Psalms 22:28
For the kingdom is the Lord’s: and he is the governor among the nations.
Main message
Psalm 22:28: Kingship belongs to the LORD, who rules over the nations.
Meaning in context
Psalm 22:27–31 · Worldwide worship and future generations — Worldwide worship and future generations
Kingship belongs to the LORD, who rules over the nations.
Further teachings
Worldwide worship and future generations
Kingship belongs to the LORD, who rules over the nations.
Cross References: Psalm 22:28 — Psalm 22:27–31.
Applications in daily life
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Psalm 22:28
Kingship belongs to the LORD, who rules over the nations.
Read the verse within lament poetry; do not use it to silence suffering, justify violence or dehumanization, promise prosperity, or replace prudent medical, psychological, legal, pastoral, or emergency help.
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Common misreadings
Read the verse within lament poetry; do not use it to silence suffering, justify violence or dehumanization, promise prosperity, or replace prudent medical, psychological, legal, pastoral, or emergency help.
Kingship belongs to the LORD, who rules over the nations. Keep the verse inside its literary unit.
How to Apply Psalms 22:28
Study Psalms 22:28 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Psalms. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse from Scripture. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Commentary anchored to the site’s public-domain Psalm 22 text.
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