Declared the Son of God
Psalm 2:7 foretold the Father's declaration; fulfilled at the baptism, transfiguration, and resurrection.
Psalm 2 records the decree, 'Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.' Paul preaches in Acts 13 that God fulfilled this very promise when He raised Jesus from the dead.
The Prophecy
"I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee."
The Fulfillment
"And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers, God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee."
"For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee?"
"And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
Declared at every stage
The Father openly declared Jesus to be His Son at the baptism, on the mount of transfiguration, and supremely in the resurrection (Romans 1:4).
The decree of Psalm 2
Psalm 2 sets the messianic King against raging nations and declares the Son's universal inheritance — fulfilled in Christ's enthronement and final reign.
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Verse Commentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did Psalm 2:7 foretell?
The Father's public declaration of the Messiah as His Son — fulfilled at the baptism and supremely at the resurrection.
When was Jesus 'declared' the Son of God?
Romans 1:4 says He was declared with power by the resurrection — vindicated as the eternal Son the prophets foretold.
Does Psalm 2:7 mean Jesus became God's Son?
No — He is eternally the Son. 'This day have I begotten thee' refers to His public declaration, especially at the resurrection (Acts 13:33).
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