The Meaning of Psalms 45:14 Explained

Psalms 45:14

KJV: She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.

YLT: In divers colours she is brought to the king, Virgins -- after her -- her companions, Are brought to thee.

Darby: She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of embroidery; the virgins behind her, her companions, shall be brought in unto thee:

ASV: She shall be led unto the king in broidered work: The virgins her companions that follow her Shall be brought unto thee.

KJV Reverse Interlinear

She shall be brought  unto the king  in raiment of needlework:  the virgins  her companions  that follow  her shall be brought  unto thee. 

What does Psalms 45:14 Mean?

Context Summary

Psalms 45:1-17 - The King's Wedding Song
Though this psalm was probably composed to celebrate Solomon's marriage with Pharaoh's daughter, we must remember that it is distinctly applied to our Lord in Hebrews 1:8. See also Ephesians 5:23; Revelation 19:7. What wonder that the psalmist's heart overflowed! It was bubbling up with good matter! His work was for a King! See Psalms 45:1, R.V., margin.
The Warrior, Psalms 45:2-5. The Word of God rides forth to war, followed by the armies of heaven. See Revelation 19:13. His glory is the Cross; His majesty is in His meekness; His prosperity, in His loyalty to truth. His arrows are tipped with love, and those who fall beneath them die that they may live. The King, Psalms 45:6-8. The oil of gladness is the anointing of the Holy Spirit, which we also may share. See 1 John 2:20; 1 John 2:27. The Bridegroom, Psalms 45:9-17. Clad in glistening raiment, the Church stands by her Lord, who claims her love and loyalty. But these are not inconsistent claims! By nature she was without beauty or dower; but she has won both in Him. See to it that you are not missing at that wedding-feast! Matthew 7:22-23. [source]

Chapter Summary: Psalms 45

1  The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom
10  The duty of the church, and the benefits thereof

What do the individual words in Psalms 45:14 mean?

In robes of many colors she shall be brought to the King the virgins who follow her her companions shall be brought to You
לִרְקָמוֹת֮ תּוּבַ֪ל לַ֫מֶּ֥לֶךְ בְּתוּל֣וֹת אַ֭חֲרֶיהָ רֵעוֹתֶ֑יהָ מ֖וּבָא֣וֹת לָֽךְ

לִרְקָמוֹת֮  In  robes  of  many  colors 
Parse: Preposition-l, Noun, feminine plural
Root: רִקְמָה  
Sense: variegated stuff, embroidered.
תּוּבַ֪ל  she  shall  be  brought 
Parse: Verb, Hofal, Imperfect, third person feminine singular
Root: יָבַל  
Sense: to bring, lead, carry, conduct, bear along.
לַ֫מֶּ֥לֶךְ  to  the  King 
Parse: Preposition-l, Article, Noun, masculine singular
Root: מֶלֶךְ 
Sense: king.
בְּתוּל֣וֹת  the  virgins 
Parse: Noun, feminine plural
Root: בְּתוּלָה  
Sense: virgin.
אַ֭חֲרֶיהָ  who  follow  her 
Parse: Preposition, third person feminine singular
Root: אַחַר 
Sense: after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time).
רֵעוֹתֶ֑יהָ  her  companions 
Parse: Noun, feminine plural construct, third person feminine singular
Root: רֵעָה 
Sense: female companion, companion, attendant (of maidens).
מ֖וּבָא֣וֹת  shall  be  brought 
Parse: Verb, Hofal, Participle, feminine plural
Root: בֹּוא 
Sense: to go in, enter, come, go, come in.
לָֽךְ  to  You 
Parse: Preposition, second person feminine singular