KJV ORIGINAL
If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So if David calls him Lord, how can he also be David's son?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is asking the ultimate question about his own identity, and it's going to blow their minds.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse occurs during Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees in the temple, where He uses a question from Psalm 110 to challenge their understanding of the Messiah. David, as the revered king of Israel, refers to the Messiah as his Lord, implying a relationship that goes beyond mere lineage and points to the Messiah's divine authority. This exchange highlights the growing tensions between Jesus and the religious leaders as He asserted His messianic claims.
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