Bible Commentary

Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens [are] the work of thy hands. Of old – See this passage fully explained in the notes at Heb 1:10-12. In the beginning; at the first. The phrase used here means literally to the face; then, before in the order of time. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:25”

I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years [are] throughout all generations. 24. I will say introduces the prayer which follows with additional emphasis. Cp. Job 10:2. in the midst of my days ] Cp. Psa 55:23; Isa 38:10. thy years &c.] The eternity of God … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:24”

He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days. 23, 24. He hath brought down my strength in the way; He hath shortened my days. I will say, O my God &c. Life has been a toilsome journey for him; he is prematurely old; but he deprecates an untimely death. He would fain … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:23”

When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD. 22. the people ] R.V. the peoples. Israel does not return alone: its restoration will be the signal for that gathering of the nations to worship Jehovah in Zion, which ancient prophecy had foretold (Isa 2:2 ff. = Mic 4:1 ff.), and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:22”

To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; 21. To declare ] R.V. That men may declare: either the returned exiles or the assembled nations, or in the widest sense, both together. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges To declare the name of the Lord in Zion … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:21”

To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death; 20. An echo of the prayer in Psa 79:11. Cp. Isa 42:7; Isa 61:1. Israel in exile is compared to a condemned captive languishing in prison, and doomed to perish if Jehovah does not speedily interpose. the groaning of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:20”

For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth; 19. Because he hath looked down hath beheld] In answer to the prayer of Isa 63:15. Cp. also Deu 26:15; Psa 14:2; Psa 33:13. This verse is related to Psa 102:18 as Psa 102:16-17 are to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:19”

This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD. 18. The good news of Jehovah’s mercy shall be recorded as the theme for the grateful praises of future generations. Cp. Jer 30:2. The restoration of Israel will be nothing less than a new creation. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:18”

He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. He will regard the prayer – literally, He looks upon, or he turns himself to their prayer. He does not any longer seem to turn away from them and disregard them. He shows by thus building up Zion that he does regard … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:17”

When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. 16, 17. When Jehovah hath built up Zion, Hath appeared in his glory, Hath turned to the prayer of the destitute, And not despised their prayer. These verses are in close connexion with Psa 102:15. The nations will pay homage to Jehovah, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 102:16”