ha’Mashiach and His relationship with His bride — the assembly of believers. However, verse 7 confirms without a doubt that Yahusha Ha’Mashiach is the King because a mortal man would hae never been referred to as Elohiym. The psalm exalts the King as divinely anointed and eternal, and the bride as honored, adorned, and joyful. This psalm also is quoted in the Brit Ha’dasha (New Testament) in the book of Ivriym (Hebrews) 1.

Tehilliym 43 (KJV-YS):
Verses 1-2: Praise for the King’s Beauty and Grace

“1. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the King: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 2. Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into Thy lips: therefore Elohiym hath blessed Thee for ever.”

Insights:The psalmist is filled with joy and inspiration, ready to write a beautiful and noble message in honor of the King. The King’s surpassing beauty and the graciousness of His speech suggest divinely-given attributes. This praise foreshadows the spiritual beauty of Yahusha Ha’Mashiach, full of grace and truth.

Cross References Verses 1-2:
Shir Ha’Shiriym (Song of Songs) 5:16 – “His mouth is most sweet: yea, He is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Yerushalayim.”
Yochanan (John) 1:14 – “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
Ivriym (Hebrews) 1:2 – “Hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds.”

Summary: The psalmist is inspired to praise the King, whose beauty and gracious speech surpass all others. This introduction sets the tone for a psalm of exaltation and deep spiritual meaning. The King’s grace points to divine favor and blessing, foreshadowing the role of Yahusha Ha’Mashiach as the anointed One full of grace and truth.

Verse 3–5: The King’s Majesty and Victory

“3. Gird Thy sword upon Thy thigh, O Most Mighty, with Thy glory and Thy majesty. 4. And in Thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and Thy right hand shall teach Thee terrible things. 5. Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the King’s enemies; whereby the people fall under Thee.”

Insights:The imagery shifts to a warrior King — majestic, just, and triumphant. He rides forth not for conquest’s sake, but to defend truth, humility, and righteousness. The sharp arrows represent judgment and the defeat of evil. This is a powerful image of Yahusha Ha’Mashiach returning in power and truth.

Cross References Verse 3–5:
Tehilliym (Psalms) 2:9 – “Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 11:4 – “But with righteousness shall He judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and He shall smite the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips shall He slay the wicked.”
Chazon (Revelation) 19:11 – “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and He that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He doth judge and make war.”

Summary: The King is portrayed as a mighty warrior, riding in majesty to establish righteousness, truth, and meekness. His victory over enemies is sure, and His arrows strike with precision. This passage anticipates the return of Mashiach as a righteous Judge who will destroy wickedness and rule with power and justice.

Verse 6–7: The King’s Divine Nature and Anointing

“6. Thy throne, O Elohiym, is for ever and ever: the scepter of Thy kingdom is a right scepter. 7. Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore Elohiym, Thy Elohiym, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy fellows.”

Insights:These verses declare the King as “Elohiym,” confirming His eternal rule and divine righteousness. This is one of the clearest Old Testament declarations of the deity of the Messiah, later quoted in Ivriym (Hebrews) 1:8–9.

Cross References Verse 6–7:
Tehilliym (Psalms) 89:14 – “Justice and judgment are the habitation of Thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before Thy face.
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 61:1 – “The Spirit of Yahuah Elohiym is upon Me; because Yahuah hath anointed Me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
Ivriym (Hebrews) 1:8–9 – “But unto the Son He saith, Thy throne, O Elohiym, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore Elohiym, even Thy Elohiym, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy fellows.”

Summary: These key verses declare the divinity and eternal nature of the King’s throne. He is called Elohiym, and His kingdom is marked by righteousness. The “oil of gladness” signifies the anointing of Yahusha, confirming Him as the eternal and exalted One, superior to all others.

Verses 8–9: The Fragrance and Glory of the King

“8. All Thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made Thee glad. 9. Kings’ daughters were among Thy honourable women: upon Thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.”

Insights:This beautiful imagery speaks of luxury and holiness. The King is adorned with fragrant garments and surrounded by honourable women. The queen, arrayed in gold, represents the set-apart bride — radiant, glorious, and favored.

Cross References Verse 8–9:
Shemoth (Exodus) 30:23–25 – “Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin: And thou shalt make it an oil of set apart ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an set apart anointing oil.”
Malaki (Malachi) 3:17 – “And they shall be Mine, saith Yahuah Tseva’oth, in that day when I make up My jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.”
Chazon (Revelation) 21:2 – “And I John saw the set apart city, new Yerushalayim, coming down from Elohiym out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.”

Summary: A picture of majesty and fragrant holiness surrounds the King. His garments and surroundings reflect heavenly glory. The queen at His right hand, adorned in gold, symbolizes the honoured and exalted status of the bride — the set-apart people redeemed by Yahuah.

Verses 10–12: The Bride’s Call and Honour

“10. Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house; 11. So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty: for He is thy Master; and worship thou Him. 12. And the daughter of Tsor shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.”

Insights: The bride is called to leave her old life behind and submit herself to the King. This signifies full devotion, akin to the believer forsaking the world to follow Yahusha. Her honour increases as others bring gifts to her.

Cross References Verses 10–12:
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 60:9 – “Surely the isles shall wait for Me, and the ships of Tarshiysh first, to bring thy sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, unto the name of Yahuah Elohayka, and to the Set Apart One of Yashar’el, because He hath glorified thee.”
Luqas (Luke) 14:26 – “If any man come to Me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple.”
2 Qorintiym (Corinthians) 11:2 – “For I am jealous over you with righteous jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Mashiach.”

Summary: The bride is called to leave her former life and fully commit to her King. Her separation from worldly ties results in favour and desire from the King. This spiritual picture reflects the calling of the believer to forsake the world and serve Yahusha Ha’Mashiach as Master.

Verses 13–15: The Bride’s Beauty and Procession

“13. The King’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. 14. She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto Thee. 15. With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the King’s palace.”

Insights: The bride is pure and beautiful from within, and her external attire reflects that inner glory. This reminds us that the righteousness of the assembly is a gift from Elohiym. She and her companions enter the King’s presence with joy — a picture of the marriage supper of the Lamb.

Cross References Verses 13-15:
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 61:10 – “I will greatly rejoice in Yahuah, my soul shall be joyful in my Elohiym; for He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.”
Mattithyahu (Matthew) 25:1–10 – “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom….And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.”
Chazon (Revelation) 19:7–8 – “Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to Him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.”

Summary: The bride is described as glorious from within, clothed in gold and brought joyfully into the King’s presence with her companions. This scene beautifully parallels the gathering of the assembly in the presence of Mashiach at the marriage supper of the Lamb, clothed in righteousness.

Verses 16–17: An Everlasting Legacy

“16. Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth. 17. I will make Thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise Thee for ever and ever. ”

Insights: The legacy of the King continues through spiritual children who rule as princes. His name will never be forgotten, and the people will praise Him eternally — a foreshadowing of the everlasting reign of Yahusha Ha’Mashiach.

Cross References Verses 16-17
Tehilliym (Psalms) 72:17 – “His name shall endure for ever: His name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in Him: all nations shall call Him blessed.”
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 9:6–7 – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty El, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon His kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Yahuah Tseva’oth will perform this.”
Daniy’el (Daniel) 7:27 – “And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the set apart ones of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey Him.”

Summary: The King’s name and legacy are secured for all generations. His spiritual offspring will be leaders, and His praise will never cease. This conclusion proclaims the everlasting reign of Yahusha Ha’Mashiach, whose name is exalted forever.

Conclusion: Tehilliym 45 is a majestic celebration of the eternal King and His bride. Though originally set in the context of a royal wedding, its prophetic depth reveals truths about Yahusha Ha’Mashiach and the assembly. The psalm speaks of His righteousness, divinity, and eternal rule, while the bride reflects purity, devotion, and honour. Together, they foreshadow the ultimate union at the marriage supper of the Lamb.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Declaring Praise for the King (Verses 1–2)

“My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the King: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”