Psalms 2:1

Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

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Other Translations for Psalms 2:1

BSB
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
AKJV
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
CPDV
Why have the Gentiles been seething, and why have the people been pondering nonsense?
ERV
Why do the nations rage, and the peoples imagine a vain thing?
NHEB
Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot in vain?
SMT
Wherefore did the nations rage, and the peoples will meditate emptiness?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 2:1

WhydotheheathenH1471rageH7283VerbandthepeopleH3816Noun MasculineimagineH1897VerbavainthingH7385Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 2:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 2:1
Summary
Nations rebel with futile schemes
Event
Question about nations' rebellion
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Psalm