Luke 20:43
What does Luke 20:43 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 20:43 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 20:43 means
The quoted Psalm text continues with the divine declaration, "Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet." This phrase denotes absolute conquest and sovereign rule. It signifies that the Messiah will ultimately defeat all His adversaries and establish complete dominion. This imagery emphasizes the Messiah's triumph over all opposition, reinforcing His divine power and authority. By quoting this, Jesus implicitly pointed to His own impending victory over even the religious leaders who were actively opposing Him, highlighting the glorious destiny of the one David called "my Lord."
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Till I put under your feet all those who are against you.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862till I shall make thine enemies thy footstool;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Till I make thy enemies thy footstool.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890until I put thine enemies [as] footstool of thy feet?
Context
This verse concludes the quotation from Psalm 110:1, specifically highlighting the Messiah's ultimate triumph over His enemies. It directly extends the previous verse's scriptural reference, reinforcing the Messiah's divine power and authority. This complete quotation forms the basis for Jesus' follow-up question, which will challenge the traditional understanding of the Messiah's lineage and nature.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 109:4
For my love they are my adversaries: But Igive myself untoprayer.
- Psalms 110:1
Jehovah saith unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
- Luke 19:27
But these mine enemies, that would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
- Psalms 2:1
Why do the nations rage, And the peoples meditate a vain thing?
- Psalms 110:5
The Lord at thy right hand Will strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
- Psalms 21:8
Thy hand will find out all thine enemies; Thy right hand will find out those that hate thee.
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