Psalms 45:14

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 45:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “She shall be led unto the king in broidered work: The virgins her companions that follow her Shall be brought unto thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

She shall be led unto the king in broidered work: The virgins her companions that follow her Shall be brought unto thee.
Psalms 45:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 45

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14She shall be led unto the king in broidered work: The virgins her companions that follow her Shall be brought unto thee.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework, etc.] Not in her sins, and trader the sense and guilt of them; as souls are brought to Christ, at first conversion, under the drawings of the Father’s grace; nor in the rags of her own righteousness; but in the robe of righteousness, and garments of salvation, the change of raiment Christ has put upon her, having before this caused her iniquities to pass from her; or in the shining robes of immortality and glory: for this introduction of the church to Christ, her King, Head, and Husband, will be upon the first resurrection; when she being as a bride adorned and prepared for her husband, will be brought unto him, and presented to…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The progress of the procession is described; according to the usual custom the bride and attendants are conducted to the palace. Some for the words-- in raiment of needlework--propose another rendering, "on variegated (or embroidered) cloths"--that is, in the manner of the East, richly wrought tapestry was spread on the ground, on which the bride walked. As the dress had been already mentioned, this seems to be a probable translation.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“She shall be brought unto the king - She shall be conducted to the king in the marriage procession, and be presented to him, clad in this magnificent raiment. The entire imagery is that of an Oriental marriage procession, where the bride is conducted forth to her future husband, attended by her virgin companions, or (as we should say) “bridesmaids.” In raiment of needlework - The word used here means properly “something variegated” or “versicolored,” and would here denote a garment of divers colors, or “versicolored raiment.” The word - רקמה riqmâh - occurs in the following places: Judges 5:30, twice, where (as here) it is rendered “needlework;” 1 Chronicles 29:2; Ezekiel 17:3, rendered…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Brought - He alludes to the custom of conducting the bride to the bride - groom's house. Companions - Her bride - maidens attending upon her. Psalms 45:16”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“She: Sol 1:4; Joh 17:24; Co2 11:2 raiment: Exo 28:39; Jdg 5:30 virgins: Sol 1:3, Sol 1:5, Sol 2:7, Sol 5:8, Sol 5:9, Sol 6:1, Sol 6:8, Sol 6:13, Sol 8:13; Rev 14:1-4 Psalms 45:15”
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