Psalms 22:28
“For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.”
Psalms 22:28 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For the kingdom is the Lord's; and he shall have dominion over the nations.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For the kingdom is Jehovah's; And he is the ruler over the nations.
- DARBYDarby
- For the kingdom is Jehovah's, and he ruleth among the nations.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For the kingdom is Yahweh's. He is the ruler over the nations.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- For to Jehovah is the kingdom, And He is ruling among nations.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.
Context: Psalms 22
26The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.
27All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
28For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.
29All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.
30A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.
About Psalms 22: A Cry of Anguish and Trust
Psalm 22 is a raw and emotional expression of the psalmist's cry of anguish to God. The psalmist feels forsaken and alone, but ultimately expresses faith and trust in God's deliverance.
Commentary
Psalm 22 is a prophetic psalm that foreshadows the suffering of Christ on the cross. The opening line, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" was quoted by Jesus as he hung on the cross (Matthew 27:46). The psalmist's words accurately describe the physical and emotional agony of crucifixion. Throughout the psalm, the psalmist expresses his feelings of abandonment and despair, yet still holds onto his faith in God's power and goodness. He recalls God's faithfulness to his ancestors and pleads with God to not forsake him. In the latter half of the psalm, the tone shifts from lament to praise as the psalmist proclaims God's ultimate victory and calls for all to praise him. This shift in tone reflects the psalmist's confidence that God will ultimately deliver him and bring about redemption. Overall, Psalm 22 is a powerful example of faith in the midst of suffering. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we can cry out to God in honesty and trust in his faithfulness.