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◄ Psalm 2:8►

New International Version
Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

New Living Translation
Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession.

English Standard Version
Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.

Berean Standard Bible
Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.

King James Bible
Ask of me, and I shall givethee the heathenfor thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earthfor thy possession.

New King James Version
Ask of Me, and I will giveYou The nationsfor Your inheritance, And the ends of the earthfor Your possession.

New American Standard Bible
‘Askit of Me, and I will certainly give the nations as Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth as Your possession.

NASB 1995
Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Your inheritance, And the very ends of the earth as Your possession.

NASB 1977
‘Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Thine inheritance, And thevery ends of the earth as Thy possession.

Legacy Standard Bible
Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth as Your possession.

Amplified Bible
‘Ask of Me, and I will assuredly give [You] the nations as Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth as Your possession.

Christian Standard Bible
Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance and the ends of the earth your possession.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ask of Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance and the ends of the earth Your possession.

American Standard Version
Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance, And the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

Contemporary English Version
Ask me for the nations, and every nation on earth will belong to you.

English Revised Version
Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance and the ends of the earth as your own possession.

Good News Translation
Ask, and I will give you all the nations; the whole earth will be yours.

International Standard Version
Ask of me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your possession.

NET Bible
Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property.

New Heart English Bible
Ask of me, and I will give the nations as your inheritance, and the farthest parts of the earth for your possession.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ask of me, and I will give thee the heathen for thy inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.

World English Bible
Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Ask of Me and I give nations [as] Your inheritance, "" And the ends of the earth [for] Your possession.

Young's Literal Translation
Ask of Me and I give nations -- thy inheritance, And thy possession -- the ends of earth.

Smith's Literal Translation
Ask of me and I will give the nations thine inheritance, and thy possession the extremities of the earth.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Ask of me, and I will give thee the Gentiles for thy inheritance, and the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Ask of me and I will give to you: the Gentiles for your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for your possession.

New American Bible
Ask it of me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, and, as your possession, the ends of the earth.

New Revised Standard Version
Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Ask of me, and I shall give you the heathen for your inheritance and the uttermost parts of the earth for your dominion.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Ask of me and I shall give you the nations for your inheritance, and the ends of the Earth as your Empire.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Ask of Me, and I will give the nations for thine inheritance, And the ends of the earth for thy possession.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Ask of me, and I will give thee the heathenfor thine inheritance, and the ends of the earthfor thy possession.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Triumphant Messiah
…7I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.8Ask Me,and I will make the nations Your inheritance,the ends of the earth Your possession.9You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.”…

Berean Standard Bible ·Download

Cross References

Daniel 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / 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.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

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.”

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Acts 13:33
He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’

Hebrews 1:2
But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

Revelation 2:26-27
And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations. / He will rule them with an iron scepter and shatter them like pottery—just as I have received authority from My Father.

Genesis 22:17-18
I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. / And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

Psalm 72:8-11
May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. / May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. / May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. ...

Isaiah 49:6
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Ephesians 1:20-22
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,

Zechariah 9:10
And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

Romans 1:5
Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.

Revelation 5:9-10
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. / You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”

Treasury of Scripture

Ask of me, and I shall give you the heathen for your inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.

Psalms

Psalm 2:8
Ask of me, and I shall givethee the heathenfor thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earthfor thy possession.

Ask

John 17:4,5
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do…

and I

Psalm 22:27
All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

Psalm 72:8
He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.

Daniel 7:13
I saw in the night visions, and, behold,one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

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Psalm 2

1.The kingdom of Christ
10.Kings are exhorted to accept it

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Ask Me
This phrase highlights the relationship between God the Father and His anointed King, often interpreted as a Messianic prophecy pointing to Jesus Christ. The act of asking signifies a divine promise that requires a response, emphasizing the importance of prayer and communication with God. In the context of ancient Israel, kings would often seek divine guidance and favor, reflecting a dependency on God's will.

and I will make the nations Your inheritance
This promise of nations as an inheritance suggests a transfer of authority and dominion. In the historical context, Israel was surrounded by various nations, often in conflict. The idea of nations as an inheritance implies a future where God's anointed would have authority over all peoples, not just Israel. This is seen as a foreshadowing of the Great Commission inMatthew 28:19, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations, indicating the global scope of His kingdom.

the ends of the earth Your possession
This phrase extends the promise to the entire world, indicating a universal reign. In biblical times, the "ends of the earth" would have been understood as the farthest reaches of the known world, symbolizing total dominion. This is consistent with prophecies inIsaiah 9:7 andDaniel 7:14, which speak of an everlasting kingdom. It also reflects the eschatological vision inRevelation 11:15, where the kingdoms of the world become the kingdom of Christ, affirming His ultimate sovereignty over all creation.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The LORD (Yahweh)
The speaker in this verse, who is addressing His Anointed One, promising Him dominion over the nations.

2.The Anointed One (Messiah)
The recipient of the promise, traditionally understood as the Messiah, who is given authority over the nations.

3.Nations
Refers to the Gentile nations of the world, symbolizing all peoples outside of Israel.

4.Ends of the Earth
A phrase indicating the totality of the world, emphasizing the universal scope of the Messiah's reign.

5.Davidic Covenant
The broader context of this Psalm, which is often linked to the promises made to David regarding his lineage and the coming of a future king.

Teaching Points

Divine Sovereignty
Recognize that God is sovereign over all nations and history, and His plans will be fulfilled through His Anointed One.

Messianic Fulfillment
Understand that Jesus is the fulfillment of this promise, and His kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope.

Prayer and Intercession
Emphasize the importance of asking God for the nations, aligning our prayers with His redemptive purposes.

Global Mission
Encourage active participation in the Great Commission, as believers are called to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth.

Hope in Christ’s Reign
Find assurance in the ultimate victory and reign of Christ over all the earth, which provides hope amidst current global challenges.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Psalm 2:8?

2.How does Psalm 2:8 encourage us to pray for global evangelism efforts?

3.What does "ask of Me" reveal about God's willingness to grant requests?

4.How does Psalm 2:8 connect to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19?

5.How can we apply the promise of inheritance in Psalm 2:8 today?

6.What role does faith play in claiming nations as an inheritance from God?

7.How does Psalm 2:8 relate to the concept of divine inheritance and authority?

8.What historical context supports the promise in Psalm 2:8?

9.How does Psalm 2:8 influence Christian views on evangelism and mission?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 2?

11.What does being an heir mean in the Bible?

12.What does the Bible mention about America?

13.If Psalm 66:4 states all nations worship God, why do so many cultures follow different deities or no deity at all?

14.Is he the King of the Jews?

What Does Psalm 2:8 Mean

Ask Me

• The Father invites the Son to request the fulfillment of the divine plan. “Ask Me” underscores an intimate, obedient relationship (Psalm 2:7;John 17:1-5).

• Prayer is not a formality; it is the chosen channel for releasing God’s decrees (John 14:13-14).

• Because the Son asks, we are encouraged to approach the Father with confidence in His promises (Hebrews 4:16).

and I will make

• God personally guarantees the outcome. His will is unstoppable (Isaiah 46:9-10).

• The phrase shows that the inheritance is not earned by human effort but granted by divine authority (Psalm 110:1;Luke 1:32-33).

• The certainty of “I will make” anchors our hope in God’s power, not circumstances (Ephesians 1:11).

the nations Your inheritance

• All peoples are placed under Messiah’s rightful rule (Revelation 5:9-10;Philippians 2:9-11).

• The Great Commission springs from this promise; we evangelize because the nations belong to Him (Matthew 28:18-20;Acts 1:8).

• Believers share in this heritage as “co-heirs with Christ” (Romans 8:17;Galatians 3:29).

• God’s heart for every ethnicity dismantles prejudice and fuels missions (Isaiah 49:6).

the ends of the earth Your possession

• Messiah’s dominion is global and eternal, not regional or temporary (Daniel 7:13-14;Isaiah 9:7).

• The phrase anticipates His visible reign when “the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ” (Revelation 11:15).

• Until that day, the church advances His kingdom in every sphere, confident no corner of creation is outside His claim (Colossians 1:16-18).

summary

Psalm 2:8 assures that the Father, in response to the Son’s request, grants Him absolute authority over every nation and all creation. This unbreakable promise drives prayer, fuels mission, and guarantees the ultimate, universal reign of Jesus Christ—a reign we are invited to share and proclaim.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 8. -Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance. A very small part of the heathen were the inheritance of David, and therefore the Messiah only can be spoken of in this verse. Before Messiah "all kings" were to "fall down;all nations to do him service" (Psalm 72:11; comp.Isaiah 49:22;Isaiah 60:3, 4;Matthew 28:19, etc.).And the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession (comp.Isaiah 52:10;Jeremiah 16:19;Micah 5:4;Zechariah 9:10;Acts 13:47).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Ask
שְׁאַ֤ל(šə·’al)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7592:To inquire, to request, to demand

Me,
מִמֶּ֗נִּי(mim·men·nî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 4480:A part of, from, out of

and I {will} make
וְאֶתְּנָ֣ה(wə·’et·tə·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

the nations
ג֭וֹיִם(ḡō·w·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471:A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

Your inheritance,
נַחֲלָתֶ֑ךָ(na·ḥă·lā·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5159:Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion

the ends
אַפְסֵי־(’ap̄·sê-)
Adverb
Strong's 657:Cessation, an end, no further, the ankle, foot

of the earth
אָֽרֶץ׃(’ā·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, land

Your possession.
וַ֝אֲחֻזָּתְךָ֗(wa·’ă·ḥuz·zā·ṯə·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 272:Something seized, a possession

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