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General Information:

This scriptual quotation comes from the Psalms.

But to the Son he says

"But God says this to the Son"

Son

This is an important title for Jesus, the Son of God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)

Your throne, God, is forever and ever

The Son's throne represents his rule. AT: "You are God, and your reign will last forever and ever" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

The scepter of your kingdom is the scepter of justice

Here "scepter" refers to the Son's rule. AT: "And you will rule over the people of your kingdom with justice" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions

Here "oil of joy" refers to the joy that the Son felt when God honored him. AT: "has honored you and made you more joyful than anyone else" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

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