Psalm 2:8 (WEB)
Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
Catechism · 1
“Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession."” — Catechism footnote: Ps 2:7-8; cf. Acts 13:33.
Fathers and councils · 37
Origen
- Origen, Against Celsus IV.8Book IV
“But with respect to those who come after, it is said to the Saviour by the Father, “Ask of Me, and I will give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for Thy possession.”” — editor's note: Cf. Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment “…generations before predicted: “Ask of Me, and I shall give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for Thy possession.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
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Irenaeus of Lyons
“…as the Father promised Him, saying, “Ask of Me, and I will give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for Thy possession.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
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Tertullian
“Ask of Me, and I will give Thee Gentiles as Thine heritage, and as Thy possession the bounds of the earth.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 7, 8.
Read the whole comment“If, however, you should interpret this “all” of the whole human race, that is, all nations, then the delivery of even these to the Son is within the purpose of the Creator: “I will give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for Thy possession.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment“…kingdom of) all nations, which in the Psalm the Father had promised to give to Him: Ask of me, and I will give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment“In His gift, too, are “the riches (of the glory) of His inheritance in the saints,” who promised such an inheritance in the call of the Gentiles: “Ask of me, and I will give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
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Catena Aurea on Luke
- Basil the GreatCatena Aurea on Luke
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“(Ps. 2:8.)” — the author cites it
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Catena Aurea on Mark
- BedeCatena Aurea on Mark
“The Lord proves most clearly that the chiefs of the Jews did not crucify the Son of God through ignorance, but through envy; for they understood that this was He to whom it was said, “I will give thee the heathen for thine inheritance.” [Ps 2:8]” — the author cites it
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Eusebius of Caesarea
“Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 7, 8.
Read the whole comment“With better right could it be applied to Christ; to whom it was said by the Father, “Ask of me, and I will give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the ends of the earth for thy possession.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
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Augustine of Hippo
“…My Son art Thou, I have this day begotten Thee; demand of Me and I will give Thee nations as Thy inheritance, and as Thy possession the bounds of the earth.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 7, 8; Heb. i. 5; v. 5; Acts. xiii. 33
Read the whole comment““Ask of Me, and I shall give Thee the nations for Thine inheritance” (ver. 8).” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“And conversely the word Church is said to be God’s inheritance according to that, “Ask of Me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment““And for their sakes return Thou on high:” that is, for the sake of this congregation return Thou on high: which He is understood to have done by His resurrection and ascension into heaven.” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment“I intercede therefore, after My Flesh hath flourished again, because Thou hast said, “Desire of Me, and I will give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance;” “Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance:” for “all Mine are Thine.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment“Lift up thine eyes then, and stretch them over the world; see now His “inheritance even to the uttermost parts of the earth:” see now is fulfilled what was said, “All kings shall fall down before Him: all nations shall serve Him:” see fulfilled what was said, “Be Thou exalted, O God,…” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment“There crieth not from the ends of the earth any but that inheritance, of which hath been said to the Son Himself, “Demand of Me, and I will give to Thee the nations for Thine inheritance, and for Thy possession the boundaries of the earth.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment“For this is the heritage whereof it is said, “Desire of Me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment“For we have the testament of the Lord’s inheritance, we recite it, and there we find, “I will give Thee the nations for Thine inheritance, and for Thy possessions the ends of the earth.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment“…from Him who says to Him in the Psalms, “Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten Thee; ask of me, and I shall give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance;” and who has “put all things under His feet.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 7, 8
Read the whole comment“…glory shall be above all earth;’ that of thee it is said, ‘I will give thee nations for thine inheritance, and the limits of the earth for thy possession;’ and other innumerable testimonies which set forth the Catholic Church.” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment“Ask of me, and I will give Thee the nations for Thine inheritance.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 7, 8.
Read the whole comment“You have heard, brethren, how that inheritance comes, “Ask of me, and I will give Thee the nations for Thine inheritance, and the utmost bounds of the earth for Thy possessions.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment“Ask of me, and I will give Thee the Gentiles for Thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for Thy possession.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 6–8.
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John Chrysostom
“As He also says in the second Psalm, “Ask of Me, and I will give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance.” ( Ps. ii. 8.)” — the author cites it
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Theodoret of Cyrus
“The Lord hath said unto me ‘Thou art my Son this day have I begotten Thee; ask of me and I shall give Thee the heathen for thine inheritance and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.’”” — editor's note: Psalm ii. 6, 7, 8, lxx.
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Hilary of Poitiers
“In like manner we read, Ask of Me, and I will give Thee the Gentiles for Thine inheritance.” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
Read the whole comment“…ratified in His baptism this intimation of His inherent Sonship was heard as a voice bore witness from Heaven:—Thou art My Son; this day have I begotten Thee.” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8, cf. St. Matt. iii. 17, &c.
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Gregory of Nazianzus
“IX. Fifthly, let it be alleged that it is said of Him that He receives life, judgment, inheritance of the Gentiles, or power over all flesh, or glory, or disciples, or whatever else is mentioned.” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
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Catena Aurea on John
- OrigenCatena Aurea on John
“(Ps. 2:8) And our Saviour Himself says, Ask, and it shall be given you.” — the author cites it
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Catena Aurea on Matthew
- Rabanus MaurusCatena Aurea on Matthew
“For they understood that it was He to whom the Father speaks by the Prophet, “Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance.” [Ps 2:8] The inheritance given to the Son is the holy Church; an inheritance not left Him by His Father when dying, but wonderfully purchased by His own death.” — the author cites it
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Jerome
“What the Father says is fulfilled,“Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.”“Then the channels of water…” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
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Clement of Alexandria
“Now, in the person of God it is said to the Lord, “Ask of Me, and I will give the heathen for Thine inheritance;” teaching Him to ask a truly regal request—that is, the salvation of men without price, that we may inherit and possess the Lord.” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 8.
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Cyprian of Carthage
“Ask of me, and I will give Thee the nations for Thine inheritance, and the bounds of the earth for Thy possession.”” — editor's note: Ps. ii. 7, 8.
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Cross-references · 49
Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 96.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity II.18.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity II.18.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity II.18.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity II.18.
Cited together in Rabanus Maurus on Matthew 21:33–44 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Rabanus Maurus on Matthew 21:33–44 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Rabanus Maurus on Matthew 21:33–44 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Rabanus Maurus on Matthew 21:33–44 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Rabanus Maurus on Matthew 21:33–44 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Rabanus Maurus on Matthew 21:33–44 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 12:1–12 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 12:1–12 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 12:1–12 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 12:1–12 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 12:1–12 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 12:1–12 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 12:1–12 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 12:1–12 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 12:1–12 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 12:1–12 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Mark 12:1–12 (5) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews II.9.
Cited together in Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews II.9.
Cited together in Origen on John 4:7–12 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Basil the Great on Luke 19:11–27 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Luke 20:9–18 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Luke 20:9–18 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Luke 20:9–18 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Luke 20:9–18 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Luke 20:9–18 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Luke 20:9–18 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Luke 20:9–18 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Luke 20:9–18 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Bede on Luke 20:9–18 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Eusebius of Caesarea on Luke 24:45–49 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Origen on John 4:7–12 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Origen on John 4:7–12 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Origen on John 4:7–12 (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Catechism §2606.
Cited together in Against Celsus V.32.
Cited together in Against Celsus V.32.
Cited together in Against Celsus V.32.
Cited together in Catechism §2606.
Cited together in Catechism §2606.
Cited together in Catechism §2606.
Cited together in Bede on Luke 20:9–18 (4) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Against Celsus IV.8.
Cited together in Against Celsus IV.8.