Psalms 22:29

"For the kingdom is the LORD’s. He is the ruler over the nations."

Key Reflection

Psalms 22:29 proclaims that the kingdom belongs to the LORD and acknowledges his sovereignty over all nations. This verse underscores a fundamental theological principle—that ultimate authority rests with God, who exercises dominion over every realm and people group, affirming both divine power and cosmic order in the biblical narrative.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

All they that be fat upon the earth -The general meaning of this verse is, that “all classes of persons” will come and worship the true God; not the poor and needy only, the afflicted, and the oppressed, but the rich and the prosperous. There are three classes mentioned as representing all: (1) the rich and prosperous; (2) they who bow down to the dust, or the crushed and the oppressed; (3) those who are approaching the grave, and have no power to keep themselves alive. The first class comprises those who are mentioned here as being fat. This image is often used to denote prosperity:Judges 3:29;Job 15:27;Psalms 17:10;Psalms 73:4(Hebrew);Deuteronomy 31:20;Deuteronomy 32:15.

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