Psalms 22:28

28 because the kingdom belongs to the LORD and he rules the nations.

Psalms 22:28 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 22:28

For the kingdom [is] the Lord's
Not the kingdom of nature and providence, though that is the Lord Christ's; but the kingdom of grace, the mediatorial kingdom: this was Christ's by the designation and constitution of his Father from eternity; the government of the church was always upon his shoulders during the Old Testament dispensation; when he came into this world, he came as a King; though his kingdom being not of this world, it came not with observation; but upon his ascension to heaven, whither he went to receive a kingdom and return, he was made or declared Lord and Christ, and was exalted as a Prince, as well as a Saviour; and in consequence of his being set down at the right hand of God, he sent forth the rod of his strength, his Gospel, into the Gentile world, which was succeeded to the conversion of multitudes of them, among whom he has had a visible kingdom and interest ever since; and which will more abundantly appear in the latter day, when he shall be King over all the earth; and now this is a reason why so many, in the distant parts of the world, and among all the kindreds of the nations, shall remember, turn to him, and worship him;

and he [is] the Governor among the nations;
he rules in the hearts of some by his Spirit and grace, and over others with a rod of iron.

Psalms 22:28 In-Context

26 Oppressed people will eat until they are full. Those who look to the LORD will praise him. May you live forever.

27 All the ends of the earth will remember and return to the LORD. All the families from all the nations will worship you

28 because the kingdom belongs to the LORD and he rules the nations.

29 All prosperous people on earth will eat and worship. All those who go down to the dust will kneel in front of him, even those who are barely alive.

30 There will be descendants who serve him, a generation that will be told about the Lord.