Bible Strands
Psalms 22:28
For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist concludes a declaration of universal worship, shifting from personal distress to a corporate proclamation that all peoples will ultimately acknowledge Yahweh.
The words — מְלוּכָה (me.lu.Khah) translates literally as kingship or dominion, while מֹשֵׁל (mo.Shel) denotes the active state of ruling or governing.
The thread — This theme of universal divine sovereignty appears in Zechariah 14:9, where the LORD becomes King over the earth, Psalm 47:7, which declares God King of all the earth, and Daniel 7:14, which describes an everlasting dominion given for all nations to serve.
Why it lands — The text asserts Yahweh's exclusive authority over every people and requires recognition of that fact before any subsequent worship or submission can occur.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
For the kingdom is the Lord’s: and he is the governor among the nations.
Cross-references
- Zechariah 14:9 On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.
- Psalms 47:7 For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.
- Daniel 7:14 And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
- Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
- Obadiah 1:21 The deliverers will ascend Mount Zion to rule over the mountains of Esau. And the kingdom will belong to the LORD.
- Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’