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 over time? 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, Matthew 22:42-45 and many other passages, which, when correctly translated, will reveal a completely different Biblical narrative.
Are there two Lords in Psalm 110:1?
The first occurrence 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)…
It is believed that Yahweh’s name (Strong’s reference H3068) is translated as “the LORD” due to the traditions of the Pharisees, who considered His name too sacred to be spoken aloud.
- Using the same logical fallacy, if Acts 4:12 and Ephesians 1:21 refer to Jesus, 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, we are called to praise and exalt His holy name.
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.”
Act 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved
Call upon the Lord Which one?
Consider the correct translation of Joel 2:32, “And it shall come to pass that whosoever shall call upon the name of Yahweh will be saved.”
Psalm 86:5 For thou, Yahweh, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee
Names are transliterated from one language to another, with the primary objective being to preserve the original sound. The name of Yahweh does not sound anything like the word “Lord.”
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.
More importantly, names cannot be translated or converted into titles.
Could Jesus be David’s Lord?
The second usage of the word “Lord” in Psalm 110:1 is added without warrant.
The word “Lord” is an old English term that does not have a direct equivalent in the Hebrew language. “Adon” (Strong’s reference H113) is more accurately translated into English as “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 would be more accurately translated as “Yahweh said unto me.” It is relatively easy to determine that the second “Lord” was added to this passage without justification.
- In Psalm 8:9, Yahweh is identified as David’s Master.
- The identity of David’s so-called other Master translated as “my Lord” in Psalm 110:1 is simply unknown.
When referring to someone as “Master,” it is necessary to provide a specific name to identify the one who holds that title.
David does not mention any Master other than Yahweh in the book of Psalms.
In fact, another Master—referring to God— besides Yahweh is not mentioned anywhere in the Old Testament.
- The phrase “my Lord” was added to Psalm 110:1 and was used to develop the narrative in the New Testament of “David’s two Lords.”
Consequently, Acts 2:32 was created to support the teaching that the second Lord in Acts 2:34 is Jesus, who is identified as David’s other Lord.
If Jesus was indeed David’s Master, it would make sense for David to refer to him by name.
- However, the name “Jesus,” does not appear anywhere in the Old Testament.
- In fact, “Jesus,” “Christ,” and “Lord” are neither translations nor transliterations of any words from the original Hebrew language.
The term “adon,” when translated as “Lord,” should not refer to Yahweh anywhere in the Bible.
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, and in 1 Timothy 6:15 the Messiah is given this title. Yahweh is, in fact, our Messiah, and that is the only reason these verses are not contradictory.
Yahweh Adonai or “the Lord”
Some preachers argue that the phrase “my Lord” in Psalm 110:1 is derived from “adonai,” which they claim refers to Jesus, recognizing that “adon” is not a sacred title.
- The word “adonai” (Strong’s reference H136) was created to replace the name of Yahweh, as evidenced in Psalm 30:8. It did not exist in the original Hebrew language and does not refer to Jesus.
Psalm 30:8 I cried to thee, O LORD (H3068), unto the LORD (H136) I made my supplication
- Furthermore, the meaning assigned to this word has also been fabricated. “Adonai” is frequently described as the emphatic plural form of “adon.”
Yahweh’s name cannot be pluralized, translated, or replaced with any fictitious title, including “the Lord.”
- Obviously, the etymology of “adonai,” that refers to God, could not be from “adon,” which is a term used to address men.
“Adon” is accurately translated as master, and the emphatic form of adon would translate to a phrase such as “sovereign master.”
Even if adonai were a legitimate word, it would not translate to “the Lord,” which is an English title used to address men.
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.
- Adonai: a “nametitle” created as a substitute for the name of Yahweh when translated as “LORD” in all capital letters.
- It can also function as the title of “Lord,” representing the Lord’s power and authority over other lords.
- Note: It is essential to distinguish between the translations of “LORD” and “Lord” in the Old Testament, as both of these words refer to one God.
- In the New Testament, the translations of “LORD” and “Lord” reference two different Lords, both of whom are called God.
”If you’re thinking that’s just too many Lords,” you are absolutely correct.
Refer to the section below entitled:
The LORD (G 2962) said unto my Lord (G 2962)
2 Samuel 22:4 I will call upon Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies
Although it is said that the transliteration for Yahweh’s name was lost over time, what transpired is that the scribes intentionally added the vowel points from the word “adonai” to the consonants of Yhwh to discourage the proper pronunciation and use of Yahweh’s name.
Exodus 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god, for Yahweh is jealous of His name, and a jealous God
If the name Yahweh cannot be pronounced due to the absence of vowels in the Hebrew language (Yhwh), the same logic would render the name David (Dvd) and all other names unpronounceable as well.
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.
Acts 2:25 – I saw the Lord always before me
The Messiah is God, and the translators of the Holy Scriptures made great efforts to conceal this fact, which is undoubtedly evident in Acts chapter two.
However, before we enter this crime scene, it is important to acknowledge several foundational scriptural truths as a baseline.
- Yahweh declares that He alone is the Savior; besides Him, no other God exists.
As the personification of the Father, the Son is the Savior because He is Yahweh.
- Yahweh is both Savior and Messiah; this spiritually discerned truth represents the cornerstone upon which the Old and New Testaments are built. Relevant scriptures include Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 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 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 said, “Thou wilt not leave my soul in the grave, neither will thou suffer thy faithful one to see destruction.”
- David’s concern is not with the corruption (or decay) of his flesh in the grave, but rather that his soul will not be destroyed, as emphasized in Psalm 55:23. The souls of the wicked ones are brought down into the pit of destruction which is Hell.
Job 33:28 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light
What is written in Acts 2:31 is also nonsensical. David did not foresee that the soul (G5590) of his Messiah would not be left in hell.
- The Messiah is God, and claiming that His soul was not left in hell implies that it had been there, which is an absurd teaching
- In John 10:17, our Messiah says, “I lay down my life (G5590) that I might take it again.”
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 10:19. And in John 2:19, the Messiah proclaimed, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”
How would 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.
- This phrase “the Lord’s Christ” is nonsensical, with “the Lord” referring to Yahweh and “Christ” referencing the Messiah.
When Simeon beheld “the Holy Child,” who was his Messiah, he saw Yahweh the Father manifest as the Son.
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 impossible 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. Names cannot be translated.
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.
The LORD (G 2962) said unto my Lord (G 2962) Matthew 22:44
“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.
Mark 16:19 states that “the Lord” (who is called God) is seated at the right hand of God, even though God is also referred to as “the Lord” in Jude 1:4.
In contrast to Psalms 110:1, the words “LORD” and “my Lord” 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 concept that is nonsensical.
- Translated as “Lord,” the etymology of the Greek word kyrios (Strong’s reference G2962) is not derived from the Hebrew word for 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.”
Clearly, the word “Lord” should never be used as a replacement for the name of Yahweh, and yet it is.
In Mark 12:29, it is written, “The first of all the commandments is: Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord.”
- Deuteronomy 6:4 emphasizes that Yahweh alone is God; there is no other.
And in Isaiah 44:6, Yahweh declares, “I am the first, and I am the last; beside me there is no God.”
Jude 1:4, states that ungodly men denied the “only Lord God” and “our Lord Jesus Christ.”
- An obvious question is: How is it that there are two Lords if there is only one Lord God, as noted in Luke 1:68?
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 that thought process is extraordinary.
Hebrews 10:12-13 states that the Messiah sits at the right hand of God, waiting until God makes His enemies His footstool.
However, it is contradictory to claim that the Messiah reigns over His enemies while also waiting for God to subdue them for Him.
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 not only nonsensical but also contradictory. The Messiah, who is God and referred to as the Father, cannot deliver the kingdom He reigns over 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 and Matthew 22:42-45 is significant because it addresses the false teaching that suggests two Lords, referred to as God, were engaged in a heavenly conversation.
Furthermore, it has “revolutionary” implications regarding scriptural consistency, revealing Yahweh alone as Savior. For our Messiah to be Savior, He must also be Yahweh. This is the Key to Interpreting Psalm 110:1 and the Holy Scriptures as a whole.
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.
- In Psalm 108:13, King David prays for Yahweh to trample down his enemies.
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).
Psalm 140:13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence
Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty
Yahweh is David’s Messiah – Colossians 1:15
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?”
The following disclaimer (References 1-5) must be noted in relationship to Matthew 22:42-45:
(1a) The word “him” used in Matthew 22:43 refers to the Messiah translated as “Christ” in Matthew 22:42.
(b) The question asked is “How then does David in the Spirit call him Yahweh?”
(c) the word “Lord” from Matthew 22:43 references the LORD in Matthew 22:44, and 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) While it is true that David’s Messiah is Yahweh, there are no recorded Old Testament scriptures in which David explicitly refers to “Yahweh as his Messiah” using those exact words.
(3) Consequently, validating these verses in Matthew is problematic as David does not call his Messiah Yahweh in Psalm 110:1, he states, “Yahweh said to me.”
(4) It is possible that Matthew 22:42-45 was written to associate the title of “Christ” with the unnamed “Lord” referred to as “my Lord” in Psalm 110:1.
(5) Finally, if the verses in Matthew 22:42-45 are valid, it implies that the Pharisees accepted that David called his Messiah Yahweh, since they did not question this statement, as seen in Matthew 22:46.
Yahweh is our Messiah and Savior. The one called Immanuel, who is the Messiah, is the image of Yahweh (Matthew 1:23; Colossians 1:15-17).
To reiterate, Yahweh Alone is the Savior, and for the Messiah to be Savior, He must be Yahweh. Moreover, He does not sit at God’s right hand.
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. 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 is essential to understand that our Savior (who existed before Abraham) was not created; He was manifest in the flesh, being the very image of Yahweh (2 Corinthians 4:4).
- Consider His answer to Philips 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.”
Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith Yahweh, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty
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