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"Make your request to me, and I will give you the nations for your heritage, and the farthest limits of the earth will be under your hand."

— Psalms 2:8, Bible in Basic English

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“Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.”
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“Ask of me, and I will givetheethe nations for thine inheritance, And the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. ”
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Psalms 2 — Context

Then will his angry words come to their ears, and by his wrath they will be troubled:

But I have put my king on my holy hill of Zion.

I will make clear the Lord's decision: he has said to me, You are my son, this day have I given you being.

Make your request to me, and I will give you the nations for your heritage, and the farthest limits of the earth will be under your hand.

They will be ruled by you with a rod of iron; they will be broken like a potter's vessel.

So now be wise, you kings: take his teaching, you judges of the earth.

Give worship to the Lord with fear, kissing his feet and giving him honour,

Psalms 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 2:8 say?

Psalms 2:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Make your request to me, and I will give you the nations for your heritage, and the farthest limits of the earth will be under your hand.”

Where is Psalms 2:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 2:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 2, verse 8.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 2:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 2:8 in?

Psalms 2:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 2:8?

Psalms 2:8 reads (BBE): “Make your request to me, and I will give you the nations for your heritage, and the farthest limits of the earth will be under your hand.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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