Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Nations as iron-shattered inheritance applied to Messiah in Ber. R. 44
Rod of Iron
Psalm 2 describes the Messiah ruling the nations with an iron rod, shattering all opposition.
Old Testament
Psalm 2:9
You will break them with a rod of iron; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.
New Testament
Revelation 2:27
To the one who is victorious and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations — that one will rule them with an iron scepter.
Why This Matters
Psalm 2 describes the Messiah ruling the nations with an iron rod, shattering all opposition. Jesus promises to share this authority with those who overcome.
Reflection
Jesus, Ruler of all nations, through Rod of Iron expand my vision beyond this passing age to the world You are making new.
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