Psalms 45:13
Psalms 45:13 in Multiple Translations
All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
The king’s daughter within the palace is all glorious: Her clothing is inwrought with gold.
In the great house the king's daughter is all shining: her clothing is worked with gold.
Inside her preparation room the princess bride looks wonderful in her golden gown.
The Kings daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of broydred golde.
All glory [is] the daughter of the king within, Of gold-embroidered work [is] her clothing.
The princess inside is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
O king, your bride will be entering the palace wearing beautiful robes made from gold thread.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 45:13
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Psalms 45:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וּ/בַֽת
צֹ֨ר
בְּ֭/מִנְחָה
פָּנַ֥יִ/ךְ
יְחַלּ֗וּ
עֲשִׁ֣ירֵי
עָֽם
וּ/בַֽת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fs
צֹ֨ר
Tsôr
H6865
Tyre
N-proper
בְּ֭/מִנְחָה
minchâh
H4503
offering
Prep | N-fs
פָּנַ֥יִ/ךְ
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
יְחַלּ֗וּ
châlâh
H2470
be weak
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
עֲשִׁ֣ירֵי
ʻâshîyr
H6223
rich
Adj
עָֽם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 45:13
וּ/בַֽת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
צֹ֨ר
Tsôr
H6865
"Tyre"
N-proper
Tyre refers to a city on the Mediterranean coast, mentioned in the Bible as a major Phoenician city, translated as Tyre or Tyrus, meaning a rock. It appears in books like Matthew and Acts. The city was an important trade center.
Definition: § Tyre or Tyrus = "a rock" the Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Tyre, Tyrus. See also: Joshua 19:29; Jeremiah 27:3; Psalms 45:13.
בְּ֭/מִנְחָה
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
פָּנַ֥יִ/ךְ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְחַלּ֗וּ
châlâh
H2470
"be weak"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
To beg or entreat means to ask or pray for something, often with a sense of weakness or sickness, like when someone is grieving or in pain.
Definition: : weak/disabled 1) to be or become weak, be or become sick, be or become diseased, be or become grieved, be or become sorry 1a) (Qal) to be weak, be sick 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to be or become weak, feel weak 1b2) to become sick, become ill 1c) (Niphal) 1c1) to make oneself sick 1c2) to be made sick 1c3) to be tired 1d) (Pual) to be made weak, become weak 1e) (Hithpael) to make oneself sick 1f) (Hiphil) 1f1) to make sore 1f2) to make sick 1f3) to show signs of sickness, become sick 1f4) to grieve 1g) (Hophal) 1g1) to be made sick 1g2) to be wounded
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: beseech, (be) diseased, (put to) grief, be grieved, (be) grievous, infirmity, intreat, lay to, put to pain, [idiom] pray, make prayer, be (fall, make) sick, sore, be sorry, make suit ([idiom] supplication), woman in travail, be (become) weak, be wounded. See also: Genesis 48:1; Psalms 119:58; Psalms 35:13.
עֲשִׁ֣ירֵי
ʻâshîyr
H6223
"rich"
Adj
In the Bible, the Hebrew word for 'rich' describes someone with wealth or noble status. It is used to describe people who are wealthy, like the rich man in certain parables. The word is often translated as 'rich' in English Bibles.
Definition: adj 1) rich, wealthy n 2) the rich, the wealthy, rich man
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: rich (man). See also: Exodus 30:15; Proverbs 18:23; Psalms 45:13.
עָֽם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 45:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 45:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 45:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 45:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 45:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 45:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 45:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 45:13
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 45:13
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 45:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 45:13
- Sermons on Psalms 45:13
Context — My Heart Is Stirred by a Noble Theme
11and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
12The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
13All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
14In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. 15They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 19:7–8 | Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. |
| 2 | Isaiah 61:10 | I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. |
| 3 | Romans 3:22 | And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction, |
| 4 | Luke 11:40 | You fools! Did not the One who made the outside make the inside as well? |
| 5 | Matthew 5:16 | In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. |
| 6 | Romans 13:14 | Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. |
| 7 | Revelation 3:18 | I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. |
| 8 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! |
| 9 | 1 Peter 2:9 | But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. |
| 10 | Song of Solomon 7:1 | How beautiful are your sandaled feet, O daughter of the prince! The curves of your thighs are like jewels, the handiwork of a master. |
Psalms 45:13 Summary
This verse describes a beautiful princess, symbolizing the church, who is preparing to meet her king, symbolizing God. She is 'all glorious' in God's eyes, and her gown is embroidered with gold, showing her great value and worth. Just like the princess, we as believers are being prepared to meet God, and our lives should reflect the beauty and glory of God, as seen in verses like Psalm 139:14 where we are fearfully and wonderfully made, and 1 Corinthians 6:20 where we are bought with a price and should glorify God in our bodies. As we prepare to meet God, we can trust that He sees us as glorious and valuable, and that He is preparing us for our heavenly home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the princess is 'in her chamber'?
This phrase likely refers to a private, intimate space where the princess is preparing to meet the king, much like a bride prepares for her wedding day, as seen in Ephesians 5:25-27 where Christ is compared to a bridegroom preparing His bride, the church.
Why is the princess's gown embroidered with gold?
The gold embroidery on the princess's gown symbolizes her great value and worth, reflecting the richness and splendor of her heavenly Bridegroom, as described in Isaiah 61:10 where the bride is adorned with beautiful garments.
Is the princess a literal person or a symbol?
While the princess may be a literal person in the historical context, she also serves as a symbol of the church, the bride of Christ, which is why this verse is often seen as a picture of the church's beauty and glory in the eyes of God, as described in Revelation 19:7-8 where the church is prepared for her wedding to the Lamb.
How does this verse relate to our lives as believers?
As believers, we are part of the church, the bride of Christ, and this verse reminds us that we are being prepared for our heavenly Bridegroom, and that our lives should reflect the beauty and glory of God, as seen in Colossians 1:22 where we are presented holy and blameless before God.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that the princess is 'all glorious' in God's eyes, and how can you reflect that glory in your own life?
- How does the image of the princess in her chamber, preparing to meet the king, relate to your own preparation to meet God?
- What are some ways that you can 'embroider' your life with the 'gold' of God's presence and character, and what would that look like in practical terms?
- How can you, as a believer, be a part of the 'royal wedding' described in this verse, and what is your role in preparing for that day?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 45:13
The King's daughter [is] all glorious within,.... The "King's daughter" is the same with the "queen", Psalms 45:9; the church, who is the King's daughter, the daughter of the King of kings, through
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 45:13
The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 45:13
The king’ s daughter, i.e. the spouse; so called, either because she was the daughter of one king, and the wife of another; or because the spouse or wife is sometimes called the husband’ s daughter; partly because she is supposed to be younger than he; and partly because of that respect and subjection which she oweth to him, and that fatherly care and affection which he oweth to her. See . So the bridegroom calls his spouse his sister, . Thus Livia, the wife of Augustus, is called his sister in ancient coins. Within; either, 1. Even in her retiring chambers in the king’ s palace, and not only when she showeth herself abroad. Or rather, 2. In her mind and soul, or in spiritual endowments, the excellent virtues and graces wherewith she is accomplished. For, 1. This is opposed to her outward clothing. 2.
This being so great and so necessary a qualification of a worthy spouse, it is not likely it should be omitted in her description and commendation, especially when the bridegroom is commended for his inward accomplishments as well as for his outward glory, ,7 3. The church is this bride, as hath been said and proved before, whose true and chief beauty is inward and spiritual, and not consisting in outward pomp and glory. Her clothing is of wrought gold; her inward perfections do not rest within her, but break forth into virtuous and honourable actions, wherewith she is adorned in the view of the world. This suits well with the style of the Holy Scriptures, wherein the saints are oft said to be clothed with virtues and virtuous actions. See .
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 45:13
Psalms 45:13 The king’ s daughter [is] all glorious within: her clothing [is] of wrought gold. Ver. 13. The king’ s daughter is all glorious within] In the inner man, Ephesians 3:16, the hidden man of the heart, 1 Peter 3:4. Great is the glory of the new creature; but not discerned by the world, through which the saints must be content to pass as concealed persons; and not think much to have the greater part of their ware in the inner part of their shop, and not all on the board or stall. Her clothing is of wrought gold] Ex vestibus auro ocellatis. Clothed she is with humility, and other golden graces; as with that party-coloured garment, whereby kings’ daughters, as Tamar, were anciently distinguished from others.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 45:13
(13) The king’s daughter is all glorious within—i.e., in the interior, in the inner room of the palace. The next clause would alone dismiss the reference to moral qualities from which has sprung such a wealth of mystic interpretation. But what palace is intended? Certainly not that of the royal bridegroom, since the procession (see Psalms 45:14) has not yet reached its destination. We must therefore think of her waiting, in all the splendour of her bridal array, in her own apartments, or in some temporary abode. Wrought gold—i.e., textures woven with gold. The Hebrew word is used also of gems set in gold. The Eastern tales just referred to speak of the custom of repeatedly changing the bride’s dress during the marriage ceremonies, every time presenting her in greater magnificence than before.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 45:13
Verse 13. The king's daughter is all glorious within] This, in some sense, may be spoken of Solomon's bride, the daughter of the king of Egypt; and then the expression may refer either to the cultivation of her mind, or the ornaments and splendour of her palace. The Asiatic queens, sultanas, and begums, scarcely ever appear in public. They abide in the harem in the greatest luxury and splendour; and to this, as its literal meaning, the text may possibly refer. Her clothing is of wrought gold.] Of the most costly embroidery: her palace, and her person, are decorated in the very highest state of elegance and magnificence. Spiritually, the king's daughter may mean the Christian Church filled with the mind that was in Christ, and adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit; while the whole of its outward conduct is pure and holy, ornamented with the works of faith and love, and always bringing forth the fruits of the Spirit.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 45:13
13–15. Description of the bride adorned for her husband.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 45:13
The king’s daughter - This evidently refers to the bride, the daughter of the foreign king. The verse contains a description of her beauty - her splendor of attire - before she is brought to the king, her future husband.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 45:13
13. King’s daughter is all glorious within—That is, in her interior apartments of the harem.
Sermons on Psalms 45:13
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Practical Problems in Christianity by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consistency of a spiritual life and what it means to truly commit to the Lord. He refers to the book of Hebrews, particularly chapter 11, |
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Heredity - Part 2 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of moving away from pampered western conditioning and returning to a primitive state where the spirit of God can work. He men |
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No Greater Love by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Brian begins by reading from Psalm 45, highlighting the beauty and grace of the king. He then transitions to discussing the upcoming celebration of the birth |
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The Beauty of Holiness by David Davis | This sermon emphasizes the beauty of holiness, recounting a powerful testimony of a communist man encountering the overwhelming beauty of God's presence, leading to his conversion. |
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Coming Down From God Out of Heaven (Revelation 21 & 22) by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks preaches on the significance of the New Jerusalem as the final revelation of the glory of Christ, symbolizing the union of Christ and His Church with a timeless ta |
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Christ the Believer's Adorning Garment by Ralph Erskine | Ralph Erskine preaches about the spiritual attire of believers, comparing it to a rich and sparkling garment provided by their heavenly husband. He emphasizes that this divine raim |
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Of the Joy of God. by John Gill | John Gill explores the concept of God's joy, emphasizing that while joy is attributed to God in scripture, it should not be viewed as a human passion but rather as a divine delight |