Psalms 102:16
Psalms 102:16 in Multiple Translations
For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory.
When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
For Jehovah hath built up Zion; He hath appeared in his glory.
When the Lord has put up the walls of Zion, and has been been in his glory;
For the Lord will rebuild Jerusalem; he will appear in glory.
When the Lord shall build vp Zion, and shall appeare in his glory,
For Jehovah hath builded Zion, He hath been seen in His honour,
For the LORD has built up Zion. He has appeared in his glory.
When the LORD shall build up Zion, he will appear in his glory.
For the spirit shall pass in him, and he shall not be: and he shall know his place no more.
You will rebuild Jerusalem, and you will appear there with your glory/brightness.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 102:16
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Psalms 102:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/יִֽירְא֣וּ
ג֭וֹיִם
אֶת
שֵׁ֣ם
יְהוָ֑ה
וְֽ/כָל
מַלְכֵ֥י
הָ֝/אָ֗רֶץ
אֶת
כְּבוֹדֶֽ/ךָ
וְ/יִֽירְא֣וּ
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
ג֭וֹיִם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְֽ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
מַלְכֵ֥י
melek
H4428
King's
N-mp
הָ֝/אָ֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כְּבוֹדֶֽ/ךָ
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 102:16
וְ/יִֽירְא֣וּ
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
ג֭וֹיִם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְֽ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מַלְכֵ֥י
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-mp
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
הָ֝/אָ֗רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כְּבוֹדֶֽ/ךָ
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs | Suff
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 102:16
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- Psalms 102:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:16
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:16
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:16
- Sermons on Psalms 102:16
Context — The Prayer of the Afflicted
14For Your servants delight in her stones and take pity on her dust.
15So the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear Your glory.
16For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory.
17He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer. 18Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 60:1–2 | Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. |
| 2 | Psalms 147:2 | The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the exiles of Israel. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 33:7 | I will restore Judah and Israel from captivity and will rebuild them as in former times. |
| 4 | Zechariah 2:6–13 | “Get up! Get up! Flee from the land of the north,” declares the LORD, “for I have scattered you like the four winds of heaven,” declares the LORD. “Get up, O Zion! Escape, you who dwell with the Daughter of Babylon!” For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye— I will surely wave My hand over them, so that they will become plunder for their own servants. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me.” “Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you,” declares the LORD. “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. And the LORD will take possession of Judah as His portion in the Holy Land, and He will once again choose Jerusalem. Be silent before the LORD, all people, for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 2:2–3 | In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. |
| 6 | Psalms 51:18 | In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem. |
| 7 | Psalms 97:6 | The heavens proclaim His righteousness; all the peoples see His glory. |
| 8 | Isaiah 60:7 | All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house. |
| 9 | Isaiah 14:26 | This is the plan devised for the whole earth, and this is the hand stretched out over all the nations. |
| 10 | Micah 2:9 | You drive the women of My people from their pleasant homes. You take away My blessing from their children forever. |
Psalms 102:16 Summary
[Psalms 102:16 tells us that the LORD will rebuild Zion, which means He will restore and redeem His people. This is a promise of hope and redemption, as seen in Isaiah 61:4 and Amos 9:11. The LORD's glory is closely tied to this rebuilding, and it's a reminder that God is a God of power and presence, as seen in Exodus 33:18. As we wait for God's promises to be fulfilled, we can trust in His goodness and faithfulness, as declared in Lamentations 3:22-23.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the LORD to rebuild Zion?
The rebuilding of Zion refers to the restoration of Jerusalem and the people of Israel, as promised in Isaiah 62:1-5 and Ezekiel 36:33-38. This rebuilding is a symbol of God's redemption and restoration of His people.
How does the LORD's glory relate to the rebuilding of Zion?
The LORD's glory is closely tied to the rebuilding of Zion, as seen in Psalms 102:16, where His glory is mentioned in the same breath as the rebuilding. This is because God's glory is often associated with His presence and power, as seen in Exodus 24:17 and Isaiah 6:3.
What is the significance of the nations and kings fearing the name of the LORD?
The fear of the nations and kings is a sign of God's power and authority, as mentioned in Psalms 102:15. This fear is a result of God's glory being revealed, as seen in Psalms 102:16, and is a testament to His sovereign rule over all nations, as declared in Psalms 47:8.
How does this verse relate to the prayer of the destitute in the next verse?
The rebuilding of Zion and the LORD's appearance in His glory are closely tied to His response to the prayer of the destitute, as seen in Psalms 102:17. This shows that God is a God who hears and responds to the cries of the needy, as also seen in Psalms 34:6 and Jeremiah 29:12.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for God to appear in His glory, and how can I experience this in my own life?
- How can I, like the servants in Psalms 102:14, delight in the things of God and take pity on those who are suffering?
- What are some ways that I can fear the name of the LORD, as mentioned in Psalms 102:15, and how can I cultivate a deeper reverence for God in my life?
- How can I trust in God's promise to rebuild and restore, even in the midst of difficulty and uncertainty, as seen in Psalms 102:16?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:16
When the Lord shall build up Zion,.... The church of God, fallen down, and in a ruinous condition, as it may be said to be when the doctrines of the Gospel are departed from; the ordinances of it are
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:16
When the LORD shall build up Zion he shall appear in his glory When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:16
His glorious power, and wisdom, and goodness shall be manifested to all the world.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:16
Psalms 102:16 When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.Ver. 16. When the Lord shall build up Zion] Isaiah had foretold that the second temple should be more glorious than the first, Isaiah 54:11; Isaiah 60:17, the stones whereof were types of those living stones whereof that spiritual temple was to be built, 1 Peter 2:5, and wherein God would manifest more of his glory than ever he had done in all the world besides.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:16
(13-16) The prospect (Isaiah 40:1-5) that the restoration of Jerusalem will take place simultaneously with the coming of Jehovah in glory, is here re-echoed from the prophet in a lyric form. “The set time” must not be rigidly explained by the “seventy years” of Jeremiah 25:11. The expression is general: “The hour is come.” (Comp. Isaiah 40:2.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:16
Verse 16. When the Lord shall build up Zion] It is such a difficult thing, so wholly improbable, so far out of the reach of human power, that when God does it, he must manifest his power and glory in a most extraordinary manner.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:16
12–22. From the thought of his own frailty and transitoriness he turns to the eternal sovereignty of Jehovah, which is the sure pledge for Zion’s restoration.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:16
When the Lord shall build up Zion - The Septuagint, the Latin Vulgate, and Luther, vender this, “Because the Lord hath built up Zion.” This also is the most natural and correct translation of the Hebrew.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:16
16. When the Lord shall build—A repetition of the thought of Psa 102:15. The building up Zion, and the Lord’s appearing in his glory, are simultaneous. See Isaiah 40:1-5
Sermons on Psalms 102:16
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Helps to Prayer by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of knowing God's blueprint for the past in order to make wise guesses about the future. He mentions Peter's promise of times of |
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Audio Sermon: Recognizing and Dealing With Occult Involvement by Bill McLeod | This sermon delves into the importance of deliverance from demonic afflictions and the need for total surrender to God. It recounts real-life experiences of individuals struggling |
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Exploring Israel's Deliverance Through Zion by Art Katz | Art Katz explores the profound theme of Israel's deliverance through Zion, emphasizing that the ultimate salvation of Israel is tied to the character of the King and His Kingdom, w |
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Psalms 102:16 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the desolation of Zion as a consequence of rejecting the Messiah, emphasizing that God scattered His people and left the land barren. However, he highlights G |
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Leviticus 26:3 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the certainty of God's promises as outlined in Leviticus 26:3, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's statutes and commandments. He explains that |
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At the End of Time - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the themes of the end of time, eternity, and the importance of focusing on the eternal realm rather than just temporal matters. It emphasizes the contrast b |
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(How to Get Out of a Religious Rut): Awakened Out of Sleep by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher draws a parallel between the Israelites in the Old Testament and the Church and its members in the present day. He emphasizes that both have settled in |