

Mark's rendering uses the Greek word kyrios, " lord," twice in the sentence, and the Christian translations into English capitalize the initial letter of the word to read " Lord" in both instances. The Marcan Jesus says: How is it that the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David? David himself said by the Holy Spirit " The Lord said to my Lord, 'Sit at My right hand, until I put your enemies beneath your feet.' David himself calls him ' Lord,' how is he then his son? ( Mark 12:35-37). Christians explain this verse based on New Testament exegesis. David " concerning" himself wrote Psalm 110 poetically in the third person. But, there is nothing in this verse to show that David is referring to the Messiah when he writes 'adoni, " my master," " my lord." Moreover, there is nothing in David's words to indicate that the individual he refers to as "my master" is a divine being.

There is no problem with David accepting that the Messiah will be greater than he is. HaShem says to my master: 'Sit at My right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.'" There is no problem with accepting that one's descendants can rise to a more exalted position than we possess at present. Psalms 110:1 states: " A Psalm concerning David. Doesn't Psalms 110:1 show that the Messiah will not only be greater than David but must also be a divine being? Read this interesting article by Gerald Sigal to find out.
