The phrase from Psalm 110:1, “The LORD said to my Lord, sit at my right hand,” is often presented as a dialogue between the LORD God and the Lord Jesus, who is also regarded as God.

• Do the meanings of words evolve? If so, is it not a giant leap for a title such as “the Lord” to manifest itself as a replacement for Yahweh’s Holy Name?
• What is the etymology of the word lord, and in what context can it be used?
• And how is it that there are two Lords identified as Saviors in the New Testament?

This scriptural analysis will examine the context and significance of Psalm 110:1, Isaiah 42:8, and many other passages, which, when correctly translated, will reveal a completely different Biblical narrative.

The first insertion of the word “LORD” in Psalm 110:1 represents a Spiritual transgression of Biblical proportions.

Psalm 110:1 The LORD (H3068) said unto my Lord (H113)…

The practice of refraining from pronouncing Yahweh’s name (Strong’s reference H3068) was widespread during and after the Babylonian exile of the people of Judea.

• In fact, many religious leaders enforced a ban on using God’s name, declaring it too sacred to be spoken aloud.
• Using the same logical fallacy, if Acts 4:12 and Ephesians 1:21 refer to Jesus (who is also said to be God), one could argue that his name should not be vocalized either, as it is said to be far above all others.

Psalm 7:17 I will praise Yahweh according to his righteousness: and will sing praises to the name of Yahweh the most high

Nowhere in the Scriptures is it suggested that we should avoid using Yahweh’s name out of reverence. In fact, the opposite holds true; we are called to praise and exalt His holy name.

Moreover, as stated in Joel 2:32, those who call upon Yahweh will be saved.

• The name for Yahweh is composed of the Hebrew letters Yod (י), Heh (ה), Waw (ו), and Heh (ה), which can produce both consonant and vowel sounds.
• The first “Heh,” when used after the Yod, is articulated as “ah” (similar to the “ah” in “yacht”), resulting in the sound “Yah.” The second “Heh” adds an “eh” sound after the Waw (similar to the “eh” in “weight”), and is verbalized as “Weh.”

The name “Yahweh” is a transliteration from Hebrew into English and is pronounced with two syllables as “Yah-weh.”

A transliteration involves converting the sounds of a proper name from one writing system to another, while maintaining the original pronunciation. The name of Yahweh does not sound anything like the word “Lord.” 

In contrast, translating involves conveying the meaning of words or phrases from one language to another.

Psalm 148:13 Let them praise the name of Yahweh: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven

It is misleading to suggest that the pronunciation of names and words was lost due to Hebrew being written only with consonants. Such a claim would imply that Hebrew speakers could not pronounce their own language.

Those who spoke Hebrew inherently understood correct pronunciation due to their familiarity with the language’s structure, including the sounds of individual letters and how they combine to form recognizable words with accurate vowel sounds.

Claiming that the pronunciation of Yahweh’s name alone—despite being the name we are to call upon for salvation—was forgotten over time simply because a religious group stopped using it, while all other words and names in the Hebrew texts remained pronounceable, is both illogical and impossible.

Psalm 86:5 For thou Yahweh are good, and ready to forgive, abounding in mercy unto all them that call upon thee

Yahweh instructs us to call upon His name, and those who do so shall be saved, according to what was once written in Romans 10:13, Acts 2:21, and Joel 2:32.

The scribes showed utter contempt for the decree to call upon Yahweh—as evidenced in Isaiah 42:8—where they had the audacity to declare that His name is “the Lord.”

Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved

Followers of Judaism often criticize Christians for translating the second “Lord” in Psalm 110:1 as if it were sacred while asserting that it is helpful to translate the first “LORD” into all capital letters.

This capitalization concept contradicts the basic laws of writing mechanics and common sense.

Also, names cannot be translated or converted into titles, and there are no capital letters in the Hebrew language.

Could Jesus be David’s Lord?

The Hebrew word “adon” (Strong’s reference H113) should not be translated as “lord,” which is an Old English term. A more accurate translation would be the word “master.”

Psalm 8:9 states, “O LORD (H3068) our Lord (H113), how excellent is thy name.”

This verse would be translated as, “Yahweh our Master, how excellent is thy name.”

The phrase “The LORD (H3068) said unto my Lord (H113)” from Psalm 110:1 is more accurately translated as “Yahweh said unto me.”

• It’s relatively easy to determine that the second instance of the word “Lord” was added to the passage without justification.

In this context, Yahweh is declaring that David’s enemies will become his footstool. If David had a second master, referred to as “my Lord” in Psalm 110:1, he is not revealed in any of the Psalms.

When using the term “Master,” it is obviously essential to specify the name of the one who holds that title.

• King David only references Yahweh as his Master.
• Also, another master—referring to God— aside from Yahweh, is not mentioned anywhere in the Old Testament.

The phrase “my Lord” was added to Psalm 110:1 and then used as a springboard to develop the false narrative in the New Testament that David had two Masters (or Lords).

• Acts 2:32 was created to support the teaching that Jesus is David’s other Lord, referred to as “my Lord” in Acts 2:34.
• It is important to mention that there is no place in the Old Testament where this name is ever used.

Psalm 136:3 O give thanks to the Lord (H113) of lords (H113), for his mercy endures forever

Yahweh is referred to as “the Master of masters” in Psalm 136:3, a title that is given to the Messiah in 1 Timothy 6:15.

Yahweh explicitly declares that He is the only Savior

Revealed in the flesh, as stated in 1 Timothy 3:16, 2 Corinthians 4:4, and Colossians 1:15, and referred to as Immanuel, the Messiah must be Yahweh in order to be our Savior.

• Isaiah 7:14 declares: “Therefore, Yahweh himself shall give you a sign: Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
• Matthew 1:23 reinforces this by saying: “Behold, a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel,” which, when interpreted, means “God with us.”
• The undeniable connection is clear; “God with us” can be further interpreted as “Yahweh with us,” as God’s name is Yahweh; this reinforces the true identity of the one who is called Immanuel the Messiah.

The prophecy regarding the coming of Yahweh is prophesied in Isaiah 40:3, and fulfilled in John 1:19-23, where it is written, “The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of Yahweh, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”

Yahweh’s name is not adonai

The scribes intentionally added the vowel points from the word “adonai” to the consonants Yhwh.

This was done to prevent the name of Yahweh from being pronounced, as it would alert a certain group of readers to say adonai.

• The term “adonai” (Strong’s reference H136) was created as a substitute for the name of Yahweh, as evidenced in Psalm 30:8, and it does not refer to Jesus.

It is proposed that “adonai” is literally translated as “my lords,” and is the emphatic plural form of “adon,” indicating a plural of majesty.

• Moreover, adonai is used as a (so-called) proper name for God, meaning “my Lord.” This proves that “adonai” is an irreverent fabricated word, which also has no etymological connection to the name Yahweh.

Regardless of the various justifications presented, rest assured, this man-made title is entirely unacceptable to Yahweh.

These definitions are illogical. Yahweh is the proper and only name of the God of the Old and New Testaments; His name can not be changed, translated, or substituted with earthly titles.

Exodus 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god, for Yahweh is jealous of His name, and a jealous God

Deuteronomy 10:17 For the LORD (H3068) your God is God of gods, and Lord (H136) of lords (H113)…

Although adonai is translated as “the LORD” in Psalm 30:8, in Deuteronomy 10:17, it is translated as “Lord” and is explicitly used as a title.

Perhaps a new definition of this term is needed.

1. Adonai: a “name-title” created as a substitute for the name of Yahweh when translated as “LORD” in all capital letters.
2. When required, it can also function as the title of “Lord.”
3. Note: It is essential to distinguish between the translations of “LORD” and “Lord” in the Old Testament, as both of these titles refer to one Lord (who is God).
4. In the New Testament, the translations of “LORD” and “Lord” reference two different Lords (who are both said to be God), and both of these Lords are called “the Lord” (Mark 16:19, Luke 1:6).

”If you’re thinking that’s just too many Lords, you are absolutely correct.”

Yahweh’s Name is not Yah

As God, the Messiah did not sit at the right hand of God. This deception birthed in Psalm 110:1, is further propagated throughout the New Testament scriptures.

That being said, before we examine Acts chapter two, it is essential to acknowledge several foundational scriptural truths as a baseline.

• Yahweh declared in Isaiah 43:11 that He alone is the Savior; besides Him, no other God exists (Hosea 13:4).

As the personification of the Father, the Son is the Savior because He is Yahweh.

• The cornerstone for both the Old and New Testaments is Yahweh, who is both Savior and Messiah (unless one believes that there are two Saviors). Supporting scriptures include Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 40:3, 45:21, Colossians 1:15, John 14:7-9, Hebrews 1:1-3, and 2 Corinthians 4:4.

A good interpretation of Hebrews 1:1-3 can be found under the heading “The trinity is a Scriptural Contradiction.” Click here.

King David worshiped Yahweh, whose name has been changed to “the LORD” in Acts 2:21 and 34.

The phrase “The LORD said to my Lord” (referring to David’s two Lords) does not represent an accurate translation; there is not a single Old Testament scripture that would validate this teaching.

Psalm 86:12 I will praise thee Yahweh my God with all my heart, and I will glorify thy name for evermore

Referred to as the Lord Jesus in the New Testament, the Holy Child, who was called the Messiah, had not yet been born when David wrote Psalm 110:1. And so, Acts 2:25 was created to declare that David foresaw the Lord always.

It is taught that David experienced a vision in which he overheard a heavenly conversation involving the Lord Jesus before His birth, as alluded to in Acts 2:34.

However, “the Lord” mentioned in Acts 2:25 refers to Yahweh and not Jesus, as evidenced in Psalm 16:8.

Psalm 16:8 I have set Yahweh always before me: because of His right hand, I shall not be moved

David remained steadfast in the presence of Yahweh, whose right hand—symbolizing great power—delivered him from his enemies, as referenced in Psalm 138:7.

Acts 2:27 refers to Psalm 16:10, where David speaks about his own soul, saying, “You will not leave my soul in the grave, nor will You allow Your faithful one to see destruction.” Additionally, Psalm 55:23 emphasizes that the souls of the wicked are brought down into the pit of destruction, which is Hell.

Contrary to what is written in Luke 1:32, the Lord God did not give the other Lord (who is also called God) the throne of his father David.

• Genealogy relates specifically to human lineage; since God is divine and not part of a human family line, it is illogical to suggest that David is the Messiah’s father, whether in a physical or spiritual sense.

Matthew 25:31 states, “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit upon the throne of His glory.”

Additionally, Hebrews 1:8 declares, “But unto the Son it is said, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever.”

God did not raise the Messiah (who is God) to sit on David’s throne. Acts 2:30 refers to David’s descendants, who would sit on his throne as long as they upheld Yahweh’s covenant and commandments (see Leviticus 26:14-32, Psalms 89:3-4, 132:11-12, and 2 Samuel 7:14).

King Solomon’s sins led to the division of the Kingdom of Israel after his death. Israel, known as the Kingdom of Samaria, was conquered by the Assyrians, and Judah ultimately fell to the Babylonians.

What is written in Acts 2:24 and 2:32 is a contradiction according to John 10:17-18. And in John 2:19, the Messiah proclaimed, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”

How could the Lord God in Acts 2:36 make Jesus both Lord and Christ? In Acts 2:21 and 2:25, Yahweh is called “the Lord.”

• Consider also Luke 2:26, where it was revealed unto Simeon that he should not see death until he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
• The phrase “the Lord’s Christ” represents an impossible phrase. “The Lord” refers to Yahweh, while “Christ” refers to the Messiah.

When Simeon beheld “the Holy Child,” his Messiah, he saw Yahweh the Father, who was manifest in the flesh.

Yahweh does not present a Messiah to the world; He is the Messiah.

God cannot sit next to God; the teaching that the Lord God said to the Lord Jesus (who is also said to be God), sit here at my right hand, as suggested in Acts 2:34, represents an irrational and inconceivable concept.

The LORD said to my Lord | David’s two Lords?

The LORD (H3068) said unto my Lord (H113) Psalms 110:1

• The first and second occurrences of the word “Lord” in Psalm 110:1 are noteworthy because they have different origins.

The name of God, transliterated from Hebrew into English, is Yahweh. A name cannot be translated into a title.

Yahweh’s name (Strong’s reference H3068) has been replaced with the word “LORD.”

• While the second “Lord” (Strong’s reference H113) would be translated as “master,” its inclusion in this verse is unwarranted.

The phrase “The LORD said to my Lord” can be understood as “Yahweh said to me,” as this is David speaking in the first person, and he did not serve two Masters.

In contrast to Psalms 110:1, the two Lords found in Acts 2:34 and Matthew 22:44 are identical. The only distinction between them is the capitalization of the letters, which, as previously mentioned, represents a nonsensical concept.

“The LORD said to my Lord” is a phrase that was created to support the doctrine of the Trinity (Reference – David’s two Lords).

A conversation between Yahweh and David was somehow transformed into a heavenly dialogue between two Lords.

• The etymology of the Greek word kyrios (Strong’s reference G2962), which is translated as “Lord,” is not derived from the name Yahweh. It is important to understand the implications of this deception.

The exact title of “lord” used to address God also refers to men.

• In Matthew 18:27, we read, “The lord (G2962) of that servant was moved with compassion.”
• Mark 1:3 says, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord (G2962).” John the Baptist is quoting from Isaiah 40:3, “Prepare ye the way of Yahweh; make straight in the desert a path for our God.”

In Mark 12:29, it is written, “The first of all the commandments is: Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord.” These words would be translated as “Yahweh our God is one Yahweh,” which is a little confusing.

Mark 12:29 references Deuteronomy 6:4 and Deuteronomy 4:36, emphasizing that Yahweh alone is God, and there is no other.

Additionally, in Isaiah 44:6, Yahweh declares, “I am the first, and I am the last; beside me there is no God.”

Mark 16:19 states that “the Lord” (who is also God) is seated at the right hand of God, even though in Jude 1:4, God is referred to as “the only Lord God.”

An obvious question arises: How can there be two Lords if there is only one Lord God?

Replacing Yahweh’s name with the word “Lord” is a criminal act that has spiritual implications.

The Right Hand of God | Yahweh’s Mighty Power

The Son, who came forth from the Father, does not sit at the Father’s right hand, for He is the everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6).

• Our Messiah is the personification of Yahweh in the flesh; He is Almighty God (John 14:7-9, Rev 11:17, 15:3). This represents one God revealed in one person.

The phrase “right hand” symbolizes Yahweh’s immense power. In Isaiah 48:13, He states, “My hand has also laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand has spanned the heavens. When I call to them, they stand up together.” (See also: John 1:3, Col 1:16).

Psalm 138:7  Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me

King David did not sit at Yahweh’s right hand either; the right hand of Yahweh describes David’s source of power.

• (Refer to: Psalm 21:8, 17:7, 18:35, 20:6, 89:19-37, 110:1, 2, 5, 6).

The deception penned into Psalm 110:1 is further evidenced in Psalm 110:5.

Psalm 110:5 The LORD (H136) at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath

As already discussed, adonai (H136) is used as a replacement for the name of Yahweh; it does not refer to Jesus.

If Jesus sits at the right hand of the LORD in Psalm 110:1, how then is the LORD at Jesus’s right hand in Psalm 110:5?

It is difficult to comprehend how anyone can believe that two Lords, both called God, can sit next to each other, have a conversation, and still be considered one God.

Indeed, the mental gymnastics required to justify this thought process are extraordinary.

Hebrews 10:12-13 states that the Messiah sits at the right hand of God, waiting until his enemies are made his footstool.

The Messiah, who is God, could not sit at the right hand of God – unless there are two Gods. Rather, the Messiah is the right hand or power of God.

According to 1 Corinthians 15, our Messiah will reign until God has put all enemies under His feet. And then, once all things are subjected to Him, He will become subject to the Father, delivering the kingdom to God.

• This premise is both illogical and contradictory. The Messiah, who is God the Father, cannot deliver the kingdom over which He reigns to God the Father.

Our Messiah and Savior will be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels to judge the living and the dead.

• He will establish His kingdom after the Great Tribulation, at the sound of the last trumpet call, which negates the possibility of a pre-tribulation rapture (1 Cor 15:52). Additionally, it is the wicked who are taken away, while the righteous are left behind.

• The reign of the Messiah is outlined in 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 2:3, 2:8, 2 Timothy 4:1, and Revelation 19:20-21; He is undoubtedly not seated at God’s right hand waiting for Him to conquer His enemies.

The Key to Interpreting Psalm 110:1

The process of interpreting Psalm 110:1 surely starts with an understanding of transliterations, translations, and context. However, it also requires the teaching and confirmation of Yahweh’s Spirit (Pro 3:5, Psalm 25:5, 1 Cor 3:19, 1 Cor 2:14).

This analysis of Psalm 110:1 is significant because it addresses the false teaching that suggests there are two Lords—both called God—who engaged in a heavenly conversation.

Moreover, this study guide presents “revolutionary” implications for scriptural consistency, asserting that Yahweh alone is the Savior serving as a prime example.

For our Messiah to be Savior, He must also be Yahweh. This understanding is one of the keys necessary to interpret Psalm 110:1 and many other verses in the Bible.

We are called to study, understand, and then accurately interpret the Old and New Testament Scriptures, ensuring they are harmonious and not contradictory (Eph 4:14, 2 Tim 2:15-16, 4:3-4, Rom 16:17).

Proverbs 2:6 For Yahweh giveth wisdom, out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding

The context of Psalm 110:1 becomes clearer when we examine the surrounding passages.

• King David prays for Yahweh to tread down his enemies, as expressed in Psalm 108:13.
• In Psalm 109:26, he once again seeks Yahweh’s assistance against his adversaries, desiring that they will realize that it is Yahweh’s hand that has delivered him from them, as stated in the very next verse.

Yahweh responds to David’s prayer in Psalm 110:1, and an interpretation that captures the essence of this passage is as follows: Yahweh said to me, thou shall endure, for with my right hand I will make your enemies my footstool.

• David called upon the name of Yahweh, and with the power of Yahweh’s right hand, he ruled in the midst of his enemies, as stated in Psalm 110:2.

The word yasab (from Strong’s H3427) is translated as sit in Psalms 110:1. Other more appropriate translations as related to this verse include occupy, remain, endure, inhabit, abide, and dwell (as seen in Psalm 23:6, 68:10, 69:35, 91:1, 140:13).

Yahweh is David’s Messiah – Matthew 22:42-45

If this conversation occurred between the Messiah and the Pharisees, as recorded in Matthew 22:42-45, a significant reinterpretation is required based on the evidence already presented.

Mat 22:42 What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, the Son of David

Matthew 22:42 “What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The Son of David.”

Mat 22:43-44 He said unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, the LORD said unto my Lord, sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool

Matthew 22:43-44 He said to them, “How then does David, in the Spirit, call him Yahweh,” saying, “Yahweh said to me, thou shall endure, for with my right hand I will make your enemies my footstool”

Mat 22:45, If David then calls him Lord, how is he his son?

Matthew 22:45 “If David then calls him Yahweh, how is he his son?”

(b) This is the question that was asked: “How then does David in the Spirit call his Messiah Yahweh?”  

(c) The word “Lord” from Matthew 22:43 references the LORD in Matthew 22:44; this false title would be replaced with the name of Yahweh.

(d) As already documented, the phrase “my Lord” in Psalm 110:1 represents a false insertion, which means the second Lord in Matthew 22:44 does not exist.

(2) If Yahweh is David’s only Savior, then He is also David’s Messiah. For the scriptures to be consistent, the Messiah can only be the Savior if He is Yahweh.

(3) The existing translation of Matthew 22:42-45 represents an attempt to associate the title of “Christ” with the unnamed “Lord” referred to as “my Lord” in Psalm 110:1.  

(4) The revised interpretation of Matthew 22:42-45 implies that the Pharisees accepted that David called his Messiah Yahweh since they did not question this assertion, as seen in Matthew 22:46.

(5) Consider the question posed to the Messiah in Matthew 26:63: “I adjure you by the living God to tell us whether you are the Messiah, the Son of God.”

(5a) How was the high priest able to ask this question? The title Messiah appears only twice in the Old Testament scriptures, specifically in Daniel chapter nine. It is clearly obvious that many Messianic scriptures were omitted from the Old Testament.

Yahweh is our Messiah and Savior. The one called Immanuel is the Messiah, being the very image of Yahweh (Matthew 1:23; Colossians 1:15-17).

Thus says Yahweh, turn unto Me for your Salvation, all ye from the ends of the Earth, for I Am your God and there is no other Savior besides me (Isa 43:11, 45:18-23).

There are many Lords – Yahweh is not one of them

For centuries, religious institutions have regarded the word “Lord” as a proper name for God as seen in their many Bible translations.

People will continue using the title of “the Lord,” thinking they are using God’s name, unless taught otherwise.

Proverbs 18:10 The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe

The following fundamental spiritual truths will enable us to unlock or decipher Yahweh’s Holy Scriptures and unravel many contradictions.

• To maintain any sense of scriptural integrity, “the Lord“ which is a title used in Matt 3:3, Mark 1:3, Luke 1:76, Isaiah 40:3, and Isaiah 42:8 must be replaced with the name of Yahweh.

There cannot be two Saviors who are both referred to as God (John 20:28, Titus 2:13, Jude 1:25, 1 Tim 1:1). Yahweh declared this premise to be an impossibility

Isaiah 43:11: I am Yahweh, and besides me, there is no Savior

Before Yahweh, there was no God created, neither shall there be any other after Him (Isaiah 43:10).

Yahweh our God is the only Savior, and the Son who came forth from the Father said, “Before Abraham was, I Am” (John 8:58, Isaiah 43:11).

• In closing, it’s important to understand that our Savior and Messiah, who existed long before Abraham, is not simply a created being—consider the virgin birth. The Messiah is Yahweh, the Creator, who revealed Himself in the flesh.
• Regarding the temple His Spirit resided in, He said, “No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have the power to lay it down, and I have the power to take it up again.”

Consider His answer to Philip’s question in John 14:8, “He that has seen me hath seen the Father, how then do you say show us the Father.“

And in John 14:7, He declared, “If you had known me, you would have known my Father, indeed, from now on you do know him and have seen him.“

The God of the Old and New Testaments is Yahweh. Therefore, a better interpretation of Luke 11:20 would be, “But if I with the finger of Yahweh cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.”

According to Yahweh, there is no other Savior other than Him. He is the first and the last (Isaiah 33:22, 45:5-6, 45:21, 48:12, 54:5, Rev 1:8, 21:6-7, 22:13).

Yahweh, the redeemer, declared this in Isaiah 44:6, “I am the first, and I am the last, and beside me there is no God.” (See also: Isaiah Isa 44:22 and 44:24).

Isaiah 45:22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth, for I am Yahweh and there is none else

The reverence for Yahweh’s name is emphasized in passages such as Genesis 4:26, where men began to call upon the name of Yahweh long before the Pharisees outlawed this practice.

Ezekiel 36:23 And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the nations, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the nations shall know that I am Yahweh…

As for the significance of calling upon Yahweh’s name, when he returns, the sun shall be turned into darkness, the moon into blood, and those who call upon Yahweh shall be Saved (Joel 2:31-32).

Psalm 9:10 And they that know thy name, will put their trust in thee, for thou O Yahweh surely will not forsake them that seek after thee