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Mat 22:44. Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος, κ.τ.λ., the Lord said, etc.) The whole of this verse agrees verbatim with the S. V. of Psa 110:1.-τῷ Κυρίῳ μου, to my Lord) Therefore He was David’s Lord, before the Lord said to Him, “Sit Thou on My right hand,” etc.-κάθου, sit) in token of command; see 1Co 15:25.-ἐκ δεξιῶν μου, on My right hand) in token of power.-ἕως ἄν, until) The eternity of the session is not denied; but it is denied that the assault of the enemies will interfere with it. The warlike kingdom will come to an end (as in earthly wars the heir of a kingdom commonly resigns the command which he held during the war, when the enemy has been conquered); the peaceful kingdom, however, will have no end. Cf. 1Co 15:25, etc. Even before that, the Son was subordinate to the Father, but did not then appear so, on account of the glory of His kingdom: even after that, He will reign, but as the Son, subordinate to the Father.-θῶ, κ.τ.λ., I place, etc.) The enemies will lie prostrate.-ἐχθρούς, enemies) and amongst them the Pharisees.-Σου, Thy) i.e. of Thee. The hatred of the enemies is directed especially against the First-born.-ὑποπόδιον, footstool) The enemies will themselves be the footstool of Christ by right of conquest. Cf. Jos 10:24; Psa 47:4.