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In Psalm 110:1, David says, "The LORD says to my Lord: 'Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool'" (ESV). In Matthew 22:44, Jesus quotes this verse in a discussion with the Ph...

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Jack Gutknecht Supporter Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does it mean that 'the Lord said to my Lord'? (this is a question that also appears on studyandobey.com / Psalm 110.) It appears thusly: 

Who is the first “LORD” referred to?
Who does “my” refer to?
Who does the second Lord refer to?

Psalms 110:1

I am really into hymns ever since I led congregational singing for 8 years in churches as pastor. One hymn that deals with this question is titled, 

"The Lord unto His Christ Has Said."

The Lord unto His Christ has said,
“Sit Thou at My right hand,
Until I make Thine enemies
Submit to Thy command."
A scepter prospered by the Lord
Thy mighty hand shall wield;
From Zion Thou shalt rule the world,
And all Thy foes shall yield.

When I read “The Lord said to my Lord,” I see something astonishing—David, the king of Israel, somehow overhears this divine conversation. God the Father is speaking to someone greater than David, and David humbly calls Him “my Lord.” That moves me deeply. It tells me that David recognized his own need to bow before the coming Messiah.

I’m no king, but for eight years (7 years as the sole pastor of one church and part of 1 year as interim pastor of another church) I stood before congregations and led them in worship. I’ve sung to the true King, and this verse reminds me that Jesus isn't waiting for power—He already reigns. He’s seated at the Father’s right hand, even while the battle rages on. He’s not anxious. He’s not unsure. He’s waiting—on purpose.

The old hymn “The Lord unto His Christ Has Said” brings this to life for me. That line about the scepter in His hand and the rule from Zion reminds me that Jesus is not only the suffering Savior in Gethsemane but the reigning Lord who will bring every enemy under His feet.

When life feels unstable, this verse anchors me. I sing not to a coming King, but to a crowned One—enthroned already, victorious already. And the best part? I’m part of that kingdom. So I’ll keep lifting my voice—here and now—until that day when we sing face to face, no masks, no distance, just glory.

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